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Re: Preventing Foot Pain in the Work Force

Sienna Christie — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:50:21 -0000

Plantar fasciitis is also called the "policeman's heel." This may be caused by obesity, weight gain, jobs that require a lot of walking on hard surfaces, badly worn shoes, and inactivity. Orthotic inserts or insoles were developed to treat foot pain and discomfort from sore feet. It's also for you to regain your natural body balance. These shoe inserts are advisable for athletes to achieve greater performance during athletic activities.

Re: Electrical Safety Month: The Importance of Safety in the Home and in the Workplace

Darren Bradley — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 05:26:16 -0000

wow 1 in 13 is fatal...thats quite high. Many people don't think to get a electrical test in there home on a regular basis to ensure their safety - Not every year but one should be carried out every now and then.

"Before purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), consumers should have a licensed, qualified electrician perform an electrical evaluation of their home to determine that their home’s electrical system is adequate for EV charging"

I am considering getting one of the new Renault electric cars for city use as I live and work on opposite sides of my city. I never even considered getting a electrical test done before I got the charging system installed.

Re: Good Housekeeping Aids in Environmental Compliance

absorbents — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:12:42 -0000

I definitely agree that safety measures should be observed especially when it comes to housekeeping. Most of us are unaware of the hazards found in our homes. You don't want to expose your family to serious health risks.

Re: The Fight – and Rhetoric – Heats Up in Quest for an OSHA Heat Stress Standard

Curtisec — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 11:11:06 -0000

Don't need an OSHA standard for heat stress, OSHA has an app for that! Enter important data like the temperature and humidity, and it tells you to take a drink of water.

Re: Refinery Explosion Leaves Five Workers Dead

Tank battery flare — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 04:06:36 -0000

This is a tragedy that could have been avoided. Facilities like these should have well-maintained equipment. My heart goes out to the victims' families.

Re: Kerr-McGee Battles Lawsuits in Three States

Wava O Hays — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:52:30 -0000

My mother in law needs as much information as possible on this law suit. She has many health problems due to this. Hope contacting these lawyers helps her immeditaly. any information would be greatly apperiated

Re: Welding Safety: Ventilation is a Breath of Fresh Air

welding products — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:02:00 -0000

This is a must read to all welders. It gives a lot of information. Some may not know all the information about the health issues of welding specially who took short term course.

Re: Recognizing Hazards Both On and Off the Job

RebelE — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:15:44 -0000

We teach the military 5-Step ORM model to our people and encourage them to use it on and off work. It is simple, quick, and effective.

Re: OSHA Issues Warnings about Protecting Workers in the Pyrotechnic Industry

Able Safety — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:13:22 -0000

OSHA rules exist for a purpose – to help keep you safe at your
workplace. Property owners, subcontractors, prime contractors, vendors
and others possess a responsibility to follow OSHA guidelines. You can
easily get injured when accountable parties violate the rules.

Re: Three China Coal Mine Incidents Kill 42

coal seam gas australia — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:32:56 -0000

Never a good thing when tragedies like this happen. Still, society needs ores and people have to make a living. The only thing to be done is to improve safety measures.

Re: Imperial Sugar Operations VP Recounts Unsafe Conditions Prior to Blast

Safety Engineer — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:00:16 -0000

If the CEO and VP of Imperial Sugar agree that an OSHA standard for Combustible Dust is required, why is the National Chamber of Commerce suing OSHA for requiring that combustible dust be included in the Safety Data Sheets for hazardous substances?

Re: Safety Incentive Programs: What Works?

Sparker — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:55:38 -0000

Personally, I think article was very helpful and very relevant no matter when it was originally written. I have been considering implementing a safety incentive program at our company , but was concerned about the failure to report aspect. This type of program might solve my problems of creating employee buy-in without the failure to report or reprisal from fellow employees. Thank you!

Re: How to Stay Active When You Work Behind a Desk All Day | EHS Today

ergonomic chairs — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:31:33 -0000

I also heard about some exercises you can perform with your office chair / table. Sitting all day can cause serious back pains.

Re: OSHA and NIOSH Tackle Fracking Hazards for Workers

Jack Hisey — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:38:09 -0000

Fracking is the new evil to be targeted by the Feds. Anything to halt or prevent Americans from working seems to be their agenda, and it's done under the guise of "worker safety". I wonder what the Administration's concerns are for silica in Brazil or Venezuela.

