Top Safety News for February 2017 • NIOSH Releases New Sound Level App to Protect Hearing • March is National Ladder Safety Month • Preventing Industrial Fires and Explosions • Major OSHA Fines Total $2.8 Million in Mid January

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Top Safety News for Dave, February 2017
• NIOSH Releases New Sound Level App to Protect Hearing
• March is National Ladder Safety Month
• Preventing Industrial Fires and Explosions
• Major OSHA Fines Total $2.8 Million in Mid January
NIOSH Releases Free Sound Level App
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has
released a free new mobile app for iOS (Apple) devices that measures
sound levels in the workplace and provides noise exposure parameters to
help reduce occupational noise-induced hearing loss. The goal is to help
workers learn about their noise exposure and reduce the chances of
hearing loss.
Read more here.
Step Up for National Ladder Safety Month in March
Falls from ladders are preventable, yet they account for 300 deaths and
some 20,000 injuries each year. The American Ladder Institute has
announced March as the first-ever National Ladder Safety Month,
designed to raise awareness of ladder safety and to decrease the number
of ladder-related injuries and fatalities. You can get involved and help
improve ladder safety at your workplace with free ladder safety training
modules, materials and more.
Read more here.
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Preventing Industrial Fires and Explosions
A recent article in OH&S magazine addresses the five major causes of
industrial fires and explosions - and how to prevent them. The National
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2. Fire Protection Association reports that an average of 37,000 fires occur at
industrial and manufacturing properties every year. These incidents result
in 18 civilian deaths, 279 civilian injuries and $1 billion in direct property
damage. Here's a brief recap of key points from the article about
preventing fires in the workplace.
Read more here.
Major OSHA Fines Total $2.8 Million by Mid January
Although no news releases have been issued by Federal OSHA since the
January 20 presidential inauguration, the agency posted details on nine
significant fines in the first half of that month. Proposed fines total more
than $2.8 million, and common citations include machine guarding,
lockout-tagout and fall protection. These are the top 3 fines:
• $892,551 for wrongfully discharging an Amtrack safety inspector
• $535,411 for willful medical, PPE and machine guard violations at
an Oklahoma truck bed manufacturer
• $261,890 for asbestos hazards at a Wisconsin medical clinic
See the full list here.
For Effective Safety Training, Remember PEOPLE
If you're a safety pro inspecting a worksite, do the workers there see you
as the management "safety cop" or as part of their team who can help
them stay safe on the job? How you present yourself can make all the
difference. The safety pros at Safety Management Group in Indianapolis
have penned an article that can help you get better cooperation from your
work teams - and better safety compliance, too.
Check the article summary.
February Workplace Safety News & Notes
Here's a collection of safety news from around the web:
Noise-Related Hearing Loss Not Just a Work Problem
A new report form the CDC says that 20% of people who reported no job-related noise exposure did have hearing
damage caused by noise. This damage is from loud sounds encountered during everyday activities, such as using a
leaf blower or going to loud concerts. These activities can damage a person’s hearing just as much as working in an
extremely noisy environment. Get the report here.
Ergonomics Resources for Office Workers
Working in an office may seem harmless but musculoskeletal injuries can develop over time, especially for workers
who spent the majority of their time sitting and typing in front of a computer. There is no single "correct" posture or
arrangement to fit everyone, but following basic design goals can help. Visit the OSHA Computer Workstation
eTool for info, checklists and more.
NHTSA Reports 8% Traffic Fatality Increase in 2016
A statistical projection of U.S. traffic fatalities for the first 9 months of 2016 shows an increase of about 8 percent
compared to the first 9 months of 2015. This is the eighth consecutive quarter with increases in fatalities. All 10
NHTSA regions showed increased fatalities in the time period, with the highest increase in the Arkansas, Missouri,
Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas area. Download the Traffic Safety Facts report.
NFPA Issues Fire Hose Safety Bulletin
The National Fire Protection Association has issued an attack fire hose safety bulletin this week to remind the fire
service to purchase, maintain, inspect, remove and repair fire hose in accordance with NFPA standards. Thermal
degradation of fire hose has been identified as a factor during fire hose failure incidents in recent years, as
flashover occurs faster today then in the past. Get details here.
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3. Upcoming Safety Webinars Presented by OH&S:
• March 1 - New OSHA Fall Protection Regulations: Now What?
• March 8 - The "High" Risk of Marijuana
• March 9 - Are you sure workplace bullying is legal?
• March 21 - Creating an Electrical Safety Program, Why It's Important
• March 23 - The hidden costs of your employees' poor health and what you can do about it
• Learn more or sign up.
Safety Tip:
Workplace Housekeeping Tips to Reduce Accidents
Each year thousands of workers are injured in accidents caused by poor
workplace housekeeping. It takes more than cleanliness to maintain a safe
workplace. Use these tips form the Canadian Centre for Occupational
Health and Safety to help ensure a safer environment for your workers.
Read more here.
Top Safety Articles Last Month
These were the most popular items in last month's Connection:
• Don't miss Feb. 1 deadline for posting OSHA 300A summary
• Would OSHA consider you a "competent person?"
• Major OSHA fines top $5 million in December
• State and Federal labor law posters now available
• Safety Tip: 5 extension cord rules for a safer worksite
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