“You can never be too prepared,” the saying goes. But how do you prepare for occurrences that aren’t common in your everyday life? Here, we help you get ready to handle some safety- and health-related situations you might find yourself facing. If you just … Sprained or twisted your ankle Remember RICE: Rest Ice (15 […]
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Cincinnati — Busy workdays can trigger mental overload, but employees may increase their focus – and prevent injuries – by “checking in” with themselves, a University of Cincinnati researcher suggests. Speaking during a recent webinar conducted by the Center for Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of California, Berkeley, UC doctoral candidate M.K. Wintz […]
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Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently reintroduced in both the House and Senate would direct OSHA to develop employer guidance on acquiring opioid overdose reversal medication and training workers on its use. Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and John Rutherford (R-FL) introduced the Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits (WORK) to Save Lives Act in the House on […]
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Washington — Chemical facility personnel should thoroughly evaluate buildings that may be occupied after incidents occur to address possible safety risks, the Chemical Safety Board cautions. CSB issued the interim recommendation as part of an ongoing agency investigation into a fatal explosion on Aug. 11 at the U.S. Steel Clairton (PA) Coke Works Facility. According […]
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Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is stressing the importance of having clear tracks before shoving or pushing movements across certain highway-grade rail crossings. The Association of American Railroads defines a shoving movement as “when a locomotive is pushing a group of [rail] cars during a switching operation.” In a safety advisory to railroads published Dec. […]
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Not all warning tapes are created equal. Depending on the project requirements and the type of utility being protected, construction companies must choose the type of warning tape that best fits their needs. Nondetectable warning tape This is the industry standard for marking utilities that are easy to find or when budget is a primary […]
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Fewer than 1 out of 5 people who are considered at-risk for lung cancer – one of the most common forms of cancer – undergo recommended screenings for the disease, results of a recent study show. Looking at data from the 2024 National Health Interview Survey, researchers from the American Cancer Society found that nearly […]
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Boston — Results of a recent clinical trial show that a drug approved to treat excessive daytime sleepiness among people with sleep apnea or narcolepsy may help early-morning shift workers feel “significantly less sleepy.” Researchers from the Mass General Brigham hospital system recently found that solriamfetol can help boost alertness in workers who begin shifts […]
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Dayton, OH — A new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association stresses the importance of following manufacturer recommendations for equipment used during rope grabs and two-person pickoff rescue situations. “When performing a rescue, the backup lifeline is critical,” Brandon Foster, director of safety and field operations at NATE member company VIKOR, says in […]
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Washington — The National Safety Council is commending ASTM for updating its standard on serious incident and fatality prevention, which NSC says will “help improve workplace safety by providing businesses with clear guidance.” The E2920-26 standard establishes four levels of SIF classifications, with Level 1 incidents having a “clear workplace connection” and “life-ending, life-threatening or […]
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