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OSHA Issues New Advice for Fighting Combustible Dust Fires
OSHA has just published a new booklet that outlines safe procedures for emergency responders who may face fires and explosions…
NIOSH Updates Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS) Web Tool
A new web tool is available to assist users of the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). The system…
Safety Tip: Workplace Fire Safety for Employees and Employers
Fires and explosions caused 143 workplace fatalities in 2011, in addition to damage and loss of business equipment and buildings.
New Red Cross First Aid App Can Improve Workplace Safety
The American Red Cross has produced a fist aid app that could improve workplace safety by putting simple lifesaving information…
Heat Safety Tips from OSHA
The combination of heat and humidity can be a serious health threat during the summer months. If you work outside…
OSHA Resurrects NEP for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
OSHA just announced a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities. Through this NEP, OSHA will…
NIOSH Launches Healthcare OH&S Surveillance Network
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) just launched a new electronic occupational safety and health surveillance…
Safety Tip: What to Know About Frostbite
January has brought record-breaking cold and snow to many areas of the country. The National Safety Council provides these suggestions…
Safety Tip: Identify and Treat Heatstroke
Most of the U.S. is experiencing higher-than-average summer temperatures, increasing the risk of heatstroke for outdoor workers and those in…
It’s Hurricane Season – Is Your Workplace Ready?
June marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season. Is your business ready? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…
