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Flu Safety in Workplaces: A Brief Guide
Influenza, commonly known as “the flu,” is a highly contagious viral infection that impacts workplaces every year. During flu season, typically between December and February, around 8% [...]
Keeping Workers Safe During Disaster Cleanup and Recovery
When natural disasters like floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes strike, they often leave behind not just physical damage to infrastructure and property, but also significant health and sa [...]
Protecting Workers from Silica Dust during Hydraulic Fracturing Operations
Introduction Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as “fracking,” is a technique used to stimulate oil and gas production from wells. It involves pumping large volumes of water, sand, a [...]
Beating the Heat: Safeguarding Workers Against Extreme Temperatures
Sweltering temperatures are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change. This extreme heat poses severe —even fatal— dangers for both outdoor and indoor workers who are no [...]
Influenza Pandemic Prep Guide for Healthcare Workers
Introduction Influenza pandemics pose serious threats to public health globally. As highly contagious respiratory illnesses caused by new influenza virus strains, pandemics can rapidly [...]
Harnessing Leading Indicators for Enhanced Workplace Safety
Workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities continue to impose heavy human and financial costs across industries. However, these adverse outcomes can often be prevented through proac [...]