According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Chemical Data Reporting Program, more than 8,700 chemicals are produced or imported into the United States each year. The purpose of the Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) program is to keep workers safe from chemicals that may lead to illness or
A drug-free workplace is not only safer, it’s more productive and motivated. When employees misuse alcohol or drugs, it affects focus, reaction time, judgment, and safety, leading to serious workplace incidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), excessive alcohol use costs
all injuries resulting in missing workdays in 2001 0 % Heavy lifting at work is one of the main causes of occupational injuries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shoulder and back injuries accounted for more than 36% of all injuries resulting in missing
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protects workers who report unsafe, unlawful, or unethical workplace conditions.Under its Whistleblower Protection Program, OSHA enforces more than 20 federal laws that shield employees from retaliation, ensuring that no worker is punished for speaking up about safety risks,
The average number of automobile accidents in the USA is around 6 million each year. Killing more than 90 people every day and a total of about 38,000 people over a year. Driving is a very serious task and should be conducted with proper training