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Oregon OSHA offers landscaping safety tips, best practices

January 2, 2015

The landscaping industry has a new resource to help workers stay safe on the job. A 28-page publication from Oregon OSHA covers best practices regarding lawn care equipment, ladders, noise exposure, pesticides, personal protective equipment, trenching and more.

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The health effects of prolonged sitting

December 22, 2014

It’s becoming more well-known that sitting for long periods is not healthy. This puts millions of office workers at risk. But do you know exactly what prolonged sitting does to your body? Watch two videos to learn about the health effects of sitting – and what you can do to soften the damage.

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Protecting temporary workers

December 22, 2014

In an effort to better protect temporary workers – who are at an increased risk of work-related injuries and illnesses – OSHA and NIOSH partnered to release a report containing recommended practices for staffing agencies and host employers.

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Be vigilant when working with flammable, combustible liquids

December 22, 2014

Nearly every workplace has potentially dangerous liquids, including fuels, paint thinners, solvents, cleaners, waxes and adhesives, according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety.

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FACEValue: Operator crushed when auger overturns

December 22, 2014

A 46-year-old equipment operator working for a trenchless utility installation contractor died when a horizontal auger boring machine overturned and crushed him.

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Help keep employees safe from asbestos

December 22, 2014

Known for its strength and chemical and heat resistance, asbestos is a natural fibrous mineral that can have devastating effects on workers if proper precautions are not taken, states the Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia.

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Keeping linemen safe

December 21, 2014

Utility linemen face a variety of on-the-job hazards. From high-voltage contact and confined spaces to working at height and exposure to inclement weather, what’s being done to promote a culture of safety within the industry?

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Group renews call for standard on poultry-line work speeds

December 19, 2014

A group of 15 organizations is calling for a formal response to its request that OSHA develop a work speed standard for meatpacking and poultry plants.

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Offshore wind association publishes safety guidelines

December 17, 2014

A group of nine renewable-energy developers known as the G9 Offshore Wind Health and Safety Association has released a set of publications to promote safety in the offshore wind industry.

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Most opioid users take dangerous combinations of drugs, report says

December 10, 2014

Most people taking opioid painkillers for long-term treatment are prescribed additional medications that could lead to a fatal drug combination, according to a report by prescription management company Express Scripts.

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