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Washington – Agriculture workers have the highest risk of illness from exposure to airborne drifts of pesticides, finds a recent study from NIOSH and state agencies.

For the third time in about four months, a combustible dust-related incident at the same Tennessee facility has led to tragedy. Two people died in a May 27 hydrogen gas leak explosion at the Hoeganaes Corp. plant in Gallatin, TN, according to the Chemical Safety Board.

Lismore, Australia – One out of every 3 surfers suffers at least one surfing-related injury a year, according to a survey released June 3 by Australia’s Southern Cross University.

Washington – On May 31, a 3-year-old boy from New Orleans became the 500th child to succumb to heat stroke after being left alone in a motor vehicle, according to Safe Kids USA. The number of children to die in this manner averages 38 per year and is trending upward, the organization said.

In recognition of National CPR and AED Awareness Week, the National Safety Council is offering its Standard First Aid, CPR and AED course for free from June 1 to 7.

Washington – The Department of Labor Office of Inspector General released its semiannual report to Congress May 31, highlighting results from audits conducted during a six-month period.

Each June, National Safety Month highlights the power we have as individuals, organizations and communities to help prevent the leading causes of unintentional injuries and deaths: motor vehicle crashes, falls and overexertion.

OSHA's fall protection directive for residential construction is now scheduled to go into effect Sept. 16, 2011. An 80-slide presentation from OSHA illustrates methods for preventing fall-related injuries and deaths, including fall arrest systems, safety net systems, guardrails, ladders and scaffolds.

Carrying water or electrolyte replacement drinks? The Jugger-Naut allows you to lift full or empty jugs safely to elevated work areas with a crane. The design facilitates linking three together for convenience. Once unlinked, the jugs may be secured to prevent falling by attaching the hook to a perimeter cable.

It has been 40 years since OSHA first opened its doors, and the country is a much different place today. A plethora of rules, regulations and required procedures to keep workers safe and healthy on the job exist now that did not in 1970, and fewer people are dying or being injured at work because of them.