SafetyBlog
Cal-OSHA Announces New Hospital Safety Measures For Ebola
Cal-OSHA issued new safety guidelines for nurses and other healthcare workers when treating patients infected with the Ebola virus.While there have been no confirmed cases of the deadly disease in California, the National Nurses United union and the California Nurses Association have worked around the clock to convince lawmakers to create new guidelines for treating Ebola patients. The two organizations even started a petition at http://www.nationalnursesunited.org/page/s/national-nurses-united-
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Nov 25th 2014
How To Prevent 'Mouse Arm'
Mouse arm is a form of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) that may result in pain, tingling and a general discomfort in the affected arm and wrist. People who are constantly using the computer are at greater risk for developing mouse arm simply because they are constantly repeating the same motions over and over; however, mouse arm can also be developed from motions not related to the computer. Whether you are a frequent computer user or not, it's important to familiarize yourself with mouse arm so
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Nov 24th 2014
OSHA To Launch Chemical Training Program In Nebraska
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced plans to launch a chemical training program in Nebraska in an effort to reduce the number of injuries and illnesses caused from the mishandling of dangerous/toxic chemicals. But there's already standards and educational resources designed for this very same purpose, so why does OSHA feel the need to set up an independent training program in Nebraska?OSHA's chemical training program will focus primarily on funeral homes,
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Nov 20th 2014
Safety Tips For Working In The Cold
With the official start of winter just weeks away, temperatures throughout the country have already plunged to record lows. This sudden temperature drop creates a dangerous environment for employees who are forced to work outside. If your job requires you to work outside in the cold, you should take some basic precautions to protect yourself from occupational cold stress.There are three primary elements that make working in cold environments challenging:
Wind temperature Wind movement/speed Hu
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Nov 19th 2014
The Effects of Germination During Food Processing
Many food manufacturers today rely on germination as a critical stage in their processing efforts. Whether it's for cereal, granola bars or basic grains, germination can provide a fast and effective way to help break down down the foods, thus making it easier to process. Here we'll take a closer look the effects of germination during food processing and reveal why it's such a useful tool by manufacturers today.
As you may already know, germination is the process where seeds begin to sprout
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Nov 19th 2014