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The Power Plant Smokestack Third Rail is the Lifesaver

Revised 12/22/2024 Originally posted November 29, 2014: It was quite a site at the coal-fired Power Plant in North Central Oklahoma to see a 400-…The Power Plant Smokestack Third Rail is the Lifesaver

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Tornado Quest Top Science Links For December 14 – 21, 2024 #science #weather #climate #climatechange #tornado #winter #astronomy

Greetings to all, happy holidays, and happy winter solstice! I’m glad you stopped by and hope your holiday season is going well. This week, take a …Tornado Quest Top Science Links For December 14 – 21, 2024 #science #weather #climate #climatechange #tornado #winter #astronomy

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Improved Recruitment and Retention of Women Firefighters with Elevated Attention to their Health and Safety.

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Suzanne M. Marsh, MPA; Meghan Kiederer, BA; Wesley R. Attwood, DrCJ; Susan Moore, PhD Photo credit National Volunteer Fire Council The advantages of a workforce populated with both men and women are well-documented and range from increased collaboration to greater productivity.[1] While other industries benefit from a balanced workforce (53% male), the fire…

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Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker issues statement on 2023 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, Doug Parker, has issued the following statement in regard to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ release of its 2023 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries on Dec. 19, 2024: “Today’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is more positive news for worker safety and health. In November, the bureau…

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'Bird flu symptoms': Online searches spike after first severe case in US

(NEXSTAR) – Health officials on Wednesday confirmed the first severe case of bird flu in the U.S., causing a spike in online searches for symptoms of…‘Bird flu symptoms’: Online searches spike after first severe case in US

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Consumer Alert: Stop Using Alcohol or Other Liquid-Burning Fire Pits That Violate Voluntary Standards and Present Flame Jetting and Fire Hazards; Two Deaths and Dozens of Serious Burn Injuries Reported.

Name of Product: Fire pits meant to burn pooled alcohol or other liquid fuel Hazard: Fire pits that require consumers to pour isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or other liquid fuel into an open container or bowl and then ignite the pooled liquid in the same location it was poured violate the requirements in voluntary safety standard ASTM F3363-19.  Flame jetting, a second hazard, can occur when…

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OSHA Inspectors to Use AI-Driven Smart Glasses to Inspect Workplaces: What Employers Should Do to Protect Privacy Rights

Fisher Phillips Insights 12.10.24 A high-tech company just announced that it will expand its deployment of smart glasses equipped with cameras, sensors, and internet connectivity to even more federal safety inspectors in 2025 so they have ability for real-time documentation, augmented reality features, and instant communication with outside personnel. Although details of OSHA’s intended use of…

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR'S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) EXPANDS ITS DEPLOYMENT OF VUZIX M400 SMART GLASSES.

December 02, 2024 8:17am EST Download as PDF ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of smart glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expanded its deployment of Vuzix M400™ smart…

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Is Amazon Hiding Its Injury Rate?

Dec. 17, 2024 While a senate report finds a higher injury rate, Amazon says the survey is flawed. A report released on Dec. 15 by the US Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, chaired by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt), concluded, after an 18-month investigation, that Amazon warehouses had 30% more injuries than the industry’s rate in 2023. The report said that in each of the…

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My Life, My Work, Unexpected Illness & Outrageous Medical Bills…

Many of you may have noticed that my safety blog website has a new url address. Due to a life altering illness 7 months ago, and unable to pay for many things as well as renew my website domain, I lost my original site domain name after having it for 14 years. None of us ever expects to have a severe illness, let alone pay the unbelievable medical costs beyond what insurance covers. I am now…

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US Department of Labor announces settlement with Amazon requiring corporate-wide ergonomic measures at facilities across the country.

Agreement will facilitate effective implementation of a corporate-wide ergonomics program WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Amazon have entered into a corporate-wide settlement to help better protect employees from hazardous working conditions leading to serious lower back and other musculoskeletal disorders at…

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Cal/OSHA’s First Willful Heat Violation Citation Highlights Heat Illness Prevention Focus

By Andrea O. Chavez and Rachel L. Conn Cal/OSHA announced in a press release on December 12, 2024, that it had issued its first willful heat …Cal/OSHA’s First Willful Heat Violation Citation Highlights Heat Illness Prevention Focus

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Effectiveness of training in reducing accidents in construction companies

This study evaluated the impact of construction safety training on accident rates in Spanish industry. Data from 1,283 Spanish construction companies…Effectiveness of training in reducing accidents in construction companies

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Safety Culture or: How cultures can both sensitise or blind us to danger

I’ve long been critical of the construct, and application of, ‘safety culture’ (at best, I’d probably be described as from the interpretive camp—e.g.…Safety Culture or: How cultures can both sensitise or blind us to danger

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Weekly Toll: How Workers Die

Weekly Toll: How Workers Die

How workers died last week. Fumes from pig barn, tree service, crushed under a steam roller, falls, forklift, fire fighting, shootings, vehicle …Weekly Toll: How Workers Die

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Nevada’s Heat Standard: Much Ado About Little?

Nevada’s Heat Standard: Much Ado About Little?

When writing about Trump 2.0, I expressed the hope that OSHA state plan states would take the initiative to protect workers from hazards such as … Nevada’s Heat Standard: Much Ado About Little

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An analysis of the relationship between project management and safety management in the Norwegian construction industry

This study evaluated the relationship between project management and safety management in the Norwegian construction industry. Data was from 111 …An analysis of the relationship between project management and safety management in the Norwegian construction industry