The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)’s ladder safety smart phone app is a finalist in the national HHS Innovates awards contest. The app addresses the major causes of ladder falls by placing a number of interactive and easy-to-use graphic-oriented safety tools, checklists and guides into the hands of ladder users wherever and when they are needed
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NIOSH’s ladder safety smart phone app is a finalist in the national HHS Innovates awards. The app focuses on the major causes of ladder falls by placing several interactive and easy-to-use graphic-oriented safety tools, checklists and guides into the hands of ladder users wherever and when they are needed.
You can read more by clicking here.
From the CDC:
Welcome to year two of this NIOSH-approved observance, marking N95 day
as an official annual event. (We debated about decorating our offices
with N95s – but that seemed a tad wasteful). To those who missed the
memo last year, let us update you. Because N95 respirators are so
important to the health and safety of workers in so many different
industries, and because there is more to know about this personal
protective device than just when to slap one on, we have dedicated a day
to the promotion, celebration, dissemination, and proclamation of N95
information.
From the CDC-NIOSH:
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
announces the availability of a new Ladder Safety smart phone
application (app). This new app uses visual and audio signals to make it
easier for workers using extension ladders to check the angle the
ladder is positioned at, as well as access useful tips for using
extension ladders safely.
From the CDC:
On April 28th, the National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), and CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training
announced the re-launch of the construction fall prevention campaign,
the national initiative to prevent falls at construction sites. Falls
continue to be the leading cause of work-related injury and deaths in
construction.
Read the article on the construction fall prevention campaign here.
From the CDC:
“On Workers Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who suffered
work-related injury, illness, and death, and we rededicate ourselves to
the mission of preventing future tragedies. Earning a day’s pay should
not place anyone at risk of losing life or livelihood.”
It’s flu season–here’s some important info on the transmission of the influenza virus and ways to protect yourself!
Via the CDC:
“As we enter another influenza season, one question continues to vex
medical and public health professionals: How do you stop people from
catching the flu? The best way to prevent the flu is by getting an
influenza vaccine every year. “
Even Nick Knows:
Meet Nick. Nick is a training mannequin who helps NIOSH teach young
people and their families about preventing noise-induced hearing loss.
Hearing loss can result from working around noise–even non-powered hand
tools–without wearing proper hearing protection.
Read about Protecting Your Hearing Month from the CDC – NIOSH Science blog.
From the CDC:
When disaster strikes, the nation depends on emergency response workers
who are prepared and trained to respond effectively. This need is
particularly clear as we observe the anniversary of the attacks of
September 11, 2001, and honor the responders who performed heroic
service during that somber time.
From the CDC – NIOSH Science Blog:
What? You didn’t know it was N95 day? Don’t worry! Exchanging gifts is
not a required practice. N95 Day is a time to recognize the importance
of respiratory protection in the workplace and familiarize yourself with
the resources out there to help you make educated decisions when
selecting and wearing a respirator.
