S+H Staff

Injuries, fatalities decline during recession

Although some experts say the spread of the H1N1 influenza has hit its peak, other safety experts say the lessons learned from responding to the H1N1 virus will help safety professionals revise existing business continuity plans to prepare for more serious strains or another pandemic.

A driver was killed after being buried by mulch in his truck’s trailer at a solid waste dump site.

Upcoming regulation to focus on driver behavior (Published in the December 2009 issue of Safety+Health)

What methods of machine guarding do I need to use to comply with OSHA standards?

What is an effective way to monitor worker safety during inert gas purged confined space entry?

The risk of infection is an ever-present hazard in laboratories, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although advances have been made in technology and lab procedures, infections continue to occur.

Compacting and baling machines have uses in many industries, and also are involved in a number of fatalities and serious injuries.

Driver Positive Controlled Substances and Alcohol Test Results Database.

An 18-year-old laborer was killed after he became entangled in a portable mortar mixer at a residential construction site.