Tag: NIOSH
OSHA Is Falling For You
OSHA has launched a new National Emphasis Program focused on preventing workplace falls.
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Technology Installed At Senior Residential Facility
After an extensive environmental study, The New Bedford Housing Authority added UV Angel Clean Air™ units to the Boa Vista Tower to make community activities safer for residents.
Simple Steps To Avoid Winter Slip, Trip, And Fall Injuries
As winter weather targets much of the U.S., now's the time to prevent dangerous slips, trips, and falls, according to MEMIC.
NACOSH Meeting Scheduled This Month
The Department of Labor will hold a virtual meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health on November16.
The N95 Shortage: OSHA Issues Guidance For Respiratory Protection
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OSHA has issued interim enforcement guidance to help combat supply shortages of disposable N95 filtering face piece respirators.
Question of the Week: Keeping Workers With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities Safe
A new curriculum addresses the shortage of occupational health and safety training for workers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
StrongArm FLx ErgoSkeleton Posture Support
The FLx ERgoSkeleton is designed for posture support while lifting and rotating.
Question of the Week: How Can I Protect Employees From Zika Virus?
Zika virus has the potential to spread anywhere that mosquitoes capable of spreading the virus are found, according to OSHA and NIOSH.
FM Alert: Third Annual National Safety Stand-Down Announced
The weeklong initiative is a nationwide effort to remind and educate employers and workers in the construction industry of the serious dangers of falls – the cause of the highest number of industry deaths in the construction industry.
Question Of The Week: How Can I Address Safety Concerns For Older Workers?
A facility executive whose organization employs a significant number of older workers wants to know what steps to take to address that population's specific safety concerns.
New NIOSH Report Recommends All Workplaces Be Tobacco Free | Includes E-Cigarettes In Suggested...
The latest recommendations also include removing exposures to e-cigarettes in the workplace.
OSHA Announces National Stand-Down For Fall Prevention In Construction
The stand-down is part of OSHA’s ongoing Fall Prevention Campaign, which was started in 2012 and was developed in partnership with NIOSH.
OSHA Guidance Document Helps Prevent Nail Gun Injuries
New guidance document helps construction employers and workers prevent nail gun injuries. (Free download available.)
ASSE, OSHA, and NIOSH Join Forces On Fall Prevention
The national campaign focuses on providing prevention information and training materials on three major types of falls — those from roofs, ladders, and scaffolds.
OSHA Streamlining Employer Compliance Burden
The published rule will help keep OSHA standards up-to-date and better enable employers to comply with their regulatory obligations.
Report Indicates Shortage Of Safety Professionals
A recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics study found employment of SH&E practitioners is expected to increase by 9% the decade spanning from 2006 to 2016.
FRIDAY FUNNY: Zombie Safety Tips For Working Teens
The free Halloween themed online game takes players through a variety of workplaces and risks to illustrate how to work safely and avoid becoming a zombie.
Drug Safety In Healthcare Facilities Highlighted
Recently, NIOSH, OSHA, and The Joint Commission reminded healthcare facilities on safe practices for handling antineoplastic drugs.
ASSE Urges Hazardous Materials Communication Rule Completion
The Hazard Communication proposed rule seeks to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and communicated to employers and employees. Modifying OSHA’s existing HCS could harmonize chemical hazard communications worldwide, help U.S. employers compete in the international marketplace, and increase work safety.