Search

The article delves into the historical context of tree work safety, drawing comparisons between the safety practices in the tree care industry in 1937 and the present day. It highlights the challenges and risks that arborists faced in the past, such as falls from trees, electrocutions, and ladder-related accidents. It explores Herbert William Heinrich's 1930s contributions to industrial safety, including the introduction of concepts like the safety triangle.

A recent study conducted by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health explored the feasibility of implementing an organizational intervention to improve bus driver safety and well-being in a Chilean transportation company. The study utilized a mixed methods approach and identified contextual factors that influenced the intervention's implementation. Despite external challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and social and political unrest in Chile, the intervention successfully enhanced the organization's infrastructure and responsiveness to workers' needs. This research has undergone peer review and can be accessed through the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. [Extracted from the article]

A roofing contractor in St. Louis, Missouri, H R Vasquez Construction, LLC, has been fined $276,000 by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for repeatedly failing to protect its employees from fall hazards. OSHA inspectors found that the company did not provide fall protection equipment to employees working at heights greater than six feet and did not ensure the use of personal eye and face protective equipment. The company also allowed the improper use of ladders and did not have written hazard communication and accident prevention programs. This is not the first time the company has been cited by OSHA for endangering its workers, with previous violations identified in 2021 and 2022. H R Vasquez Construction has 15 business days to comply with the citations and penalties, request an informal conference with OSHA, or contest the findings. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses strategies for creating warehouse designs that prioritize worker safety and productivity. It emphasizes the importance of efficient pathways and traffic flow, clear signage and visual communication, improved visibility and blind spot mitigation, and involving employees in safety design. The article also highlights the significance of comprehensive training, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement of safety measures. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of these factors and the need for a holistic approach to warehouse safety. The article concludes by noting the positive impact of accident prevention on productivity and the importance of regularly updating safety protocols. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the requirement of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for first aid training among tree workers in the U.S. It offers overview of the regulation that directs tree workers to be tanned in first aid in the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital proximity in the work site. It also encourages tree workers to understand severe injuries that are commonly associated with arboricultural operations for effective first aid training.

The article presents the research conducted on how organisations can improve safety by understanding psychology. Topics of discussion includes organisations have a duty to keep their employees safe, and most organisations put in substantial amounts of money to minimize risks. However still the things go other way round and a psychological approach play a vital role in integrating safety in business.

The article discusses how thermal instability properties of the powder can help in ensuring safety from fires and explosions in drying operations. Topics discussed include ways in which self-heating of powders due to exothermic reaction can result in smoldering; ways in which thermal insulator, preventing cooling and promoting the generation and buildup of heat energy; and importance of understanding of the thermal instability properties of the powder.

The article reports methods for promoting industrial safety and reducing industrial accidents in the United States. The engineering approach is based on a correlation between safety and efficiency, involves technological and process improvements, and is limited in its effectiveness by the human factor. Group education is a general safety program that is run by a safety engineer and requires top management participation. An individualized training program was used at General Electric. The program required active participation of the foremen and a compilation of job breakdowns for operations under their supervision. The personalized safety training proved effective in groups from both the first and second shifts. Data is provided that shows the financial benefits from safety programs.

The article reports a new method of accident-costs analysis. A study by H. W. Heinrich of Travelers Insurance Company found that uninsured, indirect costs from industrial accidents are four times the amount of direct costs, which are usually covered by workmen's compensation. The new cost analysis model--which combines insurance cost plus the number of lost-time cases, doctor's cases, first-aid cases, and no-injury accidents to give a total cost--provides figures that management can use to emphasize the cost effectiveness of safety education programs. The method is approved by the Research Committees of the American Society of Safety Engineers and the National Safety Council.

The article focuses on the safety of material handlers in warehouses, factories, and other companies. Topics discussed include an overview of industrial safety in manufacturing, the significance of proper controls in musculoskeletal injury and disorder incident reduction, and the use of data in finding for the best solutions.

The article discusses the dangers surrounding the loading dock such as the risk of unsecured loads, unguarded dock edges and trailers separating from the dock. Topics discussed include views of Chad Dillavou, the product manager of the Rite- Hite Products Corp., on the issue; ways to improve quality of the dock by changing the old equipment; and need of adapting a systematic approach that improves both safety and efficiency.

The rate of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections among health care workers that is caused by sharps injuries is higher in the Caribbean and Latin America than in other regions of the world. To respond to and reduce occupational exposures to bloodborne pathogens while also strengthening capacities in the Caribbean, needlestick injury prevention training programs for health care workers were implemented, beginning in 2011. The programs included lectures, workshops, policy reviews, evaluations of safety devices, and workplace assessment. During the training, baseline data from health care workers on their personal history of needlestick injuries and bloodborne pathogen exposure was collected. That baseline data showed that 40% of the participants had sustained sharps injuries during their professional career. In this capacity-building effort, 210 health care workers from five countries have been trained, six health care centers in the Caribbean have been evaluated. and occupational safety and health committees have been established in various countries to monitor and improve safety policies and practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information about the launch of the BMF Safety Partnership in association with Opus Safety. The partnership offers BMF members access to a comprehensive safety service that includes risk analysis, training, support, and work-saving software. It aims to simplify compliance tasks and help businesses exceed legal requirements.

