Employers can find assistance in maintaining an effective noise monitoring and hearing loss prevention program from OSHA and NIOSH.
A researcher from West Virginia University proposed a battery of audiologic tests that could help to diagnose solvent-induced hearing loss.
ASSE's Safety 2013 conference includes more than 250 sessions and one of the best safety and health exhibit halls of the year.
We need support, engagement, and managers and safety professionals who actually understand real-world performance concerns from our employees, so the proper solutions can be found.
A fireball resulted when an employee mixed two volatile materials together in a bucket, burning him and causing serious damage to the building where he worked.
Experts discussed the differences between U.S. and international standards and the recent move to make some components strong enough to withstand much larger fall forces.
Victoria Day is celebrated as a Canadian holiday, and this year's observance is May 20.
The 2013 NNI Stakeholder Workshop to be held June 11-12 in Washington, D.C., allows experts outside the federal government to share their insights.
The alliance will offer guidance on a variety of hazards to workers in four states.
While it showcases numerous products, the guide also contains case studies and information to help companies prevent hazardous exposures.
Do whatever is needed to ensure a clear pathway to the eyewash/shower unit. No stacks of junk, excess storage, or trash bins should interfere.
OSHA, NIOSH, and CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training collaborate on this campaign with the National Occupational Research Agenda Construction Sector Council.
For the first time, the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data for 2011 include data on fatal injuries involving contractors.
Safety professionals are finding that the more time they spend with the revised standard looking at training, the more questions they have about GHS adoption in general.
KG Framing and Construction LLC has been cited six times for this, according to OSHA.
This will make the agency's most popular document a true pocket guide, one commenter observed. NIOSH officials want feedback from users to help them decide how to organize the content.
It outlines best practices for pre-incident operational preparation by emergency responders, Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels said.
Consider these important factors for safety and comfort.
Bristol Metals explored several solutions and found a way to maintain an effective loading process while creating a safer work environment.
Consider an ergonomic assessment. You may be surprised at the changes that can be easily made in positioning, workstation design, tool use and selection, and vibration control.