"Given the increase in occupational cancer incidents in the fire service, we feel it is best to err on the side of caution as we await additional scientific research on PPE and learn more about the absorption of carcinogens near the forehead, jaw, neck, and throat," said Ed Conlin, the NFPA Public Fire Protection division's manager.
About 476,000 gallons of oil spilled from cars of a derailed BNSF train Dec. 30, 2013, and burned, forcing the evacuation of more than 1,400 residents of the town of Casselton.
Hand usage can affect cumulative trauma soft-tissue issues in the arms, neck, shoulders, and back.
Following a five-step plan helps you design a program to protect your team from sudden cardiac arrest.
Lack of understanding of OSHA machine guard regulations continues to make machine safeguarding one of OSHA's Top 10 violations.
You don't want to wear gloves that will burn, catch fire or not protect from heat. Beyond sustained injuries, ignoring the need for proper electrical PPE can result in huge fines.
Here's what EHS pros need to know about machine safeguarding.
The agency recommends a recommended exposure limit of 5 ppb for diacetyl as a time-weighted average for up to 8 hours/day during a 40-hour work week and a short-term exposure limit of 25 parts per billion for a 15-minute time period.
BLS reported there were 23,730 eye injuries requiring time away from work in 2014, or 6 percent of all lost-time cases in private industry and state and local government employment.
It's more important than ever for employers to stay focused on OSHA regulations—not only to avoid citations and costly fines, but also to protect the organization's most valuable asset, the employees.
As a safety manager, an HR director, or a company executive, remaining confused and silent toward the issue of legal marijuana may prove to be a very costly mistake for you and your company.
They are another tool in the musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) prevention toolbox.
The more information you have about your own organization and workforce, the better the insight into how to reduce hazards to an acceptable level.
Risk experts cited it along with terrorism, cyberattacks, vulnerabilities brought on by the Internet of Things (IoT), and more in the Willis Towers Watson Wire's outlook, "What Risks Will Emerge in 2017?"
The April 6-7 symposium at its Geneva, Switzerland, headquarters will convene leading thinkers on workplaces of the future, technology and automation, sustainability, and young workers.
"Last year's conference in Wenatchee had record attendance, so this year we're offering a second event for the Yakima area," said Rebecca Llewellyn, the department's conference manager. "Each event offers topics that are important to the local areas, there'll be something for everybody."
The 2017 investments unveiled Jan. 23 include more than 200 new high-definition security cameras and signage in 20 hotspots, more than 100 new license plate readers deployed citywide, and a 24/7 command center from which the cameras, license plate readers, and other technology will be monitored.