The article focuses on the importance of regulatory compliance for United Kingdom (UK) manufacturers, highlighting challenges around health and safety management. Topics include the perceived increase in regulatory burden due to factors like the Health and Safety Executive's Fee for Intervention, and the benefits of seeking expert support to simplify compliance processes and enhance workplace safety.

Since the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, some 200,000 workers have been killed on the job in the United States and as many as 2 million more have died from diseases caused by conditions where they worked. That's 300 dead men, women and children a day. In fact, work kills more people each year than die from AIDS, drugs, or drunken driving and all other motor vehicle accidents. Moreover, another 1.4 million people have been permanently disabled in workplace accidents since the act became law. Yet in those twenty years, only fourteen people have been prosecuted by the Justice Department for workplace safety violations.

Discusses how Georgia-Pacific Corp., a forest products company, turned around its unpopular safety record under the leadership of chief executive officer A.D. Correll. Information on the past record of the company; Discussion on the changes brought in by Correll; Information on the maintenance of the best safety record since 1993 by the company; Implications of the changes for other areas of the company's business; Discussion on the ten ideas that can change a stubborn corporate culture.

Presents the problem of unemployment in the U.S. that has taken a form of a giant monster with the advent of the age of electricity. Dawn of the new environment of the Power age with the eclipse of the Machine age; Replacement of steam hoists run by the workers to the electric mine elevators because of the obvious advantages in safety, speed and better control; Eruption of problems in various industries like the paper industry as workers got maimed by the hot rolls and gnawing gears.

The article discusses the work safety program of Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsylvania. From 1914 through 1924, the total number of accidents reported was reduced from 1,101 to 916. It discusses the general causes of the accidents in the company's facility, namely, the chance-taking spirit, lack of job familiarity and known hazards, many of which could be eliminated. For the whole month of March in 1921, there was no recorded accident in the plant.

The article focuses on the enhanced refinery integrity management system (ERIMS), a method for detection of corrosion and accident prevention. It states that it is a tool that drives continual improvement of every part of refinery management system by integrating risk profiles of operating units. It mentions that the system can improve the risk-based inspection methodologies of a refinery.

The article offers suggestions regarding safety of workers against workplace hazards such as falling of worker from height while working. Topics discussed include identification of locations that are prone to accidents and need protection services; need of control system for chemicals that are used in an organization; and views of Rachel Harrington, the National Safety Council (NSC) consultant, on the same.

The article discusses the use of machining industries with automated systems and robotics. Topics include a comparison between the traditional methods of product manufacturing and collaborative robots wherein the author mentions the benefits of using robots in various industries which include minimal human requirement in the production line and accurate product outcomes. Other benefits of using automated and robotic systems are also presented such as health and safety hazards reduction.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Flight Safety Through The Decades," by Brigadier General Tarleton H. Watkins, which appeared in the July 1965 issue of "TAC Attack." It focuses on the aspect of aviation safety. Topics include understanding the job to prevent piloting error, considering a proud approach of job which results from less carelessness and automatic protection against hazards, and the significant of being aware with the hazards which exist within the environment.

The article reports on McKenzie Tank Lines Inc. with specific reference to its adoption of safety-related truck technology. Top McKenzie Tank Lines executives believe that the focus on identifying and incorporating the best in new safety technology has positioned the company as an elite tank truck carrier. It is stated that the practice promotes the company to customers, truck drivers, and others.

The article focuses on Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use (F1487) has supported children's safety at play for almost 30 years. It mentions subcommittee on playground equipment for public use (F15.29) as well as the subcommittee on playground surfacing systems (F08.63), which oversees standards for surfaces around playgrounds. It also mentions standard includes factors, such as speed and potential impact hazards.

The article offers information on issues related to safety measures in the aircraft ground handling industry. Topics being discussed include aircraft ground damage as well as the importance of establishing proper analysis and design and issues concerning anxiety facing safety professionals. Information about the Air Carrier Operations System Model is presented.

The article focuses on the important changes in industrial safety standards in the U.S. safety managers. It highlights the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) federal agency in managing and maintaining safety in machines' general requirements and general industry. It also emphasizes the risk assessment conducted to maintain a safe work environment during automated processes.

The article focuses on the journal "Safety Health's," 2014 Job Outlook survey. More than half of respondents were 50 or older. The survey included space for respondents to explain what attracted them to the field. Many described motivations such as wanting to make a difference, being faced with interesting challenges each day. INSET: 'I cannot imagine doing anything else'.

The article reports that the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is serious about the Process Safety Management (PSM). The standard, which were originally promulgated in 1992 aims to prevent or minimize employee exposure to hazards caused by uncontrolled chemical releases. The agency may propose removing this exemption and including atmospheric storage tanks in the PSM standard. INSETS: Feature at a Glance;Current Process Safety Management Standard requirements.

