Outbreaks of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, pose serious risks to the health and safety of workers who handle infected birds or poultry. With highly pathogenic strains like H5N1 leading to high mortality rates in bird populations across multiple states, preventing transmission to humans is paramount. This article will provide an in-depth look … Read more
Tick-borne diseases are a growing threat, with over 50,000 cases reported yearly in the United States and many more going unreported. Outdoor workers face an elevated risk of exposure due to the nature of their occupations in construction, landscaping, utilities work, and more. Understanding disease-carrying tick habitat, bite prevention methods, tick removal procedures, and disease … Read more
Workplace injuries and illnesses are an unfortunate reality across many industries. To better understand these incidents and protect America’s workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented new electronic reporting rules. These requirements will provide OSHA, employers, employees and the public with more robust data to identify hazards, patterns and solutions. The New … Read more
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% of Americans come down with influenza which can spread rapidly in workplace environments. For employers and employees in fields like healthcare, education, hospitality and transportation, understanding flu risks, … Read more
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 safety hazards. As communities band together to clean up, recover, and rebuild from the destruction, the workers involved in these activities face serious risks that must be addressed. This … Read more
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, and chemicals into a well under high pressure to fracture shale formations and improve access to trapped hydrocarbons. The process is not new, but its use has greatly … Read more
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 not adequately shielded. As such, heat exposure has developed into a pressing occupational health and safety issue needing urgent attention. Annual Heat Toll Thousands of U.S. workers … Read more
Introduction Influenza pandemics pose serious threats to public health globally. As highly contagious respiratory illnesses caused by new influenza virus strains, pandemics can rapidly spread worldwide resulting in high levels of illness, death, and societal disruption. Healthcare workers and employers have critical roles to play in preparing for and responding to influenza pandemics. Proper planning … Read more
Workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities continue to impose heavy human and financial costs across industries. However, these adverse outcomes can often be prevented through proactive safety and health programs centered around leading indicators—metrics that provide early warning signs of potential hazards or program inadequacies. Leading indicators allow employers to monitor critical aspects of their safety … Read more
Pest control pyrotechnics refer to specialized explosive devices utilized to disperse nuisance wild animals without causing injury. Proper handling and use of these products is crucial to ensure both safety and efficacy in pest control operations. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of working with pest control pyrotechnics, including relevant terminology, safety precautions, storage, … Read more
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