A key principle of Safe + Sound campaign is “worker participation.” (The others: “find and fix hazards” and “management leadership.”) RCL defines worker participation as “engaging workers at all levels in …
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Spot the hazard, assess the risk, make the change – these are common risk mitigation practices for employees working in and around the manufacturing production process. But what about the …
Whenever muscle damage occurs – whether it’s the result of a work-related incident, heat exposure, overuse or other cause – rhabdomyolysis can follow. Also called “rhabdo,” the condition develops when …
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CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION CORONAVIRUSHEALTH CAREHEALTH CARE WORKER SAFETY HEALTH CARE WORKERS NURSE SAFETY NURSES SHARPS INJURIES Health care workers who are exposed to needles – for example, …
As with all workplace safety and health efforts, staying safe in the future world of work will be the combined effort of employers taking the right steps to reduce risk …
Rain can reduce or impair your view of the road, the Nevada Department of Transportation points out. Combined with reduced tire traction on wet roadways, “It’s easy to see that …
When a natural disaster, biological incident or other event occurs, first responders and recovery workers often rush to the scene. That means it’s crucial they have the proper personal protective …
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Contact with electricity is one of the leading causes of fatalities in construction, according to OSHA. Temporary power is allowed only for construction; remodeling; maintenance; repair; demolition of buildings, structures …
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING Do your employees use gas-powered equipment at work? If so, they may be exposed to carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can deprive …
Identifying and correcting hazards in the workplace helps ensure workers safely return home to their families. OSHA, via its Safe + Sound campaign, says employers can do many things to …
