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Suicide Prevention
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services provides suicide prevention resources. This suicide prevention blog focuses on resources for the construction industry.
Storm Season Safety Publications
Spring and summer are severe storm seasons. OSHA has resources to keep you safe when cleaning up after severe storms. See the publications page for storm response and recovery.
Remembering Tim
This powerful video from OSHA tells the story of a young man who died of heat-related illness on his second day of a construction job. The video concludes with information about how to prevent heat injuries.
The Role of Robotics in the Future of Work
Wednesday, June 22, 2-3 p.m.
The NIOSH Future of Work Initiative webinar on Robotics in the Future of Work, focuses on robotics. The webinar offers an overview of robotics trends, implications for worker safety and health, and the NIOSH Center for Occupational Robotics Research. Also covered are ways to assess both human-robot interaction safety risks and exoskeleton performance in differing temperatures.
Traffic Fatality Numbers
Newly Released Estimates Show Traffic Fatalities Reached a 16-Year High in 2021 | NHTSA
According to early numbers released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this week, Ohio had 1,351 reported traffic fatalities in 2021, a 9.8 percent increase over the previous year, when 1,230 traffic fatalities occurred. The Midwest region, which includes Ohio, saw an overall 9 percent increase in fatalities in 2021.
June is National Safety Month
The National Safety Council has free materials for celebrating National Safety Month. Each week they cover a different subject.
Week 1 - Musculoskeletal Disorders
Week 2 - Workplace Impairment
Week 3 - Injury Prevention
Week 4 - Slips, Trips and Falls
OSHA Myths and Misconceptions Webinar
Join OH&S on Wednesday, June 8 at 2 p.m. ET for a free webinar on demystifying OSHA policies and procedures. Hear from a former OSHA Compliance Officer who will address myths such as zero incidents safety being the best, workers' compensation denying a claim making it not recordable, and that small businesses are exempt from all OSHA regulations..
Safety Culture Webinar
Join Safety+Health on Thursday, June 23 at 1 p.m. for a free webinar on safety culture excellence. Speaker Adele Abrams explains the elements of a strong safety culture and how the terms “values” and “priorities” can entrap employers. Hear how safety incentive programs can backfire and reduce morale or lead to more OSHA issues.
New Construction Injuries Data Dashboards
The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) has released three new data dashboards for construction injuries. Click on each of the links below:.
Fatal and Nonfatal Injuries in Construction
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in Construction
Falls, Slips, and Trips in Construction
A Look at Falls, Slips, And Trips in The Construction Industry
This report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows construction fatal and non-fatal work injuries from falls for 2016-2020.
Stress Less with Deep Breaths
Whether it is misplacing the car keys, new changes at work, or helping the kids get ready for summer break, we all are experiencing some type of stress! Stress is not always bad though. Stress becomes a problem when it is frequent or ongoing. This can lead to negative health issues such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or muscle pain. There are healthy ways to manage stress, like deep breathing! Deep breathing can help relax our bodies, boost our mood, and lower blood pressure. Next time you're feeling tense or anxious close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. For more information, click here. #BWCWellness
The Ohio BWC Library of BWC’s Division of Safety & Hygiene compiles and distributes this newsletter each month.
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