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In December 2012, OSHA released its Cadmium Biological Monitoring Advisor within the Dept. of Labor’s set of elaws Advisors. The elaws Advisors are interactive e-tools that provide easy-to-understand information about a variety of federal employment laws. Each Advisor simulates the interaction you might have with an expert of employment law by asking questions and providing answers based on the responses given.

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Topics: Emilcott, OSHA Tool to Monitor Cadmium, Cadmium Exposure Monitoring Tools, Dangers of Cadmium Exposure

Because of the increased use of digital technology in the workplace, eyestrain may be one of the fastest-growing occupational health and safety hazards; however, it is probably one of the least addressed.  Studies have shown that eyestrain or issues with vision occur in over ½  to ¾ of people working with computers. NIOSH believes that is may have already surpassed carpel tunnel syndrome as the top computer-related workplace physical complaint.

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Topics: Emilcott, eyestrain in the workplace, eyestrain concerns, avoiding eyestrain issues

The NJDEP issued an enforcement alert as part of a compliance advisory to any facility in NJ that owns or operates a stationary internal combustion engine that generates electricity and is permitted as an emergency generator.  The advisory is directed at the use of emergency generators for facilities participating in Demand Response and Peak Shaving Programs and which may require air permit revisions and air pollution controls.

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Topics: Emilcott, NJDEP, NJDEP Enforcement Alert, NJDEP Emergency Generators

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Topics: Emilcott, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSH, OSH Act of 1970, Occupational Safety and Health ACT, OSHA Progression

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Topics: Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, Field tested personal protective equipment, Employer Guideline for Purchasing Personal Protect

Many people are surprised to find out that there is actually an OSHA requirement for meeting first aid needs at job sites and in the workplace.  Smaller businesses seem to be the least aware of this requirement. But consider the facts and maybe the employers’ responsibility doesn’t seem so extraordinary. According to OSHA, 4,609 workers were killed on the job in 2011, and there were 2,986,500 total recordable cases; 908,300 cases resulted in days away from work.  The average time spent away from the job—8 days. That is substantial. Here’s a little more data: Cases involving sprains, strains, tears: 340,870; cases involving injuries to the back: 182,270; and cases involving falls, slips, trips: 225,550. That’s just in one year! Accidents can happen anywhere, but most people need to work and spend the majority of their time on the job. So is the picture a little clearer? Of course meeting first aid requirements should be mandated. But what does that mean?

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Topics: First Aid on the Job, First-Aid, Implement a First-Aid Training Program

Our blog, The Challenge of Dust Control on Construction Sites in Winter, continues to get viewed 2 years after its initial posting! 

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Topics: Emilcott, dust control, dust control in winter, controlling dust on construction sites in winter, Challenge of Dust Control on Construction Sites in

Based on the large numbers of folks who have read our PPE Top 5 Blogs, we can see that they are popular. So, here is the forth installment.

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Topics: Personal Protective Equipment, PPE, Field tested personal protective equipment, Employer Guideline for Purchasing Personal Protect

by Barbara Alves

As part of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) is founded on a mission “to provide national and world leadership to prevent workplace Illness and Injury”. 

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Topics: Emilcott, NIOSH, EHS, Environmental, Health and Safety Professionals, NIOSH Total Worker Health Program