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Every year, millions of workers get injured on the job, and a significant number of reported occupational injuries are hand related. Depending on the severity, not only do these injuries have a huge medical cost associated with them but are also expensive in terms of lost productivity and wages.
Crane Masters Inc. must now compensate the worker, who was terminated after voicing safety concerns.
The funding from McElhattan Foundation will go to the NSC’s Work to Zero initiative.
The airline faces a $14,502 penalty and a citation, both resulting from the initial investigation.
One of the biggest issues is a lack of adequate employee training.
Konz Wood Products faces a total of $177,453 in proposed penalties.
Tickets for the annual event are now available ahead of the price increase on June 13, 2024.
The agency has allocated $480 million to improve commercial vehicle safety and reduce roadway fatalities.
This year’s observance includes safety engagement, roadway safety, risk reduction, and slips, trips, and falls.
When done correctly, a combination of new technology and traditional methods can create the perfect balance of engaging, thoughtful training that employees need.
A range of promising technologies ranging from wearable technology to helmet-based safety measures are now being introduced to boost construction worker safety.
Recent research shows that neither squat lifting nor stoop lifting techniques are safer, emphasizing the role of lift frequency, object weight, lift height, and individual capability to reduce injury risk.
The influence of an information source's identity can significantly bias occupational health and safety investigators' judgments.
The agency found that Seattle Asbestos of Washington exposed workers and homeowners to significant hazards.
The deadline to submit materials for consideration is July 19, 2024.
Digital emergency management systems are transforming safety drills and evacuations by providing accurate, real-time data and improving efficiency.
The agency inspected 15 mines, accounting for 67 significant and substantial violations, in April 2024.
Last week’s AIHA Connect 2024 provided attendees with key knowledge and skills to advance their work in industrial hygiene and workplace safety.
Dr. Helena Boschi closed the annual event with insights on enhancing cognitive agility and creative thinking.
The annual event, formerly AIHce EXP, will next occur from May 19-21, 2025.