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Hand hygiene and designating a new MRSA Prevention Coordinator at each facility were included in the national initiative at VA long-term care facilities.

Health Protection/Promotion for the Workforce: The Business Case

We all feel the hurt when employee health is not addressed.

Hand injuries from chemicals are a leading cause of injury in the cleaning industry.

Toward Safer Cleaning Operations

According to OSHA, 40 percent of all janitorial injuries involve eye irritations or burns; 36 percent are skin irritations or burns; and 12 percent are the result of breathing fumes.

FDA Proposes Rule to Help Improve the Safety of Animal Food

The new rule will help ensure the safety of animal food, which in turn will hopefully minimize the spread of foodborne illnesses in both animals and humans.



Both OSHA and the Canadian Standards Association have head protection standards designed to protect workers.

Top of the Line Protection

This is a perfect time for employers to become more familiar with ways in which they can protect their workers from head, face, and eye injuries.

According to ANSI standards, fall protection should be inspected by the user before each use. (Gorbel photo)

Creating a Safer Workplace

According to ANSI standards, fall protection equipment should be inspected by the user before each use and inspected at least once a year by a competent person.

This image is a screen capture from an American Heart Association video promoting hands-only CPR.

The Latest Scoop on AEDs

The latest research, best practices, and results show these life-saving devices are appropriate for workplaces everywhere.

Head protection that is either too large or too small is inappropriate for use, even if it meets all other requirements.

Exploring Crystalline Silica Exposure

When respirators are used to lower exposure to respirable crystalline silica, employers must establish a written respiratory program meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134.

Honeywell Honors Colorado Springs Firefighters

In addition to honoring the men and women who fought the Waldo Canyon Wildfires and the Black Forest Wildfires, Honeywell donates $255,000 worth of safety gear to them.

OSHA Cites Trucking Company for Willful Confined Space Violation

The agency has proposed $113,400 in fines against Sherman Brothers Trucking Inc., doing business as Team Transport Inc.

New Chief Confirmed for U.S. Government's HR Agency

The Senate voted 62-35 Oct. 30 to confirm Katherine Archuleta as director of the Office of Personnel Management for a four-year term.

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