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The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has announced plans to publish interim guidelines for Zika virus protection by spring.Zika was first discovered in the late 1940s in Uganda, during which monkeys infected with yellow fever were exhibiting symptoms of the virus. It wasn't until the 1950s, however, when it was identified in humans. Since then, outbreaks have occurs in numerous regions, including Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas.People who are infected with …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced its annual Step Up for Safety campaign. This campaign is intended to raise awareness about the many safety hazards facing workers in the oil and gas industry.Each year, thousands of workers in the oil and gas industry are injured, making it one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. Furthermore, Director of NIOSH Dr. John Howard says that oil and gas has a fatality rate that's roughly seven times higher than the av …

Construction is a major sector within the United States economy, responsible for generating an estimated $1.7 trillion annually and employing more than 7 million workers. Like all industries, though, construction workers are susceptible to on-the-job injuries. In an effort to curb these numbers and promote a safer workplace, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a list of the "Big Four" safety hazards faced by construction workers.Slip-and-FallsIt should come as …

Are you planning a major home renovation in the near future? According to some statistics, the United States home improvement and repair industry is amounted to roughly $284 billion. There's no faster way to revitalize an otherwise dull decor than by renovating your home. However, you'll want to follow some basic safety measures to reduce the risk of injury.Know Your HomeWhether you're knocking down an existing wall or installing a new fixture, you should familiarize yourself with your home's la …

A new bill has been passed by the Washington House of Representatives that seeks to strengthen the safety for transporting rail workers to and from their job site.The bill was first introduced by State Representative Derek Stanford, who stressed that the single most "dangerous" aspect of rail work isn't necessarily on the railroad, but rather it's the drive to and from the job site. In the wake of numerous injuries and incidents, Stanford drafted a new bill in an effort to reduce these numbers w …