NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Attorneys for a group of workers who believe their jobs cleaning up a massive coal ash spill in Tennessee led to a slew of illnesses, including fatal cancers, have reached a settlement with the contractor who organized the cleanup for the Tennessee Valley Authority, according to a notice posted on the … Continue reading Contractor Says it has Settled Lawsuit with Sick and Dying Coal Ash Workers
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Contaminated eye drops linked to another death, 81 infections: CDC
An outbreak linked to recalled eye drops has infected 81 people in Florida and in 18 other states, according to a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said it is investigating the strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Health officials said the strain, called VIM-GES-CRPA, had never been reported in the United … Continue reading Contaminated eye drops linked to another death, 81 infections: CDC
At least 1 dead, 96 sickened in fungal outbreak at Michigan paper mill
All cases are among workers, contractors or visitors of a paper and packaging materials plant in the Michigan town of Escanaba, which has now been temporarily shuttered. — Read on news.yahoo.com/least-1-dead-96-sickened-211207651.html
Worried Residents Near Ohio Train Derailment Report Dead Fish and Chickens as Authorities Say it’s Safe to Return. – Residents Around East Palestine Fear They, Their Animals, and Water Sources Were Exposed to Hazardous Chemicals. TrainDerailment #ChemicalSpill #EPA #CommunitySafety
https://youtu.be/ry-jgGFRVCA By Aria Bendix and David K. Li For days, authorities have been telling residents of the area around East Palestine, Ohio, that it is safe to return home after a 150-car train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed Feb. 3. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said the chemical spill resulting from the derailment had killed … Continue reading Worried Residents Near Ohio Train Derailment Report Dead Fish and Chickens as Authorities Say it’s Safe to Return. – Residents Around East Palestine Fear They, Their Animals, and Water Sources Were Exposed to Hazardous Chemicals. TrainDerailment #ChemicalSpill #EPA #CommunitySafety
Advances in Early Detection of Alzheimer’s
A simple blood test reveals a great deal about our health. Anemia, blood cancers, and infection can be detected in addition to learning information …Advances in Early Detection of Alzheimer’s
“OSHA Recordable Injuries- To Record Or Not To Record – Here Are Some Answers”
Safety Records: Recording Work-Related Illness and Injury Each employer is required by OSHA to keep records of fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. Specifically, they must record each fatality, injury and illness that is work-related is a new case, and meets one or more of the general recording criteria noted in Section 1904.7 (or the application to … Continue reading “OSHA Recordable Injuries- To Record Or Not To Record – Here Are Some Answers”
OSHA 300 Log – “Recordable Or Not?”
Employers know they need to keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses, but sometimes figuring out whether a particular case belongs on the OSHA 300 Log can be tricky. OSHA uses a four-part test to determine recordability. In order for an injury or illness to be considered recordable, the case must meet all four of … Continue reading OSHA 300 Log – “Recordable Or Not?”
OSHA 300 Log – “Recordable Or Not?”
Employers know they need to keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses, but sometimes figuring out whether a particular case belongs on the OSHA 300 Log can be tricky.OSHA uses a four-part test to determine recordability. In order for an injury or illness to be considered recordable, the case must meet all four of the … Continue reading OSHA 300 Log – “Recordable Or Not?”
OSHA Law Update – February 1st – An Important OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping Deadline
By Amanda R. Strainis-Walker and Eric J. Conn February 1st is an important annual OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping deadline for all U.S. employers, except for those with only ten or fewer employees or who operate in enumerated low hazard industries such as retail, service, finance, insurance or real estate (see the exempted industries at Appendix … Continue reading OSHA Law Update – February 1st – An Important OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping Deadline
OSHA Quick Takes – February 1, 2012
In this issue New RAND study on the effectiveness of California's Injury and Illness Prevention Program rule OSHA reminds employers to post injury/illness summaries beginning Feb. 1 New OSHA training videos in English and Spanish help educate workers on respirator use California Attorney General announces settlement requiring honest advertising over Brazilian Blowout products OSHA orders … Continue reading OSHA Quick Takes – February 1, 2012
Recordkeeping Tips from a Safety Law Attorney
Some really good information from this Webinar! OSHA recordkeeping requirements can be difficult to navigate. Here's some help on two key issues from an attorney who specializes in safety law. In a recent BLR webinar entitled "Safety Recordkeeping: Maintaining Records that Pass Inspection andBuild Strong Safety Culture," Adele L Abrams, Esq., CMSP, of the Law … Continue reading Recordkeeping Tips from a Safety Law Attorney
New OSHA App for Heat Monitoring & Heat Illness
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT)- When summer temperatures sky rocket, a quick trip to the pool or some relaxing shade can be the perfect answer. If you work outdoors, however, there's no escaping the oppressive summer heat. "Obviously humidity, high humidity affects the heat index. It can be very dangerous, it can precipitate heat stroke, even go … Continue reading New OSHA App for Heat Monitoring & Heat Illness
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