Occupational Hazards

We're making changes at Occupational Hazards in the year 2000, but our commitment to sewing our readers and customers remains the same. You still there? We're taking a giant leap of faith, according to some sources, in believing that the first issue...

Forging a strong behavior-based safely program requires attention to these two critical elements missing in many organizations. There is no question that behavior-based safety (BBS) is 1) in vogue, 2) ef-fective in reducing injuries and illnesses,...

One side's version of a dispute over the internal governance of the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) dominated the first public meeting of the 2-year old panel held Dec. 9 in Washington, D.C. The conflict pits CSB Chair...

The fatal explosion at the Ford Rouge Complex power plant in Dearborn, Mich., played a role in the company's union contract agreement with United Auto Workers (UAW). Ford spokesperson Ed Miller said the accident, which resulted in six dead and 14...

This lockout/tagout strategy goes beyond compliance to help ensure the elimination of serious injuries while encouraging high productivity Continuous advances in machine, equipment and process technology are making companies more efficient, productive...

Incompletions are hazardous to your health. Here are some time management principles that can help you cope when your inbox is overflowing. Time management continues to crop up as a key source of aggravation and stress among safety, health and environmental...

The epic struggle to complete an ergonomics standard is far from over, but for one day in November, OSHA could ignore its critics and control the debate on what could be one of the most far-reaching workplace rules of the decade. Not the politics...

When it comes to protective eyewear, it's safely first, and that means careful attention to fit and quality. The design of safety eyewear has become increasingly influenced by fashion and price. Unfortunately, following the trends set by major sunglass...

Do you need a respiratory protection program if exposures are below the OSHA PEL? A look at voluntary respirator use and the revised OSHA standard The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has always required employers to have a complete...