The January 9th chemical spill in which some 7,500 gallons of the coal-cleaning chemical 4-methylcyclohexanemethanol (MCHM) leaked into the nearby Elk River is believed to be one of West Virginia's worst ecological disasters of all time. It left … [Continue reading]
Freedom Industries Fined $11K For W. Va Chemical Spill
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued an $11,000 fine to the company responsible for the massive West Virginia chemical spill which left some 300,000 residents without access to clean water. On January 9, 2014, … [Continue reading]
Make Personal Protective Equipment a Priority
Workplace injuries and deaths in the U.S. cost a total of $198.2 billion in 2012, according to the National Safety Council. But despite the enormous cost of accidents and other workplace safety incidents, too many workers are risking on-the-job … [Continue reading]
OSHA Raises Awareness of Temporary Worker Injuries and Fatalities
According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 708 temporary workers were killed during 2012. Which translates into 17% of ALL workplace fatalities. The growing number of job-related fatalities and injuries has prompted the … [Continue reading]
Common Causes of Workplace Fires and How To Prevent Them
Commercial fires cost businesses in the U.S. billions of dollars per year in the form of property damage, loss of productivity, ruined/damaged equipment, and higher insurance premiums. The heavy financial burden of a fire is often enough to force … [Continue reading]
Cleaning Up Workplace Chemical Spills on a Budget
Who says cleaning up chemical spills in the workplace has to cost an arm and a leg? With proper planning, and using the right tools, workers can effectively clean water, oil, acids, and other chemicals without spending a fortune. For some helpful … [Continue reading]
Lightning Safety Awareness Week: Storm Safety Tips
Monday marks the beginning of a week-long lightning safety awareness campaign by the National Weather Service (NWS). According to an article published by the BBC, approximately 24,000 people are killed by lightning each year. This doesn't … [Continue reading]
Cost of Musculoskeletal Disorders On The Rise
When compared to other medical conditions, the cost of treating musculoskeletal disorders costs significantly more. And being that musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most common types of work-related injuries, this should serve as a real … [Continue reading]
Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes When Cleaning a Chemical Spill
Nearly every company that uses, stores, transports, or otherwise handles chemicals will experience a spill at some point in time. It may consist of nothing more than a couple drops of spilled motor oil, or it can be more severe, such as the massive … [Continue reading]
W. VA Residents Reporting Illness Months After Chemical Spill
It's been over five months since a storage tank owned by Freedom Industries leaked some 7,500 gallons of the coal-cleaning foam 4-methylcyclohexanemethanol (MCHM) into the Elk River. This spurred an emergency alert by West Virginia officials, … [Continue reading]
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