Ergonomics: show 'good faith.'
Article Abstract:
The OSHA introduced a number of workplace safety standards in 1990 to reduce the exposure of employees to hazards that lead to injuries and illnesses. In 1994, the OSHA added new legislations and issued ergonomics citations to address problems on repetitive-motion injuries. These citations give the OSHA authority to conduct inspections at the work site to determine if the company has a problem in ergonomics. The OSHA also hires an outside consultant to conduct a detailed analysis of the workplace to identify the risk hazards present.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1995
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Hearing protection: no noise is good news
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has outlined a program to protect workers from hazardous noise levels. First, sound levels should be measured and then monitored. Next, employees should be tested for hearing impairment. Employees should be trained on the ill effects of excessive noise in the workplace. Hearing protection equipment should also be provided or readily available when the need arises. Finally, sound measurements and audiometric test data should be recorded and kept for future reference.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1995
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Get in step with the right footwear
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The Bureau of Labor reports that a typical foot injury is caused by objects with a median weight of around 6.5 pounds that fall less than four feet. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises workers to wear appropriate protective footwear and leggings. OSHA rules that protective footwear bought after July 5, 1994 must meet certain standards.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1995
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