Symposium Puts Focus on War Injuries
A new paper summarizing the findings of the fourth annual Extremity War Injuries Symposium examines the challenges faced by U.S. medical personnel working in Iraq and Afghanistan and considers ways to synergize resources and improve care for wounded warriors...
30 Minutes to Better Health in 2010
Adding 30 minutes of daily physical activity should top your list of New Year’s resolutions for a healthier 2010...
Stress Reduces Productivity in Depressed Workers
A new study suggests that psychological stress at the office – or wherever people earn their paychecks – can make it more difficult for depressed workers to perform their jobs and be productive...
Five Ways to Weather Winter Workouts
Winter weather doesn’t have to derail your exercise routine. As you adjust to darker days, colder temperatures and slippery surfaces, however, it’s important to be mindful of safety issues that come with the territory of winter workouts...
Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Job Seekers
Millions of Americans will be job hunting in 2010, and for many of those who currently are unemployed, the search will mark the continuation of a long and unsuccessful journey...
New Year’s: A Deadly Time for Pedestrians
Every year, New Year’s partiers are inundated with warnings about the risks of drinking and driving. Little is discussed, however, about the risks of drinking and walking, which can be just as dangerous, said trauma surgeon Dr. Thomas Esposito at Loyola University Health System...
2009 Holiday Safety: The Pet Lover’s Safety Guide
When considering safety precautions during the holidays, don’t forget about some of the most cherished members of the family – your pets. Just as you must take steps to protect young children, extra measures must be taken to ensure your pets remain healthy and safe during the holidays...
2009 Holiday Safety: Toys to Avoid
When safety concerns surrounded America’s hottest toy, Zhu Zhu Pets, only to be later debunked, many were left wondering exactly which toys are unsafe to buy this Christmas. Fortunately, two consumer safety groups have made a list to help parents buy only safe presents for their children this year...
2009 Holiday Safety: Top Holiday Hazards
It is common knowledge that more accidents occur during the holiday season than any other time of the year. The best way to prevent an injury is to learn the most common reasons that bring a person into the ER...
2009 Holiday Safety: Safe Driving Tips
Loved ones coming together is what the holidays are all about, but first you have to make the trip and get there. With road travel expected to increase this year due to the recession, drivers need to take more safety measures to avoid accidents...
2009 Holiday Safety: Cooking Safety Tips
Safety in the kitchen will save a perfect holiday dinner from ending with the fire department hosing down your Christmas ham...
Engaging Older Workers with Flexible Work Options
State government agencies particularly are at risk of facing work force shortages in the next 10 years and beyond, as 47 percent of state government workers are aged 45 and over, compared to 37 percent of private sector employees. Offering workplace flexibility could help recruit or retain these older workers...
Doctors Urge Parents to Preset Volume on Electronic Gifts
If you’re giving someone an MP3 player or other electronic device with sound this holiday season, give the recipient’s ears a gift as well by pre-setting the maximum decibel level to somewhere between one-half and two-thirds the maximum volume...
First Responders and Emotional Distress
Professional first responders are prepared, equipped and trained to handle various emergency situations, from car accidents to terrorist attacks and other major disasters. This great responsibility, however, can trigger emotional distress...
Beware the Wrath of “Wrap Rage”
Do you have “wrap rage” at the thought of trying to pry open the packaging of all those holiday gifts? In addition to being frustrating and time-consuming, it appears opening gifts can cause injury, as well: A recent polls shows that about 17 percent of Pennsylvania adults experienced an injury or know someone who was injured while opening gifts during past seasons...
Welsh Assembly Government Signs Pledge to Reduce Work-Related Deaths and Injuries
The Welsh Assembly Government recently signed Great Britain’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) pledge, an initiative that aims to bring organizations together to commit to reduce work-related deaths, injuries and ill health...
How to Make This Christmas a Green Christmas
This year, instead of wishing for a white Christmas, think green instead. Experts from Wake Forest University and Ryerson University offer tips to make this year’s Christmas a green one...
Muscle and Joint Pain Costs European Economies Billions in Time and Money
A new study finds that musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for nearly half (49 percent) of all absences from work and 60 percent of permanent work incapacity in the European Union. These and other socio-economic consequences of suffering from poor health due to muscle and joint pain represent an estimated cost to society in Europe of up to €240 billion...
Worker Amputations Lead to More Than $266,000 in OSHA Penalties
Crespac Inc. in Tucker, Ga., has been cited with 34 safety and health violations by OSHA. Proposed penalties total $266,400...
L&I and Lewis Equipment Settle Appeal over Crane Safety Violations
Washington state’s Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) and Lewis Equipment Co. have settled an appeal of safety violations that were cited after L&I inspected three tower cranes at construction sites in King County last spring and summer...
ASSE Safety Tips Show Motorists How to Drive Safely During Bad Weather
As transportation incidents continue to be the number one cause of on-the-job deaths in the United States, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is offering driving tips to help motorists navigate safely on our roads, especially during severe weather conditions...
OSHA Cites Four Contractors Following the Deaths of Three Workers at Austin, Texas, Worksite
OSHA is proposing penalties against four contractors for alleged safety violations following a scaffolding accident that killed three workers at the 21 Rio construction site near downtown Austin, Texas...
OSHA proposes $484,000 in Penalties against Cambria Contracting Inc. for Asbestos Hazards
OSHA issued citations to Cambria Contracting Inc. for 11 alleged willful violations of the OSHA construction asbestos standard for failing to train and protect its workers at a Buffalo jobsite. The Lockport, N.Y., demolition contractor faces a total of $484,000 in proposed penalties...
New Alliance Promotes Labor Rights of Hispanic Workers
On Dec. 10, OSHA and the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division signed an alliance with the Consulate General of Mexico in New York as part of an effort to promote the labor and human rights of Mexican and other Hispanic workers...
DOL Unveils New “Open Government” Efforts
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a broad array of efforts designed to improve the public’s accessibility to its agencies and ensure the department can function more effectively...
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