The article focuses on issues related to workplace safety and health, particularly on working during all stages of scaffolding. It offers information about scaffolds, which are common structures on several jobsites, as well as the risks or hazards of working on scaffolds. It also offers information on the different types of scaffolds. INSET: Different types, different hazards.

The article provides several leading indicators, which are pre-incident measurement, to help in measuring occupational safety. The leading indicators being discussed, include training workers on how to behave in a safe manner, reporting hazards and near misses, and assessing employee knowledge and retention of the information. The importance of communication in the workplace is highlighted. INSETS: Experts define leading indicators, characteristics;Selecting effective leading indicators for your organization.

The article presents information on Nortrak, a manufacturer of special trackwork in the U.S., is planning to expand to maintain its outgrown production facility in Decatur, Illinois. It informs that the company emphasized on infrastructure and process improvements that should be designed to minimize risks to worker safety. It further presents a table related to different departments of the company.

The article offers tips on the implementation of a fall protection program by construction companies. It recommends analysis of the jobsite to determine potential risk areas and what type of fall protection equipment is required for workers' safety. It explains the concepts of active fall arrest systems and describes the factors which should be considered while calculating fall clearance. It also stresses on the importance of fall protection training of workers.

The authors discuss the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), a company-wide team-based effort to maximise overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The three aspects of TPM are the entire maintenance system, total involvement of all employees in the organisation and elimination of all accidents and defects. The components of TPM are discussed including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and predictive maintenance.

The article focuses on the initiatives for performance improvements of SKF USA Inc. for industrial safety. It notes that the efforts of SKF for the integration of its approach for industrial safety with the other aspects of business. This is embodied in the company's SKF Care program that includes Employee Care, Environmental Care, Zero Accidents' program, Job Safety Analysis program, and CLEAN Audit program.

The article discusses issues relating to health and safety (H&S) practices in the offshore wind industry in Europe. It notes that a number of deaths and other occupational incidents have called attention to the industry's health and safety regime. Among the challenges employees face are working at heights, dropped objects, and maritime operations. It mentions that European turbine manufacturers, developers, operators, and trade associations are establishing a more unified strategy to better respond to the health and safety challenge. Their efforts to comply include answering to government proposals, sharing incident data, and agreeing on consistent European standards for safety training.

The article offers tips on industrial and construction safety in the U.S. The National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) recommends hints to prevent crane-related fatalities such as ensuring that operators are properly trained and inspection of each crane based on the manufacturer's recommendation. Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) president Brett Brenner states that electrical accidents happen in an environment as a result of defective equipment.

The article focuses on managing risks in the electrical workplace in the U.S. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), that deficiences in electrical workplace safety are among the top 10 violations in the industry. It notes that electrical accidents resulted in a facility or injury require investigation by OSHA.

Information about the concern of the trucking industry during the National Tank Truck Carriers Inc.'s Tank Truck Safety and Security Council annual seminar on April 5-7, 2011 in Austin, Texas is presented. Topics discussed include the challenges confronted by the industry on preventing and minimizing damages when and if accident occurs. Also emphasized is the examination of seven Ws, particularly on the who, what, where, when, why, witnesses, and what about.

The article stresses the key role of human resource (HR) professionals in keeping the safety of workers in war-afflicted areas. According to the author, the job of HR professionals involves various complexities, including ensuring the physical safety and emotional security of employees. She adds that HR professionals' major role focuses not only on having policies and procedures in place but also ensuring the involvement of all the stakeholders. She mentions the factors needed to include in emergency planning such as site visits and security briefings.

The article offers information on the Star or Merit award for the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for manufacturers in the U.S. It notes that VPP requires cooperative and proactive efforts from the management, labor force, and OSHA to focus on hazard prevention to avoid fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. It adds that the VPP Star is awarded to a manufacturer that has implemented effective safety and health management systems.

The article focuses on the measures for improving cooperation between operators and maintenance staff. It mentions that cooperation between machine operators and maintenance staff is significant for occupational safety and health, whereas the bad communication results in serious and fatal accidents. It highlights that companies have implemented safety rules for all staff and special procedures for maintenance tasks related to risk assessments.

The article details how the BP PLC Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico happened. It identifies seven fatal flaws that led to the oil spill and draws lessons on how to prevent future catastrophes. It discusses the importance of analyzing the industrial disasters to understand the root causes behind every accident.

The article discusses the control of drum level in a boiler to ensure the efficiency and safety of its operation. When the drum level exceeds the limit, the boiler may be damaged from the carryover of water to the turbine. On the other hand, when there is low drum level, overheating of the tubes occurs. In addition, the pressure in the drum decreases due to the uneven temperature from the feedwater and in the drum.

Training and company policies must help employees decide that they can protect themselves from heat stress. Reducing heat stress will improve productivity and reduce accidents in the workplace. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Proper eyewear starts with making sure the PPE fits the task at hand. This often requires employers to conduct a workplace hazard assessment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]