S+H Staff

For some workers, particularly those in the health care field who wear latex gloves to protect against transmittable diseases, exposure to latex can result in allergic reactions.

Implementing a Risk Management process within EHS operations is becoming a growing trend in bench marking compliance, making more informed decisions, and enhancing visibility into areas of improvement within the organization.

More than 2.7 million people worked in the wholesale trade – durable goods industry in 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That year, recordable injuries numbered 74,500 and the rate was 2.8 per 100 full-time workers.

Dallas – People who take statins to lower their cholesterol levels may be more likely to suffer musculoskeletal conditions, joint diseases and injuries, according to a study from the Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System.

Elk Grove Village, IL – To help the aging workforce remain productive, employers need to establish a “culture of health” in the workplace, according to a new article from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine and NIOSH.

The National Safety Council is accepting nominations for its Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to reducing the number of crashes, injuries and deaths involving teen drivers.

Montreal – The scientific research organization IRSST recently released the second edition of its guide on safe use of isocyanates.

The National Safety Council launched Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls week on June 2 as part of National Safety Month, an annual observance to educate and encourage safe behaviors for top causes of preventable injuries and deaths.

A new study says firearms were responsible for more than 90 percent of on-the-job homicides among law enforcement officers from 1996 to 2010.