Re: Researchers Debunk Myth that Motorcycle Helmets Can Increase Injury Risk in Crashes | EHS Today

Chiropractor Frankston — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:11:21 -0000

This is an interesting topic to think about. The way I see it, if you're an irresponsible motorcycle driver, with or without your helmet, you'll be suffering an injury once you crash. This has been the case for all my chiropractic patients who suffered a motorcycle accident.

Re: Get Out of that Chair and Get Moving | EHS Today

chair ball — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:00:07 -0000

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about the exercise ball chair?

Re: New Study Links Physical Fitness to Work Performance

Nicolas Ervin — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:12:02 -0000

A physically fit body can
help improve an employee’s work performance. When a body is in good condition,
a person is more likely to finish their work quickly. It will also help them to
think fast and clearly, especially if it involves decision making. It’s a good
thing that organizations are collaborating with fitness programs. This will
certainly help maintain the health of their employees.

Re: Your Incentive Program Might Be Illegal! New Memo from OSHA Clarifies Injury Reporting and Incentive Policies | EHS Today

chiropractor in SUBURB — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 03:45:13 -0000

I agree with you Liberty. Motivation can really mean the difference between a happy, safe work environment and one wherein work-related injuries are common.

Re: OSHA and NIOSH Tackle Fracking Hazards for Workers

Mhirvela1 — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 23:11:15 -0000

OSHA always told me that sand was amorphic and NOT a hazard. SO, here they are contradicting themselves. But if the dust of sand contains the hazard, a little light water mist or spray should take care of it nicely.

Re: Study: Fracking Could Be Killing Farm Animals, Pets | EHS Today

kchristo — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:23:30 -0000

No where in the article is it stated the process of hydraulic fracturing has caused health problems, it comes from the waste. Waste from most industrial processes when mishandled is dangerous, not just fracturing. All of the states, where the process is used, have their own regulations on hydraulic fracturing, which is why it is exempt from federal regulations, i.e. the ones mentioned above. No sense in redundancy, unless you like paying more taxes...

Re: Your Incentive Program Might Be Illegal! New Memo from OSHA Clarifies Injury Reporting and Incentive Policies | EHS Today

Libertyohm — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 23:02:52 -0000

I appreciate the fine line that must be drawn for rewarding employees for safe practices, and how the wrong motivation would encourage abuse (or lack the lack of reporting of a workplace injury).
www.libertyohm.com

Re: Cut Resistance: What's In a Level 5 Glove? | EHS Today

Worksafetyfirst — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 07:06:30 -0000

Agree! Unaware of the manufacturer's deception, and in the long run, degrades the premise of safety for the
worker and makes the institution of worker safety questionable and degrades the safety professional's role! Why does this deception continue?

Re: Preventing Foot Pain in the Work Force

Worksafetyfirst — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 06:35:21 -0000

Lorraine;

I feel… literally, your
discomfort. The majority of employers maintaining these strict and rigid rules
for breaks hurt themselves when they
have an increased recycling of new employees; however, the Dept. of Labor
probably will not help since break time requirements are limited to 5 to 15, or
20 minutes and lunch breaks are not compensable to a great degree. What about
purchasing your own mat? Take it with you when you leave. I purchased the
Scholls insoles for my shoes with that diagnosis machine they have. It does
help, but the advice on shoe purchases is very good advice. What about
presenting management with the facts and figures of foot pain, stationary work,
and how relief builds a better employee! Times are tough, so don't quit;
instead, hopefully find a way to modify your work station or requirements. With
the help of different groups that expose these types of work problems,
hopefully those in power will get the message!

Re: Preventing Foot Pain in the Work Force

Earlyn — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:40:38 -0000

I think one factor that can contribute to foot pain is the kind of shoes being manufactured today. Women tend to wear high heels when going to work which I believe can cause numerous foot problems. A worker of mine do wear high heels to work but when she's at the office already she wears flats or flat slippers. She says it doesn't matter that she wears such at work because she's always behind the desk anyway.

Re: Safety 2012: Ergonomic Strategies for Managing Obesity in the Workplace

Jackmccleary — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 10:25:35 -0000

At what point does obesity become a handicap? Legally, how does the IE handle the obese/handicapped worker? Does he shift the employee to another job that may pay less? Does he help the employee apply for workman's compensation? Does he force the employee to get medical or counseling help? Other options?
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