I would like to see what people feel in regards to the impact the financial recession has had on the safety profession, and industry in general. Have we started to see a reluctance to implement new safety programs or are things just going along as normal?  ISQEM are interested in your views and how we can make safety a key issue for 2012 and 2013

Wayne

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HealthyAmericans.org just posted a injury prevention report card for each state. Based on an evaluation on "10 key indicators of steps states can take to prevent injuries", including such things as enforcing seat belts, drunk driving, domestic violence, etc...

One one scored a perfect 10, but CA and New York got a 9 while WA, OR and North Carolina each scored an 8.

At the bottom of the list Montana and Ohio ended up with only 2…

Memorial Day weekend is here. You've got the day off work, you're having a few friends over, a few beers and, of course, you're grilling.

According to the NFPA, 5 out of 6 fires that involve grills were gas grills. Gas grills cause almost 7,000 house fires each year. Charcoal or other solid-fueled grills cause about 1,100 house fires each year.

Here's a break down of how the fires got started:…

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CSB Deploys Team to El Dorado, Arkansas to Investigate Fatal Hot Work Explosion

May 22, 2012

Washington, DC May 22, 2012 The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) today deployed a four-person investigation team to El Dorado, Arkansas to determine the cause of…

This information is from a pdf that you can view or download from the Kimberly-Clark website entitled "Are high speed dryers really worth the risk?"

Several new studies reveal that

high speed dryers can pose bacterial contamination, tenant dissatisfaction and other business…

*** Traffic Safety Alert Bulletin ***

The May 2012 Click It or Ticket Mobilization will play a critical role in the effort to keep people safe on our nations roads and highways. From May 21 June 3, 2012 law enforcement agencies nationwide will conduct Click It or Ticket campaigns that incorporate zero-tolerance enforcement of safety belt laws with paid advertising and the support of government agencies, local coalitions and school officials to…

Parking Lot Safety Tips



One of the most likely places to be involved in a fender bender is in a parking lot! We have traffic congestion in certain areas of our parking lots. Please increase your awareness and SLOW DOWN!



People seem to suspend their good judgment when looking for a parking space, driving through a parking lot…

OSHA is gearing up for what might be shaping up to be a very hot summer by trying to raise awareness of heat stress and heat related illnesses and fatalities.

The OSHA website sports a new page with a lot of information, videos, training materials and more.

• There's a…

We've talked recently on this blog about the problem with laundered shop towels and how they all contain heavy metals. Seeing as the most common use for shop towels is wiping the face and hands, this means that your exposure to heavy metals increases every time you use a shop towel. Not a good thing. The solution, of course, is to use disposable wipers. The problem, however, is…

Falls are still the number one killer as well as the number one source of injuries in the construction trade. To change this, several organizations including NIOSH, OSHA, CPWR as well as state and private sectro have partnered and created a website. http://stopconstructionfalls.com/ is a "Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction". Their goal is to prevent fatalities and injuries through a 3-pronged approach:

1. Plan

2.…

May is National Bike Month

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The League of American Bicyclists is the national sponsor of Bike Month, and this year Bike to Work Week is May 14-19, 2012 and Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 18, 2012.

Spring and Summer fun has begun. Kids are soon out of school on the streets, gas prices are at record…

An unsafe deck, generally looks no different from one that is which is why it is imperative to check it. Most problems are not readily seen and a checklist of items to look for is usually necessary.

Fortunately, Fine Homebuilding provides just such a list.

The interactive list is provided in the form of an image of a deck with 8 items that you mouse over to reveal a pop-up box detailing how to check for…

If you haven't checked out the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries website lately, you should head over there right away, especially if you need training or are in charge of making sure others are properly trained in safety.

Here's what you'll find…

*** Health and Safety Alert Bulletin *** Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

A number of states, including New Mexico, Oregon and Washington are reporting an alarming number of whooping cough cases. In the case of Washington there are a reported 1,100 reported cases which is ten times the number of cases from a year ago. Health officials are urging adults and teens,…

NAOSH 2012: Sunday, May 6th - Saturday, May 12th

ASSE urges everyone to get involved in NAOSH Week in an effort to better educate the public about the…

It's Spring Time to Prevent Lyme Disease

May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month

When you're outside this spring and summer, prevent tick bites and reduce your risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases by following these tips.

Though Lyme disease cases have been reported in nearly every state,…

According to an article in the Seattle Times and dated Monday April 30, 2012, a new study has found a strong link between people who skip breakfast and type II diabetes.

Not eating a healthy breakfast has been linked to mood swings, memory problems, depression and drops in energy levels as well as to problems with gainning weight. The weight gain is thought to be related to…

May National Stroke Awareness Month

May is here. Some of us have had personal experiences with family, friends or loved ones that have had or know someone that has experienced a stroke.

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is also a leading cause of serious long-term disability. While most…