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Workers' Comp Woes: Injured Workers and Opiate Addiction

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:01:00 EST

A workers' compensation insurance holding company has established a narcotics program to address the problem of injured workers developing opiate addictions that make them unable to return to work in a timely fashion – or at all.

Schedule a Hot Date with a Flu Shot this Valentine's Day

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:03:00 EST

Valentine's Day might put you in the mood for some kissing, but it's also the perfect time of the year to transmit diseases. All the roses, candies and fine wine in the world won't ensure a romantic evening if you and your sweetheart succumb to a nasty cold or flu.

Workplace Violence and the 'Bad Apple' Myth

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:22:00 EST

The perception that a workplace shooting occurs after a disturbed individual "snaps" may be misguided. According to the new documentary "Murder by Proxy: How America Went Postal," workplace violence stems not from one bad apple but rather a toxic workplace culture.

Poll: Regulations Not the Top Concern for Small Business Owners

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:16:00 EST

A new poll reveals that most small business owners do not list regulations as a top concern or barrier to their businesses; in fact, many respondents view regulations as a way to level the playing field with larger companies.

Only OSHA Has Not Adopted Chemical Safety Board Recommendations Stemming from Imperial Sugar Explosion

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:06:00 EST

On the fourth anniversary of the deadly Imperial Sugar explosion, Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso revealed that all but one of the agency’s recommendations successfully have been adopted by their recipients. Only OSHA has neglected to heed CSB’s call to "proceed expeditiously" on the recommendation that OSHA promulgate a new combustible dust standard for general industry.

Don’t Let Winter Have You Singing the Blues

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:56:00 EST

Call it whatever you want: the winter blues, the blahs, the winter doldrums, seasonal affective disorder. Winter can be a bummer for some people. Shorter days, cold weather and a lack of sunshine can make getting out of bed a challenge for many people, let alone being motivated and energized for work.

It's No Shock: AED Training Can Save Lives

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:14:00 EST

A registered nurse is leading a nationwide effort to train citizens in the proper use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to help save thousands of lives.

MSHA Administrator: The Nation's Mine Safety Is Improving

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:14:00 EST

In a Feb. 2 speech, MSHA Administrator Joseph A. Main said the agency's enforcement efforts, combined with increased compliance within the industry, "are making a difference and making mines safer for the nation's miners."

CSB Provides Update on Safety Progress 5 Years After Little General Propane Explosion

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:29:00 EST

Five years ago on Jan. 30, a propone explosion at the Little General convenience store in Ghent, W.Va., killed four people and injured six others. To mark the anniversary of this tragic event, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) provided an update on the board's recommendations, which were issued to improve propane technician training and emergency response efforts.

Drive Sober this Super Bowl Sunday

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:59:00 EST

Sports fans around the country are gearing up for Super Bowl parties this Sunday. While you might not be in danger of incurring any football-related injuries while watching the game, Super Bowl Sunday presents other risks – namely, drunk or buzzed driving.

EU-OSHA Announces Workplace Safety Photo Contest Winners

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:33:00 EST

A blindfolded girl wanders in front of a moving piece of farm equipment to highlight the dangers of agricultural safety. Slovenian coal mining students receive instruction for a dangerous job. A farmer dons a respirator and prepares to treat his crops with pesticides. A construction worker in Madrid studies the view from his vantage point. These images and more make up the winning entry in EU-OSHA's 2011 pan-European photo competition on safety and health in the workplace.

Researchers Develop Natural Disaster Network

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:48:00 EST

Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed an emergency communications network that will maintain operation during natural disasters and provide critical warnings and geographic information to people affected by the disasters.

San Francisco Food Processor Settles with EPA Involving Anhydrous Ammonia Releases

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:14:00 EST

San Francisco food processor Columbus Manufacturing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbus Foods LLC, has agreed to $6 million in upgrades and a nearly $700,000 fine following two incidents that caused the release of two hazardous ammonia clouds that left 17 people hospitalized.

Q&A with Future Leader in EHS Jeffrey R. Walls

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:29:00 EST

He's earning his M.S. in environmental and occupational exposure science at the University of Washington. He's bilingual. He's traveled the world. He even climbs active volcanoes. He's Jeffrey R. Walls, the 2011 Future Leader in EHS. Get up close and personal with Walls in this new Q&A.

Social Networking

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST

Everyone who tweets, raise your hand. Now, everyone who doesn’t know a hash tag from hash browns, raise your hand.