The latest EHS tech innovations not only are keeping workers safer but are also showing a solid ROI. While much of the technology has been focused on identifying risk, future applications will be more proactive about predicting risk.
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The White House wants to help employers support workers who are dealing with substance misuse – as well as those in recovery. As part of the effort, the Office of National Drug Control Policy has released a toolkit.
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OSHA has a variety of resources to help small businesses keep their employees safe on the job. One of the most popular is the Small Business Safety and Health Handbook, available in English and Spanish. OSHA worked with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to comprehensively update this publication in 2021.
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A pair of lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle, along with a coalition of organizations, expressed opposing viewpoints in comments on OSHA’s proposed rule on worker walkaround representation. The proposed rule, which had a comment deadline of November 13, 2024, would allow workers to designate someone who doesn’t work for their employer to represent them during an OSHA “walkaround” inspection.
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A special issue of the journal, Seminars in Hearing, highlights the efforts of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to prevent on-the-job hearing loss. NIOSH estimates that 22 million workers face exposure to hazardous noise each year, and around 10 million are exposed to solvents that contribute to hearing loss.
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The majority of business leaders and industry groups understand the need to go beyond compliance and advocate for strong safety cultures. In 2023 the National Safety Council (NSC) launched its “Work to Zero” initiative, a campaign to eliminate workplace fatalities by 2050 with effective technologies and stronger stakeholder partnerships.
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The number of reported workplace injuries and illnesses in the U.S. private sector increased in 2022, data released November 8 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows. Workers in private industry experienced an estimated 2.8 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses last year. That’s up slightly more than the 2.6 million in 2021.
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A recent report by Sphera highlights a persistent gap between the safety goals companies set and their actual achievement despite access to advanced technologies offering real-time data.
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As older workers remain in the workforce, employers are devising ways to best accommodate these workers. The National Institute for Occupational Safety (NIOSH) has a division called The Center for Productive Aging and Work, which is part of its Total Worker Health Program. The center operates as a hub that conducts original research, fosters collaborations, and offers expert guidance to support an aging workforce.
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Last week, OSHA announced its most frequently cited workplace safety standards for 2023. Fall Protection – General Requirements remains at the top of the list for the 13th year in a row, followed by Hazard Communication, and Ladders.
World Millwork Alliance (WMA) 54 TH Annual Convention & Tradeshow will hold its’ premier event at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from September 11-15, 2018. WMA will offer Veterans and Students complimentary access to the exhibit hall during Millwork Career Day on Friday, September 14, 2018 during the show hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WMA welcomes Veterans and Students to explore a career in the millwork industry. Learn from worldwide millwork professionals while viewing the finest millwork products. Meet with industry distributors and manufacturers about the opportunities in a millwork career.
Pre-registration for a name badge is available by completing a WMA Registration Form. Any local Student or Veteran who has pre-registered will pick up their complimentary “Expo – One Day Pass” with a valid student ID or Veteran ID at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
Veterans must show a Veteran’s Administration (VA) identification card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Students must show a valid Student photo I.D. card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Pre-registration is open until August 13, 2018; thereafter, registration is onsite at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
