OSHA recently announced the availability of two new resources on the agency's Web site: a Web-based assistance tool for workers and employers in the tree-care industry, and a new advanced search engine that allows users to search topics in a variety of targeted areas.
A health and safety audit at the University of Miami found "...widespread lack of information, training, control measures and protective equipment have put both workers and building occupants at high risk for serious injury and/or illness," according to PRNewswire.
The exact number of occupational diseases that occur in the United States is unknown; however, most occupational disease cases that are litigated involve multiple defendants.
Combine new, user-friendly products with the right training for success
Years ago fall protection equipment was heavy and uncomfortable. Buckles and D-rings were clumsy, bulky forgings. Harness webbing was stiff and abrasive. No wonder workers avoided wearing them, even when they understood the risks.
In the past ten years, the “behavioral approach†has been considered innovative and in many companies has made significant headway in improving safety. However, while the process of pinpointing desired behaviors and observing/measuring them has been a strong movement, the “love affair†is waning.
Have you developed plans to address safety and health opportunities that may occur over the next decade? After all, best practices for managing workplace safety and health require you to develop both short- and long-term plans.
The incandescent bulb was once the preferred way to light a flashlight. But in the past 15 to 20 years, LEDs have steadily evolved from the VCR and EQ gauge to an integral part of safety lighting in today’s industrial, safety and manufacturing settings.
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