SafeWork Insider
New Data Shows Injury / Illness Rates Higher Among Government Workers Than In Private Sector
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the first national data for state and local government on nonfatal occupational injuries…
Safety Tip: Shoveling Snow
Much of the country is still reeling from record snowfalls in recent weeks. That means people everywhere are digging out…
Burn Hazards in the Workplace
More than 21,000 workplace burn injuries were reported in 2008, resulting in over 110,000 days away from work, not to…
OSHA Workplace Injury / Illness Data Now Available Online
For the first time, work-related injury and illness data from more than 80,000 employers is available in a searchable online…
Will Ergonomic Regulations Make a Comeback?
OSHA recently announced its intent to reinstate the “musculoskeletal disorder” column on its Injury and Illness 300 Log. The agency…
Understanding the NFPA Diamond
The NFPA “fire diamond” or “hazmat diamond” quickly and easily identifies the risks posed by short-term, acute exposure to a…
