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Jun

01

2015
Awareness in Safety: Did You See It Coming?

Awareness in Safety: Did You See It Coming?

Awareness is an important element in any effort to reduce accidents and incidents. Just what is the difference between an accident and an incident? According to the National Safety Council, an “incident” is an unexpected or unintended event that adversely affects completion of a task, while an “accident” is an unexpected or unintended event that results in property damage or personal injury. The words “unexpected”…

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May

28

2015
construction workers with their manager checking bricks

Prevent New Hire Injuries With These Tips

New employees are more likely to be injured on the job than experienced workers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By addressing the risks much as you address physical or chemical hazards, you can significantly eliminate them. Estimates suggest that 30 percent to 40 percent of injured workers have been on the job for less than a year. The first step to addressing…

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May

27

2015
Food Safety on Food Trucks Called ‘A Little More of a Challenge’

Food Safety on Food Trucks Called ‘A Little More of a Challenge’

It can take more to ensure that food is safe on a food truck than at a brick-and-mortar restaurant, says Bob Kramer, a registered sanitarian who provides training and technical assistance to entrepreneurs. Kramer is the director of food safety and food services for a microlender in Ohio called the Economic and Community Development Institute and vice president of a consulting business called Savour Food…

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May

26

2015
Is it Work-Related? OSHA Answers Common Recordkeeping Questions

Is it Work-Related? OSHA Answers Common Recordkeeping Questions

Determining when an injury or illness is work-related for the purposes of OSHA 300 recordkeeping can be a challenge. While the distinction may seem straightforward, applying OSHA’s criteria to real-world situations is often anything but. In two recent letters of interpretation (LOIs), OSHA attempts to shed light on some common questions surrounding the work-relatedness of injuries that result from motor vehicle accidents. Keep reading to…

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May

21

2015
Democrats Reject Proposal to Cut Benefits for Injured Federal Workers

Democrats Reject Proposal to Cut Benefits for Injured Federal Workers

The Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing on May 20 to review the Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposal that would cut workers’ compensation benefits for some federal workers who have been disabled due to job-related injuries. Democratic committee members rejected the proposal, claiming it would leave most workers considerably worse off than if they had not incurred the injury. Rep. Robert C. (Bobby) Scott…

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May

20

2015
How to spell the word ‘SAFETY’

How to spell the word ‘SAFETY’

Experience has shown the predominant small- to mid-size company perception of occupational safety is best summarized by the name of a major river in Africa. The fact that you are reading this article establishes your understanding of the key elements necessary for keeping that job running smoothly, incident- and injury-free.  How do you do it? The Number One Basic Action: Just Say the Word: Tell…

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May

18

2015
Construction worker climbing extension ladder to roof

Contractor: My competitors have waged an OSHA war

A roofing contractor says competing companies have started an “OSHA war” by reporting violations by their competitors. He says he now has no choice but to “stoop to their level.”  This all started with the most recent fines issued by OSHA to Tip Top Roofing & Construction, based in Sycamore, IL, in connection with a residential construction project. OSHA issued two willful and four serious violations…

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May

14

2015
Advanced Safety System May Have Prevented Crash

Advanced Safety System May Have Prevented Crash

For more than four decades, the National Transportation Safety Board badgered presidents and lawmakers to adopt a sophisticated automated railway safety system. It finally got its way, and the system is supposed to be installed nationwide by the end of the year. But that’s too late for the passengers and crew on an Amtrak Northeast Regional Train, seven of whom were killed and scores more…

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May

13

2015
7 ideas for Employee Health and Fitness Month

7 ideas for Employee Health and Fitness Month

May is Employee Health and Fitness Month, an opportunity to get on board the wellness bandwagon with programs to keep your workers healthy. Get ideas and inspiration here. Employee Health and Fitness Month is held annually to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to employers and workers. According to the National Association for Health and Fitness (http://www.physicalfitness.org), workplace wellness programs benefit employ…ers by delivering…

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May

11

2015
Workplace suicide numbers are heading in the wrong direction. What can you do?

Workplace suicide numbers are heading in the wrong direction. What can you do?

Workplace suicide rates are climbing faster than rates for the general population. What’s behind this sobering statistic, and what can safety professionals do about it? Get insights here. A new National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) study concludes that occupations including protective services, farming and fishing, and automotive repair have the highest rates of workplace suicide. The study, published in the American Journal…

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