#Occupational Safety and Health

[safeday]

Protecting workers in a changing climate.

Public heath initiatives targeting workers.

Spotlight on climate change and mental health.

"Climate change and safety and health at work." World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024. April 28th.

#international labour organization #occupational health #workers #workplace safety #worker's safety #worker's health #protection of all workers #climate health nexus #climate change mitigation #changing climate #occupational safety and health #occupational safety #safe working environment #safeday #28 april #international labour organization (ilo) #health at work

[harshalj79]

Industrial Safety Market by Type, Offering (Hardware, Software), End User (Oil & Gas, Energy & Power, Chemicals), and Geography—Global Forecasts to 2030

#Industrial Safety Market #industrial safety equipment #Industrial Safety #safety #work safety #workplace safety #occupational safety and health

[20may]

Planting awareness.

A beekeeper from Basra, Iraq, is raising awareness among his community on the importance of safety at work. Planting awareness on the importance of farms in the predominantly poor area was his goal. So, he set up Facebook and WhatsApp groups on beekeeping and farming, and with occupational safety and health training from the International Labour Organization (ILO), he is spreading the word on social media and transferring the knowledge to local farmers.

“Our work in agriculture promotes economic opportunities, security and self-reliance,” he said. “It allows us to be independent.”

“Our community has a relationship with our land that is hard to describe; our fathers and grandfathers were also farmers,” he said. “Our work and life cycle on these farms are interdependent.”

Ziad Sa’ad has a degree in media and communications, but has always been a farmer and beekeeper in Al Qurnah, Iraq.

#beekeeper #iraq #Training programme #Occupational safety and Health #International Labour Organization (ILO)

[vickyfinecert]

Understanding ISO 45001 Certification In Saudi Arabia: What You Need To Know

Understanding ISO 45001 Certification In Saudi Arabia: What You Need To Know

With the world's focus on health and safety, ISO 45001 certification in Saudi Arabia has become an increasingly important topic. In this article, we'll take a look at what ISO 45001 is and how it can benefit companies operating in Saudi Arabia. We'll also cover the process for getting certified and what organizations need to do to maintain their certification. So, if you're interested in learning more about ISO 45001 Certification in Saudi Arabia, then read on!

Introduction to ISO 45001 Certification:

ISO 45001 is the first international standard for occupational health and safety management systems. It provides a framework that organizations can use to identify and control health and safety risks and improve their OH&S performance. The standard is based on the Plan-Do-Check-Act model of continual improvement and is aligned with other ISO management system standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Organizations certified to ISO 45001 will be able to demonstrate to their employees, customers, and other stakeholders that they are committed to protecting workers' health and safety. Certification will also give organizations a competitive advantage in tendering for contracts, as many clients now specify ISO 45001 certification as a requirement.

If you're thinking of implementing ISO 45001 in your organization, or if you're already certified to the OHSAS 18001 standard (which will be replaced by ISO 45001), we can help you make a smooth transition. Our team of experts has extensive experience in helping organizations with their OH&S management systems and can provide tailored support throughout the certification process.

Benefits of ISO 45001 Certification:

There are many benefits of ISO 45001 certification in Saudi Arabia. Some of the benefits are listed below:

1. Helps to improve safety and health in the workplace: The certification helps organizations to identify and control risks in the workplace which can lead to improved safety and health of employees.

2. Helps to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses: By implementing an effective Occupational Health and Safety management system, organizations can help to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses.

3. Can lead to cost savings: An effective OH&S management system can help organizations to save money by reducing accidents, injuries, and absenteeism.

4. Helps to improve morale and motivation: Employees who feel safe and healthy in their work environment are more likely to be motivated and have higher morale.

The Requirements for ISO 45001 Certification in Saudi Arabia:

There are a few requirements that your organization will need to meet to be certified under ISO 45001 in Saudi Arabia. First, you will need to have a documented Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) in place that meets the requirements of the standard. This system should be designed to help you identify and control health and safety risks in your workplace, and should include policies, procedures, and controls related to occupational health and safety.

