April 2006

Workers' compensation

Read all about it: Visit the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs for more overall information.

Prevention is key: Read OSHA's guidelines on how to reduce musculoskeletal injuries in the retail industry.

All about the GHS: Read the GHS document that is being refined and amended on the way to 2008.

OSHA and the GHS: Check out a Department of Labor-OSHA PowerPoint presentation outlining the move in the United States toward GHS implementation.

Safety in a Flash: Read an article on how to better prevent arc flash.

From the council: Find National Safety Council products.

By the code: NFPA 70E-2004 is available here.

Accidents happen, but when? Read a Bureau of Labor Statistics report (.pdf file) on the timing of workplace injuries.

Shiftworkers on the road: Review NHTSA's findings after working with shift employees in focus groups studying drowsy driving.