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2015 Mining Deaths Were Lowest Ever, But 2016 is Off to a Bad Start
Preliminary data from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) show 28 miners died on the job in 2015 –…
NIOSH Improves Ladder Safety App – Now Includes Step Ladders
The NIOSH Ladder Safety app, first released in 2013 to provide assistance with extension ladder selection and use, now includes…
NIOSH Study Identifies Top Industries for Hearing Problems
A NIOSH study identified industries where hearing problems are most prevalent. NIOSH says “Hearing Difficulty and Tinnitus among U.S. Workers…
2016 Safety Predictions: Still Relevant!
A 2015 post at OH&S online outlined four key trends predicted to impact safety in the year ahead. And we…
Are Your Eyewash Stations Up to Standard?
Eyewash stations are critical for protecting vision. In fact OSHA requires eyewashes to be placed within 10-seconds of any potential…
Scissor Lifts: The Ongoing Safety Debate
There are approximately eight deaths per year across the U.S. involving scissor lifts, according to the 2014 New England Safety…
University Report on Young Worker Safety
Young hourly waged workers experience an injury every nine minutes on the job. In 2012 alone, more than 170,000 young…
NIOSH Booklet Offers Ergonomic Solutions for Grocery Retailers
When you hear about workplace musculoskeletal injuries or ergonomics, retail and grocery stores may not immediately come to mind. But…
New OSHA Resources for the Construction Demolition Industry
OSHA recently updated its demolition website to address common hazards and present safety measures that can be taken to prevent…
New NIOSH Publication Can Help Prevent Road Construction Backover Injuries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 962 workplace fatalities occurred at road construction sites from 2003-2010. Of those fatalities,…
