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2.3 Million Drivers Ran a Red Light in 2011

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:10:00 EDT

The risks of red-light running are clear: Intersection-related vehicle accidents caused more than 8,500 causalities in 2001, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Bremen Casting Is Injury Free, Attributes Success to Enhanced Safety Efforts

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:50:00 EDT

It wasn’t always easy to get employees to think about safety, says J.B. Brown, president of Bremen Casting Inc. For the past 2 years, the company has made an extra push to drill down to all employees the importance of safety in the workplace and as a result, some employees were fired, some quit and others had an adjustment period.

Study: Obese Drivers Less Likely to Wear Seat Belts

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:11:00 EDT

Researchers at the University of Buffalo (UB) have found that normal-weight drivers are 67 percent more likely to wear a seat belt than morbidly obese drivers. Leaving that seat belt unfastened means obese drivers may face an increased risk of being injured or killed in an accident

The Facts Hurt: Report Ranks U.S. States on Injury Prevention Potential

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:23:00 EDT

According to a new report that rated each U.S. state based on its potential to prevent injuries, Montana and Ohio rank the lowest in the nation; California and New York rank the highest; and New Mexico has the highest rate of injury-related deaths in the country. The report claims that millions of injuries could be prevented annually if more states adopted additional research-based injury prevention policies.

Five Tips for Young Workers with Summer Jobs

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:44:00 EDT

Five workers under the age of 25 were killed on the job in Washington state last year. One worker only was 18. An average of 79 young men and women between the ages of 16 and 24 are hurt on the job every day across the state.

Postal Service Tracks States with Most Dog Attacks of Mail Carriers

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:22:00 EDT

6 Tips for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:33:00 EDT

To call attention to the dangers and vulnerabilities motorcyclists face on the road, May is designated Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The National Safety Council (NSC) offers six tips to help drivers and motorcyclists alike stay safe on the roads this May and all year long.

NSC to Employers: Protect Yourself with a Corporate Cell Phone Policy

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:40:00 EDT

A new National Safety Council (NSC) white paper advises employers to protect themselves from potential liability by creating corporate cell phone policies and banning employees' use of cell phones while driving on the job.

Managing Safety: Uncle Bill, the Safety Guy

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:30:00 EDT

In organizations with excellent safety performance, the safety professional is a close family member who is a valued part of the mainstream goals and activities.

The Heat Is On: Protecting Workers from Heat Stress

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:48:00 EDT

Keep your workers cool, healthy and productive even in the hottest work environments.

Electrical Safety Month: The Importance of Safety in the Home and in the Workplace

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:38:00 EDT

The president of the Electrical Safety Foundation International explains two campaigns created to save lives. The “Be in the Know about the New” campaign addresses latest residential technologies, while “How Do You Know?” helps assess workplace safety practices.

The Break Room: When Resentment Runs Unchecked

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:33:00 EDT

A workplace full of unhappy, resentful employees just might be a recipe for workplace violence.

Celebrating NAOSH Week May 6-12

Tue, 08 May 2012 11:39:00 EDT

With a theme this year of "Safety, What Every Business Needs," the 2012 North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week kicked off May 6 for a week of events stressing the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home and in the community.

NIOSH: Many Female Victims of Workplace Homicide Were Intimate with their Killers

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:48:00 EDT

A new NIOSH study finds that nearly one-quarter of working women who are the victims of workplace homicide are killed by an intimate partner.

Does Productivity Suffer in the Summertime?

Fri, 04 May 2012 08:32:00 EDT

The temperatures are rising, the sun is shining, flowers are blooming and winter is already only a memory. While it might seem a foregone conclusion that this change might cause workers' attention to shift to the great outdoors instead of their jobs, a new poll shows that summertime does not necessarily equal decreased productivity.