workplace hazard assessment Articles
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Fatal Workplace Injuries – Workplace Fatality Hazards are Poorly Assessed
In 2014, there were 4,679 fatal work injuries according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, that’s an increase of 2% over 2013 in 2015 there were 4,836, in 2016 there were 5,190, in 2017 date is not final but again indicates an increase in workplace fatalities. No one expects to go to work and not come home. All of our efforts to reduce fatalities in the workplace have not been ...
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NIOSH Publishes Draft CIB on Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Silver Nanomaterials, Will Hold Public Meeting
On January 21, 2016, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced the availability of a draft NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin: Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Silver Nanomaterials. The draft Current Intelligence Bulletin (CIB) includes a review and assessment of the currently available scientific literature on the toxicological effects of exposure to ...
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How Businesses Can Thrive with OSHA Guidelines
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines are a set of standards and regulations designed to promote workplace safety and protect employees from occupational hazards. These guidelines cover a wide range of industries and address various aspects of workplace safety, including hazard identification, training and education, recordkeeping, and compliance requirements. By ...
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