Healthy life expectancies at age 65 highest in Hawaii, lowest in Mississippi
July 23, 2013
Residents of the South regardless of race, and blacks throughout the United States, have lower healthy life expectancy at age 65, according to a report in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Halliburton has been cited by OSHA for two serious safety violations after a worker was fatally injured Jan. 19 when struck by a high-pressure line while servicing a well on an oil rig in Watford City, North Dakota.
OSHA has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the hazards likely to cause musculoskeletal disorders among health care workers responsible for patient care. These disorders include sprains, strains, soft tissue and back injuries.
Technician fired after reporting breaches of lead abatement protocol
July 22, 2013
Coit Services of Ohio has been ordered to pay $161,228 in back wages, compensatory damages and interest, plus attorney's fees, to a technician following an investigation by OSHA found that the Bedford Heights company violated the whistle-blower provisions of the Clean Air Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act.
The 2013 spring agenda published by White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) earlier this month fails to show a strong commitment to advancing public health, safety or environmental protections, according to the Center for Effective Government, a D.C. watchdog group.
After filibuster dispute is settled, Senate finally gets to work
July 22, 2013
A Congressional bottleneck that had been going on for years finally got some resolution last week when Senators voted to confirm Gina McCarthy as head of the EPA and Thomas Perez as secretary of Labor.
When most people hear the phrase "occupational health and safety," they probably think of OSHA, the federal government organization that regulates workplace health and safety. Others may just think of researchers in huge moon suits, breathing through respirators like Darth Vader while they investigate some on-the-job mishap.
-from Bradley, Honeywell Safety Products & Timberland Pro
July 21, 2013
An eye/face wash that can stand up to corrosive environments, a welding helmet that allows you to see (without lifting it up) and a work boot with anti-fatigue technology are this week’s top EHS-related products as featured on ISHN.com.
Workplace accidents, bad health trend among U.S. children & heat warnings
July 20, 2013
A construction pro who fears for his job if he complains too much about unsafe conditions; new developments in hand protection for nanoparticles and embarrassment for the NTSB are among this week’s top EHS-related news stories as featured on ISHN.com:
As construction contractors grapple with key safety issues (i.e. fall prevention), keep track of government regulations and cope with a diverse workforce, they do so within the context of a safety culture.