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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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

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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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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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