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Tag Archives: injury prevention
OSHA inspections save lives, don’t cost
A study published in the journal Science on May 18 shows that random OSHA inspections helps to save lives and saves employers money. In a study of California businesses that both had and had not undergone an OSHA inspection, those … Continue reading
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Tagged CalOSHA, CHESS, injury costs, injury prevention, OSHA, safety, safety pays, safety study, Science journal, workers comp. workers compensation
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Safety Initiative on Automotive Repair
There are numerous hazards in both mechanical and collision repair. The National Institute on Occupational Health and Safety, NIOSH, has developed partnerships with the industry to research and reduce hazards in vehicle repair and industry and has put together a … Continue reading
Injury and Illness Prevention Programs
We’ve talked about this before: Federal OSHA is considering requiring companies to develop Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (I2P2). It may sound intimidating, but Minnesota already requires it, through the AWAIR (A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction) program. OSHA has … Continue reading
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Tagged accident prevention, AWAIR, CHESS, I2P2, injury prevention, injury reduction, Minnesota Requirements, OSHA, safety
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Safety tip: Slips and Falls
Slips and falls are leading causes of injuries. Encourage employees to clean up spills immediately (whether or not they caused the spill) and to report slippery conditions. For solutions on dealing with slips and falls, or other safety issues, please … Continue reading
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Tagged CHESS, falls, injuries, injury prevention, OSHA, Safety tip, slips
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