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BLS: Fatal falls up, workplace violence fatalities down

December 19, 2018

Statistics released yesterday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed that workplace fatalities declined by less than one percent in 2017. The BLS’ 2017 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries noted that 5,147 fatal injuries were reported last year, as compared to 5,190 in 2016. The fatality rate among full-time workers was also down slightly.

A NIOSH Science Blog post

Workplace medical mystery at the North Pole

Julie Tisdale-Pardi MA

December 18, 2018

What is going on at the North Pole? Several elves in the toy making department have reported congestion, cough and shortness of breath. While it is cold and flu season, all of the elves have had their flu shots and the issues seem to be contained to the elves working in the toy shop. A handful of elves also report sore throats, burning eyes and fatigue.

Fla. contractor repeatedly exposed employees to fall hazards

December 17, 2018

Being cited four times in the past five years for fall hazards apparently did not cause a Florida roofing contractor to change its workplace safety practices. In its most recent interaction with OSHA, Turnkey Construction Planners Inc. was cited for failing to provide fall protection to its workers. The Melbourne-based company faces $199,184 in penalties.

NYC film crew worker accidentally killed by co-worker

December 17, 2018

A film crew employee who was placing traffic cones last week at a Brooklyn location where a TV show was set to film was struck and killed by a co-worker, according to news sources. The early morning incident took the life of Pedro Jimenez, 63.

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Bystanders are empowered to stop sexual harassment

December 17, 2018

Sexual harassment claims are on the rise, with the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) reporting more than 7,600 in 2018 (based on preliminary data). Training is a company’s first line of defense against harassment; however, studies show traditional sexual harassment training is ineffective.

Worker in 17’ deep trench dies in collapse

December 13, 2018

Cal/OSHA has cited a Riverside, California construction company $66,000 for serious workplace safety violations that resulted in the death of a worker when a 17-foot-deep trench he was in collapsed. Cal/OSHA determined that Empire Equipment Services, Inc. did not properly classify the soil and failed to correctly slope the excavation.

A NIOSH Science Blog post

Health for the holidays: Risks and recommendations for the retail industry

Vern Putz Anderson PhD, CPE Donna Pfirman Jessica M. K. Streit PhD, MS Seleen Collins

December 13, 2018

It’s finally here—the most wonderful time of the year… for shopping. People will visit retail stores to buy a variety of goods: the cleaning supplies they will use to prepare for holiday celebrations, the food and beverages they will serve at holiday gatherings, the holiday gifts they will give loved ones, and much more.

Sensidyne® announces new approvals for the SensAir® fixed gas detector series

December 12, 2018

Sensidyne, LP, a trusted supplier and manufacturer of industrial health and safety instrumentation and accessories, announces new approvals for its cost-effective SensAir fixed gas detector. Sensidyne has received Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2, Groups B, C, D hazardous area approvals for SensAir in the USA and Canada. In addition, they have received ATEX and IECEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 European approvals.

Here's the number one New Year's resolution for plant managers

Make 2019 a safer year with a machine safeguarding assessment

December 11, 2018

Along with singing Auld Lang Syne at the start of the New Year, making resolutions is a tradition for millions of Americans. Of the many resolutions that will be made January 1st, pledging to conduct a machine safeguarding assessment may not be as popular as say, losing weight or balancing family finances, but it is certain to change the way your manufacturing plant operates in 2019.

A Confined Space blog post

Job postings

December 10, 2018

Worksafe in Oakland, California has an opening for an Occupational & Environmental Health Specialist who will contribute scientific and technical expertise to Worksafe’s policy advocacy and trainings, and spearhead their efforts to protect workers from chemical hazards and toxic substances. The deadline for priority consideration is 12/12.