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KU-EHS January Safety Tip: OSHA 2022 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker issued a statement regarding today’s release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of its 2022 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries:
“Today’s announcement by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of a 5.7 percent increase in fatal occupational injuries is a sobering reminder of the important work we must do, especially for Black and Hispanic workers who saw the largest increase in workplace fatalities.
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KU-EHS January Safety Tip: OSHA 2022 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker issued a statement regarding today’s release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of its 2022 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries:
“Today’s announcement by the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
KU-EHS December Safety Tip: Carbon Monoxide Safety
Carbon monoxide, also known as CO, is a deadly gas. It's colorless, odorless and tasteless, making it impossible to detect by human senses. When Co is breathed in, it quickly replaces the oxygen in the bloodstream. Various stages of illness can easily lead up to unconsciousness and death.
KU-EHS November Safety Tip: Working in Cold Weather
Anyone working (or playing) in cold weather needs to be aware of the effects that extremely low temperatures have on the body. Cases of cold stress, hypothermia, and frostbite have declined slightly in the past 20 years due to education and the availability of better types of outdoor clothing, but…
KU-EHS October Safety Tip: Halloween Safety for Motorists
This month many will celebrate Halloween where young children dress up in costumes to go from door to door throughout the neighborhood getting treats and candy from neighbors. It is all in fun, but fun can turn to tragedy very quickly as the dark streets are flocked with young children. Motorists…
KU-EHS September Safety Tip: Eye Protection at Home
Do you know home projects like these can be a major threat to eye safety? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly half of all serious eye injuries occur at home, yet only 35 percent of Americans wear protective eyewear during projects that could pose a threat to their eyes.…
KU-EHS August Safety Tip: Eye Injury Emergencies
What should be done in an eye emergency?
Seek medical attention as soon as possible following an injury, particularly if you have pain in the eye, blurred vision or loss of any vision. Several simple first aid steps can and should be taken until medical assistance is obtained.
First aid for…
KU-EHS July Safety Tip: Heat Stroke, What You Don’t Know Might Just Kill You
Unless you’re Superman, you’re not tougher than the sun. Heat stroke happens when the body is overwhelmed and unable to regulate its core temperature due to overheating and loss of fluids and salts. High temperatures, bulky clothing, and a lack of heat acclimatization are just a few factors that…
KU-EHS Releases 2022 Water Quality Report
KU LAWRENCE CAMPUS -- The Department of Environment, Health & Safety (KU-EHS) has announced that they have released a new report detailing water quality results on Lawrence campus for calendar year 2022. This report is generated from data collected by KU-EHS staff and reported on a periodic…
KU-EHS June Safety Tip: Most Falls Occur on the Same Level, Not From Heights
Slips happen where there is too little friction or traction between the footwear and the walking surface. According to the CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety), common causes of slips are:
Protecting Yourself from Poisonous Plants
Any person working outdoors is at risk of exposure to poisonous plants, such as poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac. When in contact with skin, the sap oil (urushiol) of these plants can cause an allergic reaction.