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Hydrating in the Heat Part 2: What Does Urine Color Have to Do with Hydration?

Hydrating in the Heat Part 2: What Does Urine Color Have to Do with Hydration?

If employees want to know if they're adequately hydrated, there's a quick and easy solution they may be able to turn to.

COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Has Come to an End, WHO Says

COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Has Come to an End, WHO Says

Although the status of COVID-19 has changed, the World Health Organization Director-General said it “does not mean COVID-19 is over as a global health threat.”

Amazon Did Not Give ‘Proper Medical Treatment’ to Injured Workers, OSHA Says

Amazon Did Not Give ‘Proper Medical Treatment’ to Injured Workers, OSHA Says

Amazon’s fourth citation this year carries a proposed penalty of $15,625.

Reducing Workplace Injuries in Manufacturing: The Role of Onsite Early Intervention Services

Reducing Workplace Injuries in Manufacturing: The Role of Onsite Early Intervention Services

How can EI specialists help prevent injuries and illnesses at work?

NIOSH’s National Firefighter Registry Established to Learn More About Firefighting and Cancer, Increase Health of These First Responders

The new registry—announced in mid-April—marks the “largest effort undertaken by the nation to support and advance understanding of cancer in the fire service.”

OSHA’s ‘Beat the Heat’ Contest Seeks to Further Heat Hazard Education, Encourage Action

Stakeholders have until June 9, 2023, to submit a resource or idea.

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Amazon 2022 Warehouse Worker Injury Rates Decreased from 2021 but Were Higher Than Other Warehouses, Report Shows

In 2022, the injury rate was 7.0 per 100 workers, and the serious injury rate was 6.6 per 100 workers.

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New White Paper Looks at Serious Injuries, Fatalities from 2017 to 2021

Although data found the rate of SIFs decreased from 2020 to 2021, employers need to continually work to prevent these events from happening.



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Two Workers Stuck Under Rubble at New York Airport Die

The incident occurred at John F. Kennedy International Airport on April 3, 2023.

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NIOSH to Provide Free Black Lung Screenings in April, May 2023

The confidential screenings are available to all coal miners, current or former.

a box for Narcan spray sits on top of a leaflet reading "Overdose Rescue Kit." There are two units of Narcan on top of the leaflet.

FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Use of Narcan, a Treatment Used to Prevent Opioid Overdose Fatalities

Overdose deaths from drugs and alcohol rose in workplaces from 2020 to 2021.

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NSC Announces $285K Available in Grants for MSD Solutions

Funding will be available through two grants, and recipients will be announced in June 2023.

Episode 184

Prioritizing Mental Health in Workplace Safety

Career safety expert and educator Ralph Blessing discusses the pillars of prioritizing mental health on a construction job site.

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Could a Four-Day Workweek Impact Workers’ Health? A New Report Offers Insight

Employees who participated in the trial reported decreased stress, fatigue and levels of burnout and increased physical and mental health.

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More Than 9 in 10 Americans Find Hand Washing Important, New Survey Shows

The new survey results also take a look at what hand-washing techniques people use.

U.S. Postal Service Faces Citations After OSHA Finds No Running Water, Inoperable Bathroom at Virginia Facility

U.S. Postal Service Faces Citations After OSHA Finds No Running Water, Inoperable Bathroom at Virginia Facility

An employee allegedly worked at the location for more than a month in these conditions, OSHA said.

Dos and Don

Dos and Don'ts to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning While Using a Portable Generator

How can employers protect employees from the dangers of carbon monoxide?

8 Reasons Why Fitness in The Workplace is Important

8 Reasons Why Fitness in The Workplace is Important

Here are just some ways employers can promote a healthy and active work environment.

Health and Safety Protection for Domestic Workers

California recently created occupational health and safety guidelines for domestic workers.

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