injury prevention
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. injury prevention articles below.
Safe + Sound Week Kicks Off August 12
Throughout this week-long event, OSHA encourages employers to implement workplace safety initiatives, and highlight workers’ contributions to improving safety.
States Urged To Focus On Injury Prevention
In response to a new National Safety Council report, state public health leaders are being urged to increase their efforts to prevent injuries.
Eye Protection Can Prevent 90 Percent Of Work-Related Eye Injuries
Each day, about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment, but 90 percent of these accidents could be avoided by wearing eye protection.
Brass Knuckle Ergonomic Body Protection
A line of ergonomically designed occupational body protection products under the SmartShell™ brand includes kneepads and adjustable back support.
StrongArm FLx ErgoSkeleton Posture Support
The FLx ERgoSkeleton is designed for posture support while lifting and rotating.
SafetyBlu Blue Light Inspection Kit by Spectroline
The SafetyBlu (SB-450) Blue Light Inspection Kit is a hydraulic system maintenance tool that can help find hydraulic system leaks and detect and prevent injection injuries.
Office Ergonomics: Finding The Right Fit
Poor posture, incorrect computer monitor positioning, and prolonged seating can all cause damage to the body. Without the proper training, this routine behavior puts added stress that not only causes worker discomfort, but can cost a company thousands of dollars in worker compensation.
FM Alert: OSHA’s New Work Injury Reporting Rule In Effect August 10
New reporting requirements will ‘nudge’ employers to prevent worker injuries and illnesses to demonstrate to investors, job seekers, customers, and the public that they operate safe and well-managed facilities
FM Alert: OSHA Offering $4.6M In Safety And Health Training Grants
A total of $4.6 million in funds from the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program will help high-risk, vulnerable workers identify, prevent workplace hazards.
