MassCOSH, National COSH Release Worker Safety Recommendations for Obama Administration
On Jan. 6, the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MassCOSH) and its national association, the National Council on Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH), released a platform outlining seven priorities for federal action in 2009 to protect worker health and safety....
Back Pain and How to Prevent it in 2009
Back pain is the most disabling pain experienced by Americans and, according to the National Institutes of Health, eight out of 10 people will suffer from it at some time....
A Simple Contract Can Motivate Employees to Create a Kinder, Gentler Workplace
Yes, you can legislate good behavior. Quint Studer, author of Wall Street Journal bestseller, Results That Last: Hardwiring Behaviors that Will Take Your Company to the Top, says employers can create and use a standards of behavior contract that boosts morale, customer satisfaction and profitability. ...
California ASSE Committee Rallies for John Howard to be Appointed Head of OSHA
The California Governmental Affairs Committee (CGAC) of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) sent a Dec. 22 letter to U.S. Secretary of Labor Designate Rep. Hilda Solis requesting the incoming administration appoint Dr. John Howard as Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA....
Pennsylvanians Urged to Include Emergency Preparedness in New Year's Resolutions
While many people typically resolve to improve their lifestyles, health or financial situations in the new year, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Robert P. French urges residents to also include a resolution to be ready for emergencies....
OSHA Highlights Enforcement Results for FY 2008
In the wake of recent criticism of OSHA’s performance under the Bush administration, the agency announced that it continued to exceed its enforcement goals during Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. The agency cited new data showing it surpassed inspection goals, logged a high proportion of “serious” violations and made more criminal referrals than during any previous administration....
ASSE: Reducing or Ignoring Workplace Safety During Business Downturns Costly
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) President Warren K. Brown, along with ASSE members worldwide, caution employers against cutting back on workplace safety in time of economic difficulty....
CSB Chairman Calls for Focus On Process Safety, Accident Prevention During Recession
In his first video safety message on Dec. 22, U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Chairman John Bresland said that chemical companies and refineries need to continue to invest in process safety and preventive maintenance, even as the economic downturn cuts into sales and profits....
NSC Issues Holiday Driving Fatality Estimates
As travel increases at the holidays, so too does the incidence of high-risk behaviors, such as drunk driving. The National Safety Council (NSC) recently issued estimates of year-end holiday road deaths, projecting that 445 motor-vehicle fatalities will occur during the New Year holiday weekend, from 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 until midnight on Jan. 4....
DHS Announces $34 Million in Emergency Operations Center Grants
On Dec. 16, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) opened the application period for approximately $34 million under the FY 2009 Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) Grant Program. These grants are intended to improve state, local and tribal emergency management and preparedness capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable, secure and interoperable Emergency Operations Centers....
ASSE Discusses Future of OSHA With New Administration
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) officials reviewed their key concerns and suggestions for the U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA during discussions of occupational safety, health and the environment issues with the new administration’s transition team....
Winter Health Tips
Winter brings some of its own health challenges – from bitter weather to the threat of flu, and from fattening food to depression – but medical experts from LifeBridge Health share ways to remain healthy throughout the cold season and well into springtime....
NIOSH Study Reports Lower Workplace Injury Rates for Foreign-Born Workers
A new study funded by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that foreign-born workers reported a lower rate of non-fatal work-related injuries than U.S.-born workers, based on data collected from the National Health Interview Survey from 1997 to 2005....
Resolutions For “Green” New Year
A white Christmas is nice, but if you're dreaming of a "green" new year, St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y., has some easy ways to make it a reality....
The Ready Campaign Encourages Americans to Resolve to Be Ready in 2009
With the new year approaching, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Ready Campaign reminds Americans to Resolve to be Ready in 2009. Resolve to be Ready is a nationwide effort designed to encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to take action and prepare for emergencies in the new year....
CSB To Investigate Allied Terminals Tank Collapse, Issues Safety Recommendations
On Dec. 8, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) issued urgent safety recommendations following the Nov. 12 collapse of a 2-million-gallon liquid fertilizer storage tank at the Allied Terminals distribution facility in Chesapeake, Va., urging the company to take immediate steps to safeguard three other nearby fertilizer storage tanks from possible failure....
MSHA Completes 100 Percent of Annual Mine Inspections
MSHA announced that in the first year of its 100 Percent Plan, the agency achieved its goal of completing every mandated regular inspection for the year. This marks the first time in MSHA’s 31-year history that every mandated regular inspection was completed within the year....
Obama Nominates Rep. Hilda Solis for Labor Secretary
On Dec. 19, President-elect Barack Obama announced he is nominating United States Congresswoman Hilda Solis, D-Calif., as Secretary of Labor....
ERO: Many of Europe’s Migrant Workers Face Poor Safety, Health Conditions
In a new report from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA), the European Risk Observatory (ERO) provides an overview of the most important issues relating to the occupational safety and health of migrant workers. ...
Holiday Hazard and Poison Tips
The holiday season is a time of joy, but it also brings the potential for poisonings. The Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC) lists the common but potentially hazardous holiday items families should be aware of when celebrating safely this season....
OSHA, Cintas Settle Pending Federal Cases
OSHA has reached an agreement with Cintas Inc. that the company will pay almost $3 million in penalties to resolve six cases currently pending before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. While OSHA contends that the agreement ensures the safety and protections of Cintas workers, the labor union UNITE HERE argues the settlement is insufficient and is “no substitute for strict enforcement of our nation's workplace safety laws.”...
Decades-Old Asbestos Exposure Impacts Current Mortality, Years of Potential Life Lost
Asbestos exposure that occurred decades ago continues to influence asbestosis-related mortality and years of potential life lost today, according to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dec. 12 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Workers in construction, boat building/repairing, plumbing and pipefitting may especially be at risk....
NIOSH Study Examines Safety, Health Implications of Firefighters’ Boots
As the population of firefighters becomes more diverse, one size or style of protective equipment may not fit all responders. Can the weight of protective boots therefore put some firefighters at risk? Scientists at two National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) laboratories are conducting research to understand the physiological and biomechanical effects of boot weight on male and female firefighters....
Holiday Shopping Safety and Security
Whether you complete your holiday shopping at the mall or on the Internet, your safety and security may be at risk...
NSC: Media Coverage of Car Crashes May Be a Health Hazard
Media coverage of car crashes may harm rather than help public health, according to two new studies published in the National Safety Council's (NSC) Journal of Safety Research. ...
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