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Getting a Job with Uncle Sam, Part 1 of 2
John McCain and Barack Obama aren’t vying just to be your next president. For some of you, one of these two candidates might also be your next employer. If you’re thinking about seeking a job with the federal government, here are some of the things you might want to consider.
Why Work for the U.S. Government?
In [...]
Online Resources for Eye Safety
This is part of my continuing series of useful links from the Internet. In this edition, we look at eye safety. They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Whether they are or not, it is “clear” that they are soft organs and require a lot of protection.
1. NIOSH – Eye Safety
Let’s [...]
Is It Ever Safe to Pull a Pallet Jack?
Editor’s Note: Last week, I received the following question from a SafetyXChange member:
I’ve looked everywhere on the net to try to answer my question. We have several employees who move pallet jacks by pulling with both arms behind their backs. It looks like this could strain the back much easier than pulling with one arm. [...]
Why Home Is Not Always a Safe Haven
Think of the one place where you feel safe, a place you consider your refuge. For most people that safe haven is home. For example, in a recent National Safety Council survey, 93 percent of respondents said they felt at least as safe if not safer at home than they do at [...]
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Editor’s Note: I forwarded the 12 questions SafetyXChange members submitted to Michael with the following note: “It wouldn’t be fair of us to expect you to answer more than half of these.” But Michael went above and beyond the call and answered all 12. So, thank you Michael. And thank you, [...]
Justifying an Investment in Ergonomics, Part 1 of 2
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as carpal tunnel syndrome and back strains are costing U.S. and Canadian companies a fortune. They’re responsible for one-third of all workplace injuries. And this may be a conservative estimate since these injuries often go unreported. To make matters worse, MSDs are among the most expensive and complicated to treat. They [...]
Let the Debate Begin
By the SafetyXChange Members
Thanks to everyone who commented on Elizabeth Johnston’s series on the need for PPE tailored to the female form. Here is a sampling of what you had to say.
Amen, Sister
I say AMEN to Elizabeth!
Women definitely get a RAW DEAL (pun intended) in the PPE market. From SCBA face pieces that DON’T FIT [...]
Female Workers and the PPE Challenge
By Elizabeth Johnston
Last week, we observed that there are more women than ever before working in occupations traditionally dominated by men. Today, let’s look at one of the implications of that socio-economic phenomenon: the growing demand for safety protective work clothing and equipment designed for the female worker.
The Need for Equipment Tailored to the [...]
