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The approach of the holiday season brings with it thoughts of celebration, good food, and time spent with friends and family. But for workers who drive for a li...ving, it means increased driving caused in part by online shopping. Delivery and transportation companies and their workers face other unique challenges this year. Employers can use journey management principles to keep these workers safe while still doing their best to supply holiday shoppers with their gift giving needs. Learn more in eNews: https://bit.ly/2ZRdN4y See more

Workers using powered industrial trucks such as forklifts must conduct a daily inspection. Employers must provide operators with training to properly conduct inspections. Our new Workplace Solutions has more information on conducting daily inspections. https://bit.ly/3Er6v6M

Happy Thanksgiving! #happythanksgiving #Thanksgiving #Thanksgiving2021

Thank you for your time, bravery, and sacrifice for this country. #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2021

Take precautions when handling harmful chemicals on the farm and make sure to have an emergency safety plan in place! Learn more in this graphic on dairy chemical safety: https://bit.ly/3xYo1wf

Happy Halloween! #halloween #halloween2021 #misurgical

Certain symptoms of heat-related illness and pesticide poisoning are similar. Know the difference! https://bit.ly/3rsQs2K

Over 250 lives were lost to drugs every day in the United States in 2020. Construction workers have high rates of death from overdose compared to workers in oth...er occupations. The NIOSH Science Blog has information about reducing the impact of the opioid overdose epidemic among construction workers. https://bit.ly/3tLUhS6 See more

Fire Fighters: Print and keep this Rhabdo card in your wallet so doctors can provide appropriate care for Rhabdomyolysis https://bit.ly/3idjot8

Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress. Workers at greater risk of heat stress include those who are ...65 years of age or older, are overweight, have heart disease or high blood pressure, or take certain medications are at greater risk for a heat-related illness. https://bit.ly/3rsQs2K See more

Summer means breaking out tools that can create loud noise: lawn mowers, leaf blows, edgers, chainsaws, chippers, etc. Did you know noise is more than just an a...nnoyance? It can create long-term health effects including hearing loss, tinnitus, and even cardiovascular issues. Make sure you protect your hearing while working around loud tools. Find more information on the NIOSH Science Blog. https://bit.ly/3fonht4 See more

Happy Labor Day!

How can we measure worker well-being? The latest NIOSH Science Blog uncovers a new tool, the NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire, that may help. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/x6vWC

All safety professionals can't help but see unsafe acts like this one every day. It's why we do what we do.

Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Falls from ladders account for nearly 24% of all deaths from falls in construction. During Ladder Safety Month, use NIOSH resources to make sure you are safely using ladders. https://go.usa.gov/xsxaT

Make sure your teams get the message loud and clear! Check out the safety poster shop at https://inspiresafety.com/

Poisoning from lead paint is 100 percent preventable and those who use the right safety precautions shouldn’t be affected at all.

A new fact sheet is available for respiratory program managers. It provides an overview of key practices and re-sources to help consumers to understand approved... and authorized use of respirators, to avoid purchasing fraudulent products, and to report fraud or potentially fraudulent distributors, resellers, or other suppliers. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xAreb See more