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The Chemical Safety Board has been urging OSHA to promulgate a general industry standard for combustible dust since 2006. But where can facilities look for guidance right now?
Workers with arthritis often experience symptoms such as pain, stiffness and fatigue. But experts say accommodations from employers can help people with arthritis stay on the job.
The results of Safety+Health’s 2015 Salary Survey are in, featuring data from 1,400 safety professionals, broken out by job title, experience, region and more. How does your salary stack up?
Workers who use vibrating tools such as jackhammers, chain saws, grinders and riveters are at risk for developing hand-arm vibration syndrome. Experts say preventive measures can help reduce the risk.
The number of Americans dying from prescription painkiller overdoses has quadrupled since 1999, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Injured workers are often prescribed narcotics to help relieve their pain. The National Safety Council has launched an initiative aimed at preventing overdoses.
A growing number of stakeholders support an alternative to workers’ compensation. It’s known as “the option,” and proponents claim it can lower costs and return injured employees to the job sooner. But critics of the option say it could do more harm than good.
Nail and hair salon workers are routinely exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals that can cause respiratory issues, skin disorders and other health problems. As recent reports bring attention to the hazards these workers face, safety advocates are calling for stronger protections.
The National Safety Council presents the NSC Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2015. These young safety professionals are being recognized for their efforts to “promote continuous safety improvement in their organizations” and “working to build strong safety cultures.”
Hispanic and Latino workers were the only demographic to see its fatality figures increase from 2012 to 2013. Experts explore why Latinos are at a higher risk of workplace injuries and death, and provide potential solutions to reverse the growing trend.