Exercise Surpasses Ergonomics in Treating Work Injuries
Jul 25, 2006
Exercise, not ergonomics or other "conservative" methods such as physiotherapy, is the most effective strategy for treating work-related complaints of the upper body, according to studies performed in the Netherlands.
Study: Thicker Waistlines Equal Thinner Wallets
Jul 19, 2006
Obesity not only affects workers' physical health but also their financial health, according to a new study that found medical and pharmacy costs rose steadily for employees with above-normal body weight.
U.K.: Agency Targets Workplace Vibration Hazards, Hearing Damage
Jul 17, 2006
More than 2 million workers in Great Britain are exposed to either excessive noise or hand-arm vibration. The U.K. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a program with the intention of protecting workers from suffering permanent damage to...
Fueling Ergonomics in the Oil and Gas Industry
Jul 13, 2006
A company in the United Arab Emirates has recognized the importance of ergonomics as an integral component of EHS policies and practices.
Heat Stress Prevention Tips from Washington L&I
Jul 11, 2006
With summer in full swing, the Washington state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) is reminding its employers to take precautions to prevent heat stress among outdoor workers.
Occupational Exposure to Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's
Jul 06, 2006
A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health suggests that there is a link between occupational exposures to pesticides to the development of Parkinson's disease.
Jury: Welding Rod Makers Not Liable for Welder's Illness
Jul 05, 2006
A jury in Cleveland has ruled that four welding rod manufacturers are not liable for the illness of a Texas welder who contends his health problems stem from inhaling manganese-laced welding fumes.
California Adopts Standard to Stave Off Heat-Related Deaths
Jun 22, 2006
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has approved a permanent heat stress standard that was created to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths and illnesses.
After the Storm: Weighing in on the OSHA Ergonomic Guidelines
Jun 09, 2006
A little more than 2 years have passed since OSHA released its voluntary ergonomic guidelines. The storm that enveloped the process leading up to the release of the nursing home, poultry processing and grocery retail guidelines has ceased. The big...
OSHA Targets 4,250 High-Hazard Worksites
May 31, 2006
OSHA's 2006 site-specific targeting (SST) plan will focus on approximately 4,250 high-hazard worksites in its primary list for unannounced comprehensive inspections over the coming year.
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