Annual hearing testing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hearing tests are an important part of a hearing loss prevention program. Here you’ll find hearing test information for employers,and workers[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1533633760139{margin-bottom: 4px !important;}”][vc_column][xt_networks title=”Follow Us” force_original_colors=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7126″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1534769310354{margin-top: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] For Employer If your workers…
Avoiding lead exposure at work
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lead is a toxic, naturally occurring heavy metal. Although used less often than in the past, it can be found in a variety of industries, including construction, mining and manufacturing. “In each of these industries, workers are at risk of…
How to Handle Excessive Heat Exposure at Work
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While working in extreme temperatures, a buddy system should be used. Look out for one another and be alert for the symptoms of heat stress. Inexperienced workers may need special attention as they may continue to work beyond the point…
Bloodborne Pathogens:Training Materials
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Materials provided presented a bloodborne pathogens program targeting small businesses and fire/emergency service workers and employers. Training topics include routes of infection, prevention, and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Training materials include PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and quizzes. Training materials are…
Successful Wellness Program with Wearable Technology
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Over the last few years, employee workplace wearable technology programs have gained tremendous popularity. The addition of wearable tech is teaching employers that their greatest asset and investment is their team. Workplaces with employees who are healthy and happy typically…
OSHA NIOSH Heat Safety Tool:Safety APP.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you’re working in the heat, safety comes first. With the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool, you have vital safety information available whenever and wherever you need it – right on your mobile phone. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494663199000{margin-bottom: 4px !important;border-top-width:…
E-Books:Workplace exposure limits
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Workplace exposure limits Containing the list of workplace exposure limits for use with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.It is 74-pages and was published in 2005. Common workplace health hazards such as chemicals, dusts, and fumes…
Chemical Hazards/Hazard Communication:Training Materials
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Materials provided training on the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to workers and employers located in rural Pennsylvania. The learning objectives of this training include understanding the GHS hazard classification and labeling system and applying…
ILO Ergonomic Checkpoints:Safety APP.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“The Ergonomic Checkpoints app allows you to create interactive checklists of ergonomic checkpoints to use in the workplace. There are 132 checkpoints in total. The app also includes best practice recommendations for taking action and implementing effective improvements in ergonomics…
A Model for Managing Workplace Ergonomics ISO45001
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A disheartening reality for many safety and ergonomics professionals is that many of their initiatives ultimately become the victims of their own success. Once they accomplish the organisation’s initial objectives, investments in ergonomics and other safety solutions either evaporate…
E-Books:Successful health and safety management
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Successful health and safety management was prepared by HSE as a practical guide for directors, managers, health and safety professionals and employee representatives who want to improve health and safety in their organisation. Its simple message is that organisations…
Keys to Sustainable Safety and Ergonomics
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A disheartening reality for many safety and ergonomics professionals is that many of their initiatives ultimately become the victims of their own success. Once they accomplish the organisation’s initial objectives, investments in ergonomics and other safety solutions either evaporate…
E-Books:First Aid
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] First Aid by the U.S. Army medical department. This 224-page book was published for non-medical service members who must rely heavily on their own skills and knowledge of life-sustaining methods to help others survive wounds and injuries.The Book contain the following chapters :…
AEDs: The Life-Saving Devices that Everyone Should Know How to Use
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time.Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death and a major health problem in the United States, with more than 356,000 people suffering from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each…
Ergonomics Near Misses
[vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1492506885226{margin: 2px !important;padding: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1492503653707{padding: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Integrating ergonomics into a near-miss program involves identifying musculoskeletal disorder risk factors and empowering employees.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1494023713193{margin-top: 2px !important;margin-bottom: 2px !important;padding-top: 4px !important;padding-right: 4px !important;padding-left: 2px !important;background-color:…
The Heat Is On! 6 Tips to Beat the Summer Heat
[vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1492506885226{margin: 2px !important;padding: 1px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1492503653707{padding: 4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]To keep your workforce safe and productive, employers must educate employees and supervisors alike about the potential dangers of intense heat during the dog days of summer.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″…
Understanding occupational skin disorders
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Skin diseases are among the most common type of work-related illness.Reviewing nearly half a million injury and illness cases involving active members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, Chris Rennix discovered something unexpected: Skin disorders were one of…
First aid requirements at construction site
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Employers are responsible for first aid in the workplace. To determine the first aid needs of your workplace, first you’ll need to do an assessment. Then, you can review the findings and take necessary steps to put proper first aid…
CSB: Fatal Airgas Nitrous Oxide Explosion Was No Laughing Matter
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Chemical Safety Board has released its final report into an Aug. 28, 2016 nitrous oxide explosion at an Airgas manufacturing facility in Cantonment, Fla. which killed one worker. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1493018765870{margin-top: 2px !important;margin-right: 2px !important;margin-bottom: 2px…
Five Steps to Improve Ergonomics in the Office
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Managing the unique challenges found in today’s offices involves increasing your awareness of ergonomic challenges and following an improvement process.[/vc_column_text][xt_networks title=”share ” force_original_colors=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_bg_position=”middle” xt_bg_attach=”scroll” xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1490255648234{background: #e8e8e8 url(https://hsseworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/blurred-background-4.jpg?id=5377) !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1490256520088{margin-top: 2px !important;margin-left: 2px !important;}”] What is in…
Managing The Risk Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
[vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″][vc_column][vc_column_text]When determining an employer’s legal obligations to provide first aid resources for victims of sudden cardiac arrest, complying with the law might not be enough.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1490163852661{background-color: #e8e8e8 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is in this article?: Managing The…
Environmental Ergonomics in an Office Workplace
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The definition of ergonomics has expanded to include not only the physical layout of workstations, but also the environment in which workers spend their workdays.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row xt_row_type=”in-container” xt_border_top=”0″ xt_pattern_opacity=”100″ css=”.vc_custom_1490099337595{background-color: #ededed !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is in this article? Environmental Ergonomics…
Cancer Vessel: Inspectors Find High Lead Levels at Fraser Shipyards
When it comes to harmful substance exposure, workers pay the ultimate price: their life. OSHA estimates more than 800,000 workers in general industry and another 800,000 in construction are exposed to lead. Recently, sampling results from a Fraser Shipyards work site…
