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ASSE Offers Clean-Up Tips for Flood-Related Mold
July 3, 2008
A blotch of black, gray, white, red, orange, yellow, blue, or violet fuzzy or slimy growth is usually the result of widespread mold growth. Besides infection and allergic reactions, excessive mold growth indoors can result in offensive, musty odors from the gases released by certain molds as they grow and die.
Safety Leaders Meet in Seoul, Sign Declaration Promoting Safer Workplaces
July 1, 2008
"Work that respects human dignity is the essence of decent work, the mission of the ILO," said ILO Director-General Juan Somavia. "Decent work must be safe work."
Guidelines for a Quality Program
By Linda Johnson Sherrard, MS, CSP · July 2008
That’s a clever use of duct tape, I thought, but it’s not reasonable for work boots. The employee wore a pair of dry, rotted-leather safety shoes that were being held together with duct tape, and he was trying to make it to payday. I’ve seen other employees who have purchased used safety shoes that had been worn down, causing uneven foot surfaces or treads that could potentially cause a fall. I’ve also seen the super-discount safety shoes, which are hard to walk in and extremely heavy.
OSHA Files $877,000 Case Against NYC Concrete Contractor
June 23, 2008
The case began after a complaint last year alleged fall hazards were present.
Podcasts Highlight Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week
June 22, 2008
Beginning today, the week asks emergency responders to focus on their PPE, training, wellness, exercise, and medical and physical evaluations.
NIOSH Issues Guidance on Emergency PPE for CBRN Response to Terrorism
June 21, 2008
Currently, no single personal protective ensemble can protect the wearer from exposure to all hazards.
New Guidance Showcases Effective Mining Noise Controls
June 20, 2008
Issued Wednesday, the bulletin describes "technologically achievable and promising" controls for several types of machines used in mines.
What to Wear to Work
By Ken Cybart · June 2008
Arc flashes occur when electrical current jumps the gap between two or more energized conductors. Depending upon the amount of current, arc temperatures can exceed 35,000 degrees F. That’s why electrical workers must wear fire-resistant (FR) personal protective equipment when working near exposed, energized equipment.
Diabetics Twice As Likely to Suffer Hearing Loss
June 19, 2008
A new NIH-funded study suggests hearing loss is underdiagnosed in this population.
As Summer Sizzles, Does Protection Wane?
By Linda Johnson Sherrard, MS, CSP · June 2008
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