AGRICULTURAL SAFETY
Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries. Farmers are at very high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries. Farming is
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201001 Agricultural safety
(Published on 15-06-2010)
201002 Eye Safety
(Published on 15-06-2010)
Eye Safety
Each day about 2000 U.S. workers have a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment. About one third of the injuries are treated in hospital emergency departments and more than 100 of these injuries result in one or more days of lost work.
200909 Fall From Equipment Injuries in U.S. Mining
(Published on 15-06-2010)
NIOSHTIC-2 No. 20036210
Fall From Equipment Injuries in U.S. Mining: Identification of Specific Research Areas for Future Investigation 2009
Introduction: The objective of this study was to evaluate the circumstances leading to fall from equipment injuries in the mining industry. Method: The 2006 and 2007 Mine Safety and Health Administration annual
200905 Electrical accidents
(Published on 15-06-2010)
Electrical accidents
Electrical accidents are the 4th leading cause of death in mining and are disproportionately fatal compared with most other types of mining accidents. Electrical shock causes over 90% of all mine electrical fatalities.
200412 Protect Workers In Cold Environments
(Published on 15-06-2010)
OSHA Trade Release
December 9, 2004
Contact: Frank Meilinger, (202) 693-1999
OSHA Offers Tips To Protect Workers In Cold Environments
WASHINGTON -- With the onset of cold weather, OSHA is reminding employers and workers to take necessary precautions, such as those listed on OSHA's Cold Stress Card, to prevent and treat cold-related health problems.
