Hepatitis B Immunization Protection Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a harmful microorganism that can cause potentially life-threatening diseases in humans. HBV infection is transmitted through contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), as defined by OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030. Workers who may come into contact with blood or OPIM during … Read more
Bloodborne Pathogen Encounter Protocol In compliance with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens regulation (29 CFR 1910.1030), employers must provide immediate, confidential medical assessments and follow-up care for employees who experience exposure incidents, such as needlesticks. An exposure incident involves specific contact with the eye, mouth, mucous membrane, broken skin, or through parenteral means, with blood or other … Read more
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has launched a survey to understand the impacts of state laws legalizing marijuana on trucking and its workforce. This comes as conflicts and uncertainty arise between state and federal laws, especially for federally-regulated workers. The survey, first deployed in-person at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) with over 300 drivers … Read more
Introduction The U.S. is one of the few industrialized countries that has yet to ban the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution of commercial asbestos, a deadly carcinogen. Despite well-documented health risks, asbestos exposure continues to endanger the lives of American workers. However, a new bipartisan effort in Congress aims to change this situation. The Alan … Read more
There is a serious issue that’s been affecting our workers in the Midwest. It’s something that might not cross your mind every day, but it’s critical for those who work in the trenches—excavation hazards. In 2022, we saw a heartbreaking increase in the number of workers who lost their lives while working in trenches and … Read more
Background Let’s talk about a metal that’s making some serious waves in industries across the board. I’m talking about beryllium. Now, beryllium and its compounds have earned a spot on the all-star team of materials used in aerospace, electronics, energy, telecommunications, medical, and defense fields. But don’t let its impressive résumé fool you—beryllium is a … Read more
Steering Clear of Subterranean Dangers in the Course of Horizontal Directional Drilling Undertakings If there’s one thing to remember before breaking ground with your drill, it’s that using your state’s utility location system isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a must. Now, when it comes to horizontal directional drilling (HDD for short), there’s a bit of lingo … Read more
Bernardino Ramazzini, born in Carpi in Emilia-Romagna in 1633, is often described as the “father of occupational medicine,” whose seminal contributions to the field continue to influence medical practice today. As an illustrious physician, Ramazzini’s pioneering work extended beyond the realm of occupational health, leaving notable impressions on the study of cancer and the treatment … Read more
I’ve got a little story to tell you about a virus that’s ruffling the feathers of our friends in the poultry business. This pesky invader goes by the name of avian influenza, and it’s no stranger to causing a bit of a flap among our feathered friends. Now, before you start imagining a chickenpox party … Read more
I’ve got some news to share with you today that will make your day a little brighter. You see, the good folks over at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have been working up a storm to clean up the air we breathe. And let me tell ya, they’ve come up with a doozy of … Read more
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