Study: Shoveling Snow is Risky Business
In addition to being a dreaded wintertime chore, shoveling snow can be hazardous and is associated with many serious, even fatal events among both adults and children. A recent study found that an average of 11,500 snow shoveling-related injuries and medical emergencies were treated in U.S. emergency departments each year from 1990 to 2006...
Study: Long Working Hours for Nurses Can Lead to Increase in Patient Mortality
According to new research, patient deaths from pneumonia and acute myocardial infarction were significantly more likely in hospitals where nurses reported schedules with long work hours...
AIHA: Workplace Exposures Should Be Included in National Prevention Strategy
In a Jan. 11 letter to the National Prevention Council, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) commented on the National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy, raising “deep concerns” about the lack of consideration for medical conditions caused by workplace exposures...
Solis to Establish Charter of Maritime Advisory Committee for Safety and Health
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis will re-establish the charter of OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH)...
Study: Mesothelioma Cases Underreported Worldwide
For every four to five reported cases of mesothelioma worldwide, at least one case goes unreported, according to estimates published Jan. 6 in Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP). This study is the first to provide a global estimate of unreported mesothelioma cases based on the collective experience of countries with available data on asbestos use and the disease...
The Cure for the Ailing Workplace
Compassionate communication within an office can help prevent workplace burnout and promote healthier work environments...
Obama Signs 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
On Jan. 2, President Barack Obama signed the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act into law. This legislation establishes the World Trade Center Health Program and extends and expands eligibility for compensation under the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001...
Report: We Spend More Time Sick Now Than A Decade Ago
Increased life expectancy in the United States has not been accompanied by more years of perfect health, reveals new research published in the December issue of the Journal of Gerontology...
Study: Diverse Employee Work Groups Can Reduce Workplace Psychological Distress
Psychological distress in the workplace costs American businesses about $193 billion annually, according to the National Mental Health Association. Organizations therefore must understand and address employees’ mental health, which can have a significant impact upon corporate effectiveness and profitability...
NHCA Addresses “Misperceptions” Regarding OSHA’s Interpretation of Noise Control Enforcement Change
The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) reiterated its support for OSHA’s announced change in workplace noise control enforcement and seeks to address a number of misperceptions related to this interpretation...
At-Home Safety: Use Holiday Gatherings to Mine for Family Health History
If out-of-town relatives are visiting for the holidays, take the chance to dig up some information on your family health history, suggests a genetics expert from the University of Alabama at Birmingham...
At-Home Safety: Preparing a Safe, Healthy Holiday Meal
The house is all decked out, the table is set and you’re ready to entertain your family and friends with a scrumptious dinner...
OSHA Releases Fall Regulatory Agenda
OSHA’s fall semi-annual regulatory agenda was published in the Federal Register Dec. 20, featuring updates on regulatory actions including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, modernizing recording and reporting requirements, infectious diseases, hazard communication, combustible dust and more...
Beating the Holiday Blues
With the holiday season in full swing, many people find themselves battling a form of the “holiday blues.” One expert explains why we might feel depressed at this time of year and what we can do to counteract it...
Labor Secretary Appoints 5 New NACOSH Members
On Dec. 16, Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced the appointment of five new members to the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH). The new appointees are leaders in the fields of medicine, academia and safety program development and will serve 2-year terms. The next NACOSH meeting has been set for Jan. 19-20, 2011...
Bursts of Activity Help Keep Weight Off During the Holidays
Just because you have an office holiday lunch on Thursday, a cocktail party on Friday night and a buffet dinner on Saturday doesn’t mean you have to weigh 5 pounds more come Sunday morning...
Successful Worksite Health Programs Require Implementation and Management Support
To meet their goal of lowering health care costs, worksite health promotion programs must be well implemented and have strong management support, reports the December Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine...
NIOSH Seeks Comment on List of Diseases that May Pose Risk for Emergency Responders
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) invites public comment on a proposed list of infectious diseases that may pose life-threatening health risks to emergency response employees through bloodborne or airborne transmission...
OMB Watch: Obama Administration Stepping Up Enforcement of Labor Laws
In a report released Dec. 8, OMB Watch examined the regulatory enforcement actions of the Obama administration at its midterm point and revealed that executive branch agencies have stepped up enforcement of a number of important labor, consumer protection and environmental laws and regulations...
OSHA Recommends Safety Measures to Protect Workers from Diacetyl Exposure
A new OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin and companion Worker Alert recommend that employers use safety measures to prevent exposing employees to the potentially fatal health effects of butter flavorings and other flavoring substances containing diacetyl or its substitutes...
At-Home Safety: Study Highlights Dangers of Exertional Heat-Related Injuries
According to a new study, nearly a quarter of exertional heat-related injuries – injuries occurring as a result of exercise or physical activity during warm or hot temperatures – are sustained during everyday activities such as yard work, home maintenance or moving furniture...
At-Home Safety: Risk of Recreational Shoulder Injuries Common Around the Holidays
Around the holidays, even the friendliest game of flag football can lead to injury. According to sports medicine doctors at Hospital for Special Surgery, older and newly active recreational athletes particularly are at risk for shoulder injuries...
Researchers: Supervisors’ “Seven Deadly Sins” Affect Worker Health, Productivity
In recent years, the American workplace has been infused with unprecedented levels of hostility, largely due to the deterioration of supervisor-subordinate trust, according to Florida State University researchers...
NIOSH Seeks Comments on Carbon Nanotube, Fiber Recommendations and Research
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) invites public comment on “Current Intelligence Bulletin: Occupational Exposure to Carbon Nanotubes and Nanofibers,” a draft document that summarizes current scientific knowledge about the occupational safety and health implications of carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers...
AIHA Unveils Top EHS Public Policy Issues for 2011-2012
The American Industrial Hygiene Association’s (AIHA) biennial membership survey revealed the most pressing public policy issues within the EHS profession over the next 2 years, with PELs and OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program topping the list...
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