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Workplace injuries are costly and often devastating occurrences that all companies must address. All too often, injuries are dealt with after they take place. Truly though, it is much more effective and fruiful to address issues before they occur, with…
In the United States, the total cost of workplace training is over $100 billion per year. A recent study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in collaboration with the Institute for Work and Health (IWH), Ontario,…
In The Cost of Failure to Enact Health Reform, the authors contend the implications of health insurance benefits without reform. They suggest the following problematic claims looking ahead to the next 10-years: The number of uninsured Americans will increase from…
Ensuring a safe work place requires participation and vigilance from staff at all levels. While management is responsible for creating routine assessments of safety and hazards, every employee can play an important role by reporting dangerous…
In the February 2010 edition of Safety + Health magazine, the NSC recognizes eight executives who have become integral leaders in safety for their organization and the community. Coming from diverse workplaces, these CEOs recognize the value of communicating and…
In a new study from the Institute for Work & Health entitled A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Training & Education for the Protection of Workers, it was determined that training programs (e.g. lectures, classes, printed materials) had a…
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…
One of the stumbling blocks that many people run into when attempting to institute a more ergonomically designed workflow at their place of business is…
One of the main goals of safety officers and managers at any company is to create what is called a ‘culture of safety’. Essentially, this refers to an organization whose employees are dedicated to maintaining safety standards in every task that they perform at…
Big changes are being discussed within the Obama administration and Congress to support OSHA in labor protection and in compliance regulations. Look for upcoming legislation to encourage employers to be compliant within ergonomics, with a potential new rule focusing on repetitive injuries. Other changes coming to OSHA include a new department head (David Michaels has been nominated), tougher enforcement and fines for repeat violators, and better protection for “whistle blowers.”
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