One of the leading injury claims in the work place result from occupational skin disorders (OSD). These disorders, also known as occupational dermatitis, occur when a worker’s skin becomes irritated or is made worse due to contact with substances related to...
A recent news release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals some good news for private industry workers. The annual Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses in private industries shows an overall decline in injuries and illnesses in the workplace for...
Thanks to a recent investigation into working conditions, grain storage employees may find that their on-the-job safety is being taken a little more seriously. The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently...
The recent tragedy in Japan has driven home to many in the United States the dangers present in our own backyard. While we are reminded of our vulnerability to natural disaster, a particular emerging concern is over the safety of our own nuclear power plants. As the...