Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among private industry employers in 2007
occurred at a rate of 4.2 cases per 100 equivalent full-time workers — a decline from 4.4 cases in 2006, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced today.
The current economic slowdown reinforces the need for employers to protect their most valuable asset — employees — through programs to promote prevention, wellness and chronic disease management, DMAA: The Care Continuum Alliance said in a recent press release.
Specialized language used in the safety training for construction workers may not be understood by those new to the job or Hispanic workers, possibly putting them in danger, according to two Purdue University pilot studies.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) presented the 2007 NIOSH Director’s Award to Paul Leigh, Ph.D., from the University of California, Davis, according to a recent press release. Dr. Leigh was recognized for his work on developing estimates of the national costs of occupational injuries and illnesses, and his efforts to promote the use of these estimates to improve worker safety and health.
A new study on the impact of an emerging global “green economy” on the world of work says efforts to tackle climate change could result in the creation of millions of new “green jobs” in the coming decades, according to a press statement by the International Labour Organization.
“Drug-Free Work Week” officially is this week: October 20-24. According to an OSHA press statement, it “is a dedicated time each year to highlight the benefits that drug-free workplace programs bring to employers, workers and communities.
A two-person investigative team from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) will arrive today at the site of a fatal explosion at a rural Ohio oilfield, approximately 60 miles northwest of Columbus, according to a statement issued by the CSB.
With just a few clicks of the mouse, you can find information on air emissions from power plants. In a recent press release, EPA announced that it has issued a new edition of its Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database (eGRID) and updated Power Profiler to help you better understand the environmental impacts of electricity use. With today’s updates, eGRID and Power Profiler now contain 2005 emissions data.
The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) will hold its annual Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Minneapolis, Minn, at the Minneapolis Convention Center on October 20 – 22, according to a recent press release.
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