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Construction Worker Safety Issues
by Elizabeth Smith According to the Centers for Disease Control, 816 construction workers lost their lives in 2009 due to injuries suffered on the job. That means that during that year, close to 20% of all work-related deaths in the United States were attributable to this one industry. Clearly, the number of serious health and [...]
Safety Tips for Mowing the Lawn
8. July 2011
by Elizabeth Smith Although cutting the grass with a power mower may seem like an easy task, it’s important to observe basic safety measures to fully protect yourself and others. Every year, more than 67,000 people have to seek out emergency room care due to power mower injuries. About 9,000 of those injured are just [...]
2008 Workplace Injuries, Illnesses and Deaths
23. March 2010
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses A New York Times article states that more government workers report on-the-job injuries than their counterparts in the private sector. This statement is based on a new Department of Labor report indicating that during 2008, for every 10,000 employees working full-time: (1) private sector workers reported 113 nonfatal occupational injuries and [...]
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Recent safety news
- Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard May 17, 2012
- Circulon 13-Piece Cookware Set Recalled by Meyer Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard from Glass Lid May 17, 2012
- Aqua-Leisure Recalls Children's Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys "R" Us Stores May 17, 2012
- Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Water and Dangerous Items May 17, 2012
- Five Retailers Agree to Stop Sale and Recall Tots in Mind Crib Tents Due to Strangulation and Entrapment Hazard May 16, 2012
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