A new program launched by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is designed to help small and mid-sized businesses create health and safety programs that reduce the risk of injury to workers. The program, called the Safe and...
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Tips for lessening workplace head injuries in Virginia
Many construction workers and those employed in the oil and gas industry are often exposed to overhead hazards that can turn deadly, especially if they are unprotected and they suffer a serious face or head injury from a fall or a falling object. For instance, in...
March is dedicated to eye injury awareness
Many Virginia residents have jobs that put their eyes in danger. Construction workers are required to wear eye protection, but other types of jobs can harm to eyes, especially ones that involve spending long periods of time working on a computer. The American Academy...
About occupational skin diseases
Virginia employees who routinely work around hazardous materials should be aware that occupational skin diseases may be more prevalent than they think. In fact, they are the second-most common type of workplace ailments. The National Institute of Occupational Safety...
What 2017 holds for workers’ comp law
Workers' compensation could be changing for workers in Virginia and elsewhere in America because of 2016 state and national election results. For instance, some workers' compensation insurance companies may exit the marketplace unless rates are increased. The National...
How shift work may affect a person’s health
Virginia shift workers may suffer from sleep disorders that could increase the chance of a workplace accident and may also increase the likelihood of contracting some serious diseases. According to a study, rotating shifts can help mitigate some of these effects as...
Construction workers face many physical risks
Construction workers in Virginia and throughout the country are at a high risk for tendon, muscle and joint injuries. This was the finding of a study that estimated that full-time and wage construction workers lost $46 million in wages in 2014. Many of the injuries...
Beryllium exposure levels reduced by OSHA
Virginia workers who may have been exposed to beryllium in the workplace should be aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has lowered the permissible exposure limits. Beryllium is a toxic metal that is often found in electronics. The rule, which...
Potential dangers of fall-arrest gear in Virginia
Although personal protective equipment is essential for individuals who work at great heights in Virginia, this equipment may also present a danger to someone who has fallen. In some cases, a person who is stuck in a full-body harness may experience orthostatic...
Stopping workplace injuries by using smartphones
Virginia residents who work in the manufacturing industry as well as their employers may be concerned about finding new ways of reducing or eliminating workplace injuries. The current methods for accurately assessing the risk of injury leave for a particular job are...