S+H Staff

How can lockout/tagout deliver return on investment while remaining safe and in compliance with OSHA?

Fatality, injury and illness rates have steadily declined for the past several years. OSHA administrator David Michaels – like his predecessors – has claimed at least some credit for this decline, attributing it to actions his agency has taken.

OSHA’s staff in Region 7 has been challenged to meet an audacious goal: zero. The region, which covers Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, is striving to achieve zero workplace fatalities, said regional administrator Charles Adkins, who has been with OSHA since its inception more than 40 years ago.

Operating heavy machinery can create significant hazards on a construction site.

Equipment such as adjustable chairs and ergonomic mouse pads can help prevent strain among workers sitting at a desk. But workers required to stand for long periods of time are subject to strain injuries that cannot be prevented with such equipment.

Keeping an eye on the barometer is critical during mining operations because situations in which the barometric pressure either rises too high or drops too low can create serious safety risks. The Mine Safety and Health Administration outlines the dangers of both situations, as well as steps that can be taken to mitigate them.

Birmingham, AL – Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are at an increased risk of being struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the road, indicates a study released July 25 by the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration recently issued a hazard alert on the dangers of working around water.

Washington – NIOSH plans to host a public meeting Aug. 26 in Washington to discuss and hear comments on its proposed criteria for a diacetyl standard.

Albany, NY – New York officials are warning residents about a large weed that can cause rashes, burning blisters and even blindness.