Minor lapses in safety protocols can lead to devastating and life-altering consequences. by Avadh A. Nagaralawala Workplace safety is a fundamental responsibility shared equally by employers and employees, as it directly impacts productivity, prevents injuries, and creates a healthy and secure environment for all. However, even minor lapses in safety protocols can lead to devastating and life-altering consequences. To illustrate…
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) said it will provide free and confidential black lung screenings to coal miners through a mobile testing unit stopping at locations in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia.
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A new study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that more than half of noise-exposed workers didn’t use hearing protection “always” or “usually” when exposed to hazardous occupational noise. Hearing protection device (HPD) non-use was only measured in workers who reported exposure to noise on the job.
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