12 ways to reform OSHA
The current regulatory approach toward safety and health in the workplace needs improvement, according to the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).
Worker Health
Court: Driver’s injuries from fireworks incident weren’t work-related
An independent truck driver couldn’t convince an appeals court his injury from lighting a firework in a warehouse was work-related despite it occurring on customer property while he was picking up a load. The driver claimed setting off fireworks was a way for him to build a relationship with his clients, so his injuries were […]
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During pandemic, mental health’s a safety issue
You know from experience that distracted workers are less safe, and the coronavirus pandemic may have your workers unusually distracted. Among the concerns that could be weighing on their minds – the security of their jobs, the health of family members and managing the schoolwork of their children. And they may be uncomfortable talking about […]
Industrial Hygienists Urge Businesses to Prepare for Potential Flu Pandemic Now
Industry Experts Offer Advice on Keeping Employees Safe and Healthy As health experts raised the threat level of the swine flu to 5, indicating “a strong signal that a pandemic is imminent,” some U.S. businesses are just now beginning to look at ways to prepare for the potential health, social, and economic impact of a […]
NSC: Employers should go beyond OSHA’s PELs
Add another voice to the chorus calling for companies to use the latest science and not just OSHA’s limits when it comes to protecting workers from hazardous chemicals.
Proven process not being used in workplace health and wellbeing programs
A new report from the National Safety Council’s Campbell Institute says many employers aren’t using a proven process to get worker wellbeing right.
Report: Supporting mental health = better safety & ROI
New research from the National Safety Council (NSC) indicates employers that support their employees’ mental health will not only have a safer workplace but will also see a return of $4 for every dollar invested in support efforts. More than 40% of Americans reported increased mental distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to workplace […]
Safety News Summary, Sept. 24, 2012
The cost of poor worker health; best and worst states for getting workers off comp; the history of safe driving via an infographic; and how many days has it been since your last dinosaur incident? Click through to find out more about these topics in this week’s Safety News Summary.
Should OSHA regulate the NFL?
The serious ramifications of NFL players suffering concussions have received more and more attention. Now a professor of environmental health sciences is suggesting that OSHA “step up” to the challenge of making the sport safer for players.
Sick employee says he’s OK to work: Let him stay or send him home?
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Silica regulation: 300 safety pros, doctors call for action
A letter to President Obama questions a significant delay in the federal regulatory process for a proposed revision to OSHA’s silica rule.
The Evolving Duty of Care
“I can’t wait for things to get back to normal.” “We have to prepare for the new normal.” You’ve heard people say both of those statements. So, as more people get vaccinated for COVID-19 and illness and death rates drop, are businesses working toward getting back to normal or should they be preparing for the […]
What will new Labor Secretary mean for OSHA?
President-elect Trump is set to nominate fast food millionaire Andrew Puzder to be the next U.S. Secretary of Labor. So, what does he think about OSHA and occupational safety?
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