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NIOSH Offers Free, Confidential Screenings for Coal Miners in 2017
Did you know NIOSH offers free, confidential health screenings for coal miners? Beginning March 2017, miners will be able to find the surveillance mobile unit in Alabama, as well as Illinois, Indiana, and Eastern Kentucky.
Fall Protection and Prevention
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 350 of the 937 construction fatalities recorded in 2015 .
OSHA rolls out ‘Safe and Sound’ campaign to encourage employer safety actions
OSHA has rolled out its "Safe and Sound Campaign" initiative, which asks employers to review their safety programs and identify areas for improvement, according to the agency.
Employee Distracted Driving Awareness
On average, a non-fatal injury crash at work that involves distraction costs an employer $72,442. The National Safety Council states that the leading cause of workplace death is motor vehicle crashes, and estimates one-quarter of those crashes involve cell phone use.
Worker’s Memorial Day
Workers' Memorial Day is observed every year on April 28. It is a day to honor those workers who have died on the job.