Silica and silica-containing materials are known to be extremely hazardous to workers’ health. Since its inception, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been striving to ensure that workers in the U.S. have a safe work environment that is free from any health hazards. The agency is responsible for implementing safety rules and regulations, conducting inspections of … Read more
In recent years, new diseases have made their way to the U.S. – Ebola and Zika are among the deadliest. To counter these new found illnesses, lab workers are exposed through work on diagnostics, research, testing, and treatment. This, however, puts them at a higher risk of a workplace injury. According to OSHA, there are over 500,000 … Read more
Unsafe removal of asbestos by unprotected workers is a huge health and safety risk. In spite of the fact that asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma and lung cancer, it has still not been banned. A recent report by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) highlights the dangers of unsafe asbestos removal. Unsafe Asbestos Removal Recent investigations … Read more
Approximately 22 million workers in the U.S. are exposed to occupational noise resulting in hearing impairment or loss. People are exposed to all sorts of hazards at the work place – some more hazardous and severe than others. In acknowledgement of Workers Memorial Day on 28th April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) devoted its … Read more
Each year, 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed. The hazards of asbestos exposure are well documented. Many countries have enforced a ban on asbestos in industries that put workers at risk of exposure. Despite the ban, a number of workers from industries such as paper mills, steel mills, construction and shipyards, and their families … Read more
Occupational exposure to asbestos can cause serious illnesses, including mesothelioma, a type of cancer that results from asbestos exposure. In recent years, asbestosis has become more prevalent and litigation and compensation claims related to it have become quite common. There are federal guidelines for employers to reduce asbestos exposure and prevent occupational mesothelioma. Preventing Occupational … Read more