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05.03.2013
New detection device identifies airborne asbestos in real-time
A new detection device identifies asbestos in real-time. With this technology in place, workers may be less at risk of asbestos exposure.
04.30.2013
How to prevent heatstroke this summer
With summer on the horizon, taking precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses may keep workers and individuals at play safe.
04.30.2013
Workplace safety is a public concern
To reduce the risk of workplace accidents, specifically chemical-related mishaps such as Texas' recent explosion, government agencies should perform improved workplace inspections.
04.29.2013
Promoting mental and physical health in the workplace
The entire workplace can benefit from employers promoting both physical and mental wellness among their employees.
04.18.2013
Asbestos exposure is a workplace risk
Asbestos can be a risk in some workplaces. In combination with cigarette smoking, asbestos exposure and the resulting lung condition increases the chances of an individual getting lung cancer.
02.26.2013
Researchers hope to reduce onsite accidents
Part of occupational medicine should focus on data collection, especially on work sites where accidents may lead to injuries that could cost work hours and become financial strains on any organization.
01.17.2013
Revisions made to heat illness standard for employees in California
The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board recently approved revisions to the Heat Illness Prevention Standard in California.
06.21.2012
Safety improvements can lead to productivity gains
Many businesses may look at the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration as more of a burden than anything.
06.19.2012
Occupational medicine goals help businesses minimize risk
Businesses operating in certain industries have a major need for developing occupational medicine goals and putting in place policies that enable them to support workplace safety.
06.12.2012
Harvard experts recommend combining wellness, occupational health initiatives
Developing occupational health goals and implementing them as a part of an overall employee wellness plan can lead to major benefits for businesses, according to a group of experts from the Harvard School of Public Health.