You will also need to demonstrate that you have been implementing your OHSMS effectively by conducting regular audits and investigations of incidents, documenting corrective actions taken, and maintaining records of OHS performance. In addition, you will need to show that you are proactively working to improve your OHSMS through continual improvement activities.

Once you have met these requirements and are ready for the certification, you can contact an accredited certification body to begin the certification process. The certification body will conduct an on-site audit of your OHSMS to verify compliance with the standard, and if everything is in order, they will issue you a certificate of conformity. With this certificate, you can show potential customers or clients that your organization is serious about occupational health and safety and that you have implemented controls to minimize risks in the workplace.

How to Achieve and Maintain ISO 45001 Certification in Saudi Arabia:

There are some steps that organizations operating in Saudi Arabia need to take to achieve and maintain ISO 45001 certification. 

First, they need to develop a health and safety management system that meets the requirements of the standard. This can be done by implementing policies and procedures related to health and safety, conducting risk assessments, and establishing objectives and targets for improving health and safety in the workplace. 

Once the management system is in place, organizations need to get it certified by an accredited certification body. The certification process involves an assessment of the organization's compliance with the requirements of ISO 45001, as well as on-site audits at the organization's premises. 

After certification, organizations need to maintain their compliance with the standard by regularly monitoring their health and safety management system and making sure that it continues to meet the requirements of ISO 45001. They also need to undergo periodic re-certification audits to keep their certification status up-to-date.

Challenges Associated with ISO 45001 Certification in Saudi Arabia:

There are a few challenges that are associated with getting ISO 45001 certified in Saudi Arabia. The first challenge is that there is no specific certification body for this standard in Saudi Arabia. This means that you will have to find an international certification body that is willing to certify your organization. This can be a challenge in itself, as not all certification bodies are created equal. You will want to do your research to make sure you select a reputable certification body.

Another challenge is the cost of certification. Getting certified to ISO 45001 can be expensive, as you will need to pay for the services of the certification body as well as the costs of implementing the standard within your organization. This can be a significant investment, but it is important to remember that the benefits of certification (such as improved safety performance and increased market recognition) can far outweigh the costs.

Finally, you may also face some challenges when it comes to maintaining your ISO 45001 certification. The standard requires organizations to continually improve their safety management systems, which can be a challenge if you do not have adequate resources or staff dedicated to this effort. Additionally, you will need to keep up with changes to the standard and ensure that your system continues to meet its requirements.

Conclusion:

ISO 45001 certification in Saudi Arabia is a great way to ensure the safety of your workplace and employees. By understanding what ISO 45001 certification entails, you can make sure that your organization meets all requirements and takes steps toward achieving an effective management system. With these tips, you should be well on your way to ensuring that ISO 45001 Certification is achieved in Saudi Arabia without any difficulty.

#ISO #iso45001 #iso45001 oh&s #occupational health #occupational safety and health

[9kmovies-biz]

Companies Decide to Keep Four-Day Workweek After Finding It's Better

Image: Dmitry Demidovich (Shutterstock) According to an ongoing study in the UK, the four-day workweek may be the key to success for companies and their employees. The world’s biggest four-day workweek trial included the participation of 61 British companies, some of whom now say they won’t return to the regular Monday through Friday work schedule. The study was conducted by scientists at the…

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#David Frayne #Four-day week #Gizmodo #Human activities #Human behavior #Human resource management #Juliet Schor #labor #Labor relations #Labor rights #Occupational burnout #Occupational safety and health #Wall Street Journal #Work #Work–life balance #Working time #Workweek and weekend

[aksafetycbe222]

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[mrsbeef]

It's 2 in the morning and I should be going to sleep so I can make it in time for my physiotherapy appointment to treat tendonitis in two separate parts of my foot that's been impeding me from walking at speed or using stairs without pain, but I