NTSB Recommends Total Ban on Drivers' Use of Distracting Devices
On Dec. 13, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) made a big move: It rallied for a complete ban of all calling, texting, Web browsing and other activities performed on any type of personal electric device while behind the wheel – a ban that ideally would apply to every driver in the country...
Flexibility at Work Might Help Improve Employee Health, Study Shows
A new study suggests that employees in flexible work environments get more sleep, have higher energy levels, are less likely to come to work sick and generally boast improved health and well-being...
Forget Having a White Christmas – Make This Holiday Season Green Instead
Let's face it: Christmas often comes with waste. Whether it’s food, gifts, wrapping paper, packaging or gallons of gas burned during travel, the holiday season can be enough to make any eco-conscious person a little uneasy. But rather than giving in to the guilt, try going green this year instead...
OSHA Settlement Requires N.Y. Facility to Commit to Safeguarding against Workplace Violence
OSHA has reached a settlement with the Renaissance Project regarding a workplace violence citation issued under the General Duty clause to the Ellenville, N.Y., treatment facility, which agreed to enhance employee safety...
I'm Hearing a White Christmas
Jingle bells, carolers, parties and classic Christmas songs – these are the sounds of the holidays. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), these festive noises – or the absence of them – also can help alert individuals to possible hearing problems...
9/11 Responders Suffer Asthma Rates Twice as High as the General Population
The first responders who were on the scene at the World Trade Center (WTC) in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001, face asthma rates that double those of the general population, according to new research...
Tips for Environmentally Friendly Gifts this Holiday Season
EPA is playing Santa Claus this year, offering tips on holiday gift-giving for all the good boys and girls in your life. Energy Star, Design for the Environment and WaterSense labels can be found on thousands of products across the country, making it easy to choose gifts that can help anyone on your list save energy and protect the environment...
10 Things Chemical Plant Operators Need to Know About OSHA's New Chem NEP
On Nov. 30, OSHA announced the launch of its PSM National Emphasis Program for chemical facilities (Chem NEP). The new Chem NEP expands nationwide a previous 2009 Pilot Chemical Facilities Process Safety Management NEP, which had covered only a few OSHA regions, and established policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces covered by the PSM Standard...
Economy Impacting Incentive Rewards
Has your company cut back on the incentives and rewards associated with your safety recognition programs? While new cars and expensive trips and electronics were the norm at some companies years ago, that's all changed...
Put a Freeze on Winter Fires
As we move closer to winter and home fires begin to increase, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are reminding individuals and communities that fire safety awareness and efforts especially are important in the coming months. To support this effort, the USFA and NFPA are sponsoring a special initiative – Put a Freeze on Winter Fires – to help get the word out about home fire safety...
Haasbach Agrees to Pay $200,000 to Resolve Citations Connected to Teen Grain Worker Fatalities
In July 2010, two teens employed at a grain bin facility lost their lives when they were engulfed by corn. Now, the Department of Labor (DOL) has resolved the citations brought against Haasbach LLC following that fatal incident. The Illinois-based company, which no longer is in business, has agreed to pay $200,000 in penalties...
Miami, Fla., Contractor Cited by OSHA following Carbon Monoxide Incident
General contractor Trans Florida Development Corp. of Miami has been cited by OSHA for one willful health and one serious safety violation following an incident that occurred in June at a work site at Ocean Drive and First Street, where workers were installing a new drain system. A worker using a powered saw to cut a hole in a storm drain box was overexposed to carbon monoxide from the saw and had to be taken to a hospital for treatment. OSHA’s proposed penalties total $66,990...
Criminal Investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster Yields $209 Million Settlement
The criminal investigation of the April 2010 Upper Big Branch Mine explosion, which claimed the lives of 29 miners in Montcoal, W.Va., in the nation's deadliest mine disaster in 40 years, has resulted in a $209 million settlement. The agreement encompasses the corporate criminal liability of the former Massey Energy Co., which owned the mine, and not potential criminal charges for any individual. The criminal investigation of individuals associated with Massey remains ongoing...
December 5-9 is Older Driver Awareness Week
As our parents, grandparents or other loved ones age, we want them to remain independent and mobile – but we also want them to stay safe. With that in mind, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is promoting Older Driver Safety Awareness Week Dec. 5-9 to raise awareness surrounding the safety considerations for older drivers...
Task Force Releases Final Strategy for Reversing Deterioration of Gulf Ecosystem
The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force on Dec. 5 released its final strategy for long-term ecosystem restoration for the Gulf Coast, following extensive feedback from citizens throughout the region. ...
Waymar Constuction Fined after Minor Is Injured on an Ohio Construction Site
OSHA has cited Waymar Construction Co. in Shelby, Ohio, for child labor and safety violations after 16-year-old worker was injured on job site in May. The youth suffered head trauma and fractures after falling off a scissor lift during roofing operations at a Sandusky, Ohio job site. ...
Life Coach Gives Tips for Surviving "the Happiest Time of the Year"
For all the promise of joy, peace and harmony that comes with the holiday season, the reality for millions of people is that the season is anything but happy. For many, it’s a reminder of lost loved ones, personal disappointments and unfulfilled dreams....
Clean Water Act Violations Carry Hefty Price Tag for Lafarge North America
Unauthorized stormwater discharges and other alleged violations will cost Lafarge North America Inc., a construction materials supplier, $740,000 in Clean Water Act penalties along with upwards of millions of dollars to develop and maintain a nationwide compliance program. ...
OSHA Wants You to "Picture It"; Offers Photos of Safe Workplaces
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, OSHA held the Picture It!: Safe Workplaces for Everyone photo contest, which the agency hoped would raise public awareness of occupational safety and health. The winners were announced Dec. 1. ...
Study Finds Older Workers Engaged, Committed and Satisfied with Their Jobs
A new research study by the Sloan Center on Aging & Work at Boston College finds that employees 40 years old and older are the most engaged and demonstrate the highest level of organizational commitment, and that those 50 years old and older are the most satisfied with their jobs....
Investing in Occupational Health Best Practices Improves Outcomes for Injured Workers
A new study of occupational health care in Washington state shows that improving medical care for injured workers can dramatically reduce lost work time. ...
"Green" Construction Workers May Face Additional Safety Risks
It's not easy being green – and it might not necessarily be safer for construction crews building environmentally friendly projects, either. According to new research, these workers suffer more falls than workers on traditional projects; are exposed to new, high-risk tasks; incur more lacerations, strains and sprains; and more...
OSHA NEP Strives to Protect Workers from Chemical Releases
According to OSHA Administrator Dr. David Michaels, "Far too many workers are injured and killed in preventable incidents at chemical facilities around the country." OSHA set out to address this concern by announcing a National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Nov. 30 to protect workers at these facilities from releases of highly hazardous chemicals...
Wisconsin Company Fined by OSHA for Exposing Workers to Crystalline Silica
Northern Steel Castings Inc. has been cited for two safety and four health violations at its Wisconsin Rapids, Wisc., carbon steel foundry, including for overexposing workers to crystalline silica, a known respiratory hazard. Proposed fines total $95,480. The company has been cited by OSHA 24 times prior to this inspection, six times for overexposing workers to silica....
Workplaces More Likely to Expose Employees to Sexual Harassment Cut Bigger Paychecks
New research reveals that employees working in environments that pose a higher risk of sexual harassment tend to pull larger paychecks than workers who experience little to no risk of suffering this kind of harassment...
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