SafetyBlog

There are more than 15,000 ambulance services operating in the United States. When a person experiences a medical emergency, these services can provide life-saving treatment and transportation. However, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has recently published new data regarding the safety of ambulance workers.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reviewed 45 ambulance-related crashes from 2001 to 2015, which they found that 84% of ambulance wor …

Contrary to what some people believe, you don't have to spend countless hours sweating away at the gym to reap the benefits of a physically active lifestyle. There's new evidence suggesting that small amounts of exercise -- even walking at a brisk pace -- can lower the risk of many diseases and chronic illnesses.Researchers presented two new studies at the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference highlight the health benefits of exercise. In one study, more than 3000 women who …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have released new safety recommendations for working on towers. It's important to note that these are merely recommendations and not requirements. Neither employers nor employees can be fined or otherwise penalized for failing to comply with them. Nonetheless, OSHA and the FCC believe these recommendations can help protect workers from injury.More specifically, OSHA and the FCC are concerned …

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has proposed a new "safety blueprint" to help the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) further protect workers from injury and illness.Founded in the wake of a massive factory fire that left 146 workers dead, the ASSE is one of the country's oldest worker safety organizations. Its motto is "Protecting People, Property and the Environment since 1911." Today, the ASSE operates with 151 chapters throughout 75 countries.According to the …

Hundreds of thousands of workers are injured each year in the United States. While some of these injuries are minor, others are more severe. Ever since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was first created, these numbers have been on the decline. However, work-related injury remains a serious problem, particularly in high-risk industries such as construction, oil and gas, and agriculture. So, what are some of the most common causes of work-related injury?Contact with Objects …