The Japanese government on Sept. 30 lifted its order requiring municipal governments within a radius of 20 to 30 kilometers from the plant to keep children and pregnant women out of that zone.
The recent urban riots showed employers need assistance in preparing for unexpected emergencies, so the Cabinet Office and the British Standards Institution developed one after consulting with businesses.
"The managers of Sears, Roebuck and Co. repeatedly have demonstrated a disregard for their employees' safety by failing to correct workplace hazards that previously were brought to their attention," said Roberto Sanchez, OSHA's area director in Birmingham, Ala.
Bottom line, it is best to find a solution that strikes the appropriate balance between hearing protection and situational awareness.
It is imperative for hazmat teams to understand the requirements of NFPA 1994 and NFPA 1992. Doing this not only determines your safety during use, but also gives peace of mind while in the hot zone.
You already have many of the tools in place to achieve lofty corporate safety goals; what is needed is the spark.
Without a doubt. A total of 81 deaths in 2008 in our sector were attributable to transportation-related incidents. Workplace violence and assaults ranked second.
For ergonomics to become "the way we do things around here," individuals who are asked to spend time on ergonomic tasks must see them as personally relevant.
You can avoid the downfalls of snowfalls by hiring a reputable contractor.
Forklift fleet and operator management systems can improve warehouse operations' safety.
Historic Reading Railroad Terminal is the site of the National Safety Congress & Expo’s long-awaited return to Philadelphia.
The funding will be used to develop and implement training and related materials for mine emergency preparedness, as well as for the prevention of accidents in underground mines.
Wet dust filters not only ensure regulatory compliance, but also can improve workers' comfort and production flow.
Manufacturers that make tools and equipment for use in offices and industrial settings can play a significant role in helping to minimize WMSDs.
Here's a brief look into one company's gas detection program in the year 2021.
Jackie Gillan, president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, has high hopes for increasing highway safety through the pending surface transportation bill.
The main risk is the person doing something unexpectedly themselves, like making a mistake. People don't evaluate that kind of risk very well or very readily.
Some companies see LOTO as a burden. But it is a competitive advantage to those willing to develop a program that is not only safe and compliant, but also highly efficient.
Employees must have a clear understanding of whom to go to with a complaint and how this is to be reported. There should be no confusion.
When a safety manager explains what PPE he or she is recommending and why, that should be persuasive, says orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gregory C. Berlet, who sees the damage a severe crush injury leaves behind.