Alarming trends have formed that show a correlation between work-related injuries and a decrease in staffing, according to a recent study by CSEA’s Occupational Safety and Health Department. The decreasing number of state Executive Branch workers were examined over the past several years and compared with the number of incidents involving workers being injured while […]
A federal appeals court upheld a regulatory safety finding against SeaWorld in the drowning of a trainer who was pulled under by a killer whale. In a 2-1 decision, the appeals court said SeaWorld’s challenge to the finding was unpersuasive and that the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission was correct when it found that […]
A group of unions and allies have organized a push to keep the Scaffold Law in tact, despite some businesses and other groups pushing for change to the law that drives up the cost of construction projects in New York. Critics say that the Scaffold Law makes construction companies and property owners liable for fall-related […]
Spring is a good time to start organizing your desk and eliminate safety hazards in your work area. Reduce your risk of injury at work with these spring cleaning safety tips: Workplace Clutter Clutter makes it difficult to find what you need and when you need it. Clutter is also a safety hazard. Cluttered work […]
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A study from the University of Sydney finds that lower back pain (LBP) is a significant cause of work-related disability all over the world. LBP affected 26% of the global population in 2010, and varied considerably with age, gender and region. Researchers’ goal was to measure the burden arising from LBP due to occupational exposure […]
Nail guns have replaced hammers in wood frame construction. They are powerful, easy to operate and boost productivity for nailing tasks. However, nail guns can be extremely dangerous and lead to serious injuries if used incorrectly. Nail guns are the leading cause of injury among residential carpenters and responsible for an estimated 37,000 emergency room […]
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When working at heights, most consideration is devoted to scaffolding and safety harnesses. But what about suspension trauma? What is Suspension Trauma? Suspension trauma, also known as “harness hang syndrome” is caused by holding the body upright and unsupported for an extended period of time. The heart struggles to overcome the effects of gravity, reducing […]
Last August, four workers died from falls on cell towers across the country. Before the end of 2013, a worker in Kansas fell to his death from a tower. Then, in early February 2014, two workers were killed and two more were hospitalized when two cell towers collapsed in West Virginia. Following these deadly accidents, […]
OSHA’s proposed rule to improve tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses has raised some concerns for members of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and RIMS, the Risk Management Society. Due to these concerns, OSHA has extended the commenting period by 30 days. The rule would require the nation’s 38,000 establishments with more than […]
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Welding exposes everyone around you to the hazards of the job. It’s important to follow these basic welding safety tips to keep yourself and the workers around you safe while performing this dangerous job: 1. Read the Book: a welder’s operating manual contains important safety information, as well information on procedures that maximize the machine’s […]