Hazardous energy continues to be a problem for workers in South Carolina and across the United States. In fact, the failure to control hazardous energy accounts for almost 10 percent of serious accidents nationwide, according to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health...
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Month: January 2017
Strains and sprains remain a danger for construction workers
Construction site safety has improved greatly in recent years thanks to the introduction of stricter regulations and the development of more advanced protective equipment. However, construction workers in South Carolina and around the country still often suffer...
OSHA lowers limits for exposure to beryllium
Workers in South Carolina who are exposed to beryllium should be aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has lowered its exposure limits to the lightweight metal. These changes apply to the construction, general and shipyard industries. A lot of...
Suspension trauma from fall arrest equipment
South Carolina workers who rely on their fall arrest personal protective equipment to keep them safe when they are working at great heights may be confident that their equipment will save them if they should fall. However, there still are some hazards that must be...
NHTSA seeks to reduce distracted driving
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has requested that cellphone manufacturers like Apple, LG, Samsung and Motorola include features that would protect road users in South Carolina and around the country from distracted drivers. The request was included...
Hand safety warnings issued for miners
Mine workers in South Carolina should know that the Mine Safety and Health Administration recently issued a hand injury advisory warning for mine employees and operators. According to the agency, 5,678 hand injuries occurred at coal mines from Jan. 1, 2010 to Aug. 31,...