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Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers are responsible for providing workplaces free of known safety and health hazards. This includes protecting workers from heat-related hazards. Click on the link to see what actions you should take: #OSHA #heatrelatedhealthhazards #healthhazard#workplacesafety https://lnkd.in/gc-7ZpiU

Occupational health and safety is often in the background or is a subtext of most business-related scandals - executive departures, leadership fails, prison escapes, air pollution deaths. SafetyAtWorkBlog looks at very recent examples. https://lnkd.in/g5u58XCp #OHS #Leadership #WHS #scandal

The future of work raises questions for occupational #safety and health, including how to protect temporary workers. This new, free technical report can help you with evaluation and contracting, supervisor training, and injury and illness reporting. assp.us/466kXPr

On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) unveiled a notice of proposed rulemaking titled, “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings.” The proposed rule seeks to set the first nationwide standard addressing the hazards of excessive heat in indoor and outdoor work settings and would apply to approximately 36 million workers. This Ogletree Deakins webinar will tackle many questions about the proposed rule, including why employers may need to prepare for the rule while it is still pending, what the timeline for enforcement is, and how to ensure compliance if and when the rule takes effect.

Stay Safe on the Jobsite: Report Every Incident! 🚧 No matter how minor an injury may seem, reporting it promptly ensures swift action and prevention of further hazards. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, critical injuries must be reported within 48 hours, protecting everyone on site. Don't wait, report immediately to keep your workplace safe. Check out our latest blog for more insights: https://lnkd.in/esbmZ-_X #SafetyFirst #SafetyFirstConsulting #Safety #EffectiveCommunication #JobsiteSafety

Recently, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health released a new resource for employers and workers that addresses the health hazards associated with lead pipe removal and replacement. Here's what you need to know: https://bit.ly/3ufh6lb #Infographic #leadexposure

Reduce injuries and illness caused by insects and snakes by educating workers and providing appropriate protection. Check out this article for tips from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that you can share with your crews to help lower the risks of these outdoor hazards: https://ow.ly/JYV850RjnYf

Outdoor workers are at risk of the effects of excessive heat. When working under hot conditions, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends #WaterRestShade as well as allowing more frequent breaks for new workers or workers who have been away from the job for a week or more (acclimatization). Knowing symptoms, prevention, and emergency response methods can help prevent heat-related illnesses and death. Visit osha.gov/heat for more information. #FLPublicPower #PublicPower #BeatTheHeat #WeatherReady

The day promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. Workers and employees spend most of their time in the organisation where they work to earn money. The office or workplace is like a second home. So, it is important to maintain healthy standards so that any kind of mishappening or injury related to work does not take place or be avoided. Therefore, World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on April 28 to spread awareness about it. The day also focuses on enhancing social dialogues around the culture of safety and health. #acfslogistics #happyworldhealthsafetyday #shippingindustry #warehousing

You have heard me go on and on about Total Worker Health®. Still, I realized that many of you may not truly understand what Total Worker Health® actually is. Definition: “Policies, programs, and practices that integrate protection from work-related safety and health hazards with promotion of injury and illness-prevention efforts to advance worker well-being.” Check out this article by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to learn more: https://buff.ly/49F7dgH #WHI #WorkplaceHealthInc. #TotalWorkerHealth #WorkplaceWellness #WorkerWellbeing #OccupationalSafety