Behavioral Based Safety
OSHA estimates that prior to 1970, 14,000 workers were killed on the job every year, an annual amount that has decreased by almost 70 percent…
ANSI/HFES 100: Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations
There are several major differences that exist between the workplace of today and that of the past. A significant contrast between these two environments is…
Awareness and Prevention of Trips, Slips and Falls
Slips, trips and falls are among the most common workplace injuries according to the US department of Labor. A PowerPoint presentation Slips, Trips and Falls Identification…
Accessibility Guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessiblility guidelines on the ANSI webstore cover ergonomics in office equipment for the elderly and disabled; for vehicles and information technology. Accessible building standards and standards for…
Fall Protection Standards Don’t Cover Falling In Love
Have you watched this lovely Disney animated short about finding love while waiting for a train? Yes, love and even a chance meeting on a…
UK Accident Report Recommends New Guidance and Revision of the Guide to Good Practice on Port Marine Operations
An interesting accident report concerning a cargo of maize fumigated with aluminum phosphide outlines the causes and circumstances of accidental phosphine exposure. This report describes an investigation…
Emergency Preparedness
Property damage in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut caused by Hurricane Sandy is still being evaluated. The New York Times reported estimates of $30 to…
OSHA Makes Noise Safety a 2012 Priority
Did you read the article in OH&S Magazine, Hearing Conservation in 2012: Focus on NRR Noise Reduction Rating— ansidotorg (@ansidotorg) March 28, 2012 Teresa Y….
Ophthalmic Standards
Ophthalmic standards are numerous, reflecting the range and complexity of ophthalmic procedures, instruments, implants, and devices. Given the delicateness intrinsic to working with something as…