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A recent NIOSH publication reports that nearly 690,000 non-fatal occupational injuries and illnesses occurred in 2008 in the manufacturing industry. More than half of these occurrences reported days away from work, job transfer or restriction. Over 400 workers experienced fatalities…
As we have been following in our blogs, OSHA is advising an additional column be added to the OSHA 300 log to track the quantity of musculoskeletal injuries from happening in facilities. OSHA will be hosting a public hearing on…
Assembly line machinery can pose a serious hazard to the health of assembly line workers. Whether the threat comes from presses, robotic equipment, or a conveyor belt, workers should be aware of
There are many dangers and hazards that can be present in an industrial work environment. This is particularly true in a machine shop area. Machine guarding is a critical method that can…
A new white paper published from poultry associations: National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association reports the poultry industry’s success in managing the occurrence of MSDs (musculoskeletal disorders) in the workplace. Since 1992, the occurrence of MSDs has fallen…
OSHA has recently published two new videos focusing on respiratory safety for workers in the health care field. The videos, available in both English and Spanish, demonstrates proper methods of putting on/taking off respirators including performing a seal check. David…
Eye injuries have become quite common in the workplace, particularly in industrial environments. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, approximately 2,000 eye related injuries are sustained by workers each year. Safety experts believe that as many…
In order to safely work in confined spaces a rigid safety program must be…
On December 3rd, David Michaels was voted and confirmed by the Senate to become the new Assistant Secretary at OSHA, with Jordan Barab continuing to be the deputy assistant secretary. David Michaels, nominated by President Obama in July, is an…
Noise in the industrial workplace is a common problem for many companies and workers. By their very nature, some industrial processes are quite noisy, especially activities such as sawing, smelting or power generation. There is more than…
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