June 16, 2010
June 11, 2010
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New OSHA training emphasizes workers' rights
WASHINGTON - "Introduction to OSHA," a new training component emphasizing workers' rights, is required content in every OSHA 10- and 30-hour Outreach Training Program class. OSHA developed the information in support of the Secre...
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June 1, 2010
We all tend to think that our homes are not only our castles but our safe havens from the outside world. But it turns out we might not be as safe as we think. According to the Home Safety Council (HSC), home-related injuries cause nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits each year. HSC’s State of Home Safety in America report found that...
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March 26, 2010
The HSE - UK's Health and Safety Executive, has announced a new downloadable tool for businesses and organizations to help reduce the probability of employees suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the arms and upper torso associated with repetitive tasks.
In the UK the most common industrial illness is MSD. Affecting more than...
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March 25, 2010
Approximately 80 workers die from electric shock each year while working on electrical equipment or related utility operations. US Federal OSHA has released a new "e-tool" for addressing work hazards and safety practices in the electric power industry. OSHA has put together this tool to help prevent future worker deaths in the power industry. It ...
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February 19, 2010
Electrical work for me has always been something that is close to magic. Sure I understand the basics of how electricity works and how to wire up a lamp or redo a fixture in the home, but when it comes to industrial safety and any form of larger project I always acknowledge that I am a bit out of my depth. As result I have spent a lot of time with...
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