Oklahoma workers who are required to work in hot environments and may want to be aware of the Occupational Health and Safety worksheet suggestions for monitoring and treating the effects of heat. Primarily, it should be recognized that heat can be a dangerous factor...
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Month: April 2015
Manganese exposure and welding in Oklahoma
Welding fumes contain a small concentration of manganese. Although this substance is a natural dietary nutrient that the body excretes through the liver and kidneys, the inhaled form can cause damage to a person's lungs, kidneys, liver and central nervous system....
Excavation and trenching safety measures
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has indicated that in the decade from 2000 through 2009, there were 350 workers who died in accidents caused by trenching collapses. The majority of these deaths occurred in trenches that were less than 10 feet deep. Because a cubic yard...
How to Contact Your State Officials
If you are not sure how to contact your Legislators, follow these tips: If you do not know your House and Senate district numbers, you can find these by: checking your House and Senate district on your Voter Registration Card or contacting your county Election Board...
Scaffolding accident may point to bigger issues in the industry
The construction industry largely relies on Latino employees, and Oklahoma residents should be aware of the fact that Hispanic workers are disproportionately affected by accidents in the industry. Although the construction industry is becoming less deadly as a whole,...
Oklahoma nurses at risk in work-related accidents
It is common knowledge in the health care industry that nurses and other health care professionals experience workplace injuries at a rate much higher than other occupations. In fact, recent Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the rate of on-the-job injury in...