Dividing attention through multitasking can increase slips/trips/falls, and also contribute to soft-tissue injuries, driving accidents, caught by/between, struck by problems, and many more.
Fit-testing of hearing protection now allows a worker to try various hearing protectors to determine which type is most suitable.
The key standard for working with hazardous chemicals is 29 CFR 1910.1200, the revised Hazard Communication Standard, which has been aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
The company decided to pursue "participative ergonomics" and designated 100 ergonomic champions and coaches, along with mentorship programs.
Let's work on designing and conducting tests and drills so that alarms are for emergencies and the employees respond in a safe and proper manner.
This topic is still one of the most frequent questions I receive while traveling the country speaking on NFPA 70E and Electrical Safety. Since the 2004 NFPA 70E, we began to see employers emphasizing adherence to the requirements of the 70E standard.
Revised requirements will go into effect on April 1, 2017.
"Antibiotic resistance is growing, and we are fast running out of treatment options. If we leave it to market forces alone, the new antibiotics we most urgently need are not going to be developed in time," said Dr. Marie-Paule Kieny, WHO's assistant director-general for Health Systems and Innovation.
The trade association represents more than 500 companies.
Both of these large organizations announced last week that their current EDs have decided to retire soon.