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MYTHS ABOUT ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVS)
Myth #1: Electric vehicles are worse for the climate than gasoline cars because of the power plant emissions. FACT: Electric vehicles typically have a smaller carbon footprint than gasoline cars, even when accounting for the electricity used for charging. Electric...
DOWNED ELECTRICAL POWER LINE SAFETY
Electrical hazards multiply for workers involved in cleanup and recovery efforts following major disasters and weather emergencies. Life-threatening danger exists around downed and low-hanging electrical wires which can still be energized following a storm. Safety...
OSHA’S MOST CITED STANDARDS IN 2021
OSHA revealed the biggest danger areas in workplaces during 2021 as reflected in the number of citations. Here is the countdown: 10. Machine Guarding (1910.212): 1,113 violations. Ranked at # 10 in 2020; 200 fewer violations than in the previous...
COVID-19 VACCINE ACCOMMODATION & HARDSHIP
On 10-25-2021 the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted updated and expanded technical assistance related to the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing questions about religious objections to employer COVID-19 vaccine requirements and how they interact...
Reporting and Investigating Close Calls and Near Misses
“A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness or damage but had the potential to do so.” The National Safety Council OSHA strongly encourages employers to investigate all incidents in which a worker was hurt, as well as close...
Stress in the Industrial Workplace
Industrial workplaces have many stressors that impact workers. The ongoing pandemic has made managing it more complicated. Employers can help control stress and reduce the impact on a worker. An assessment should be performed to identify the...