Monthly Archives: February 2012

Needlestick injury rates from 2001 to 2005 were well below pre-Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act rates, according to the study.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by WP Integra

  Source: OHSonline.com February 18, 2012 A federal law enacted to protect health care workers from being stuck by needles has reduced the number of such injuries, decreasing the possibility for exposure to bloodborne diseases, according to research conducted by … Continue reading →

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New short videos from OSHA provide training to help inform workers on the proper use of respirators

Posted on February 9, 2012 by WP Integra

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has posted a series of 17 videos to help workers learn about the proper use of respirators on the job. These short videos, nine in English and eight in Spanish, provide valuable information … Continue reading →

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Posting of Injury and Illness Summary Required

Posted on February 1, 2012 by WP Integra

    By Neal O’Briant, Public Information Officer, NC DOL Employers are reminded that they must post a summary of work-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in 2011. The N.C. Department of Labor requires the summary be posted from Feb. … Continue reading →

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