Items Tagged with 'NIOSH'

Cincinnati – The condition of the battery used in a powered air-purifying respirator influences the respirator’s performance, a new NIOSH fact sheet stresses.

Washington – Firefighters are more likely to develop a variety of cancers than the general public, suggests a new study from NIOSH.

Chicago – Motor vehicle incidents are the leading cause of worker fatalities, and NIOSH Director John Howard said it is time to “unravel” the excuses and contributing factors that allow the trend to continue.

Washington – Cutting the budgets of government safety agencies could lead to more unsafe workplaces, more injuries and higher costs for businesses, according to a new report from the Center for Effective Government.

Falls through skylights and roof and floor openings can cause severe injuries and, in the worst case, death. According to NIOSH, workers should follow these tips to protect themselves:

Washington – Two new fact sheets from NIOSH provide information aimed at helping young workers drive safely.

Washington – A new publication from NIOSH explains how health care workers can verify that a respirator has received the agency’s approval.

A heavy-equipment operator died after he was ejected from a loader equipped with a tree fork.

According to NIOSH, about 1.7 million workers are injured every year in workplace assaults.

Washington – NIOSH on Aug. 12 released a free online course intended to help nurses and other health care professionals recognize and prevent workplace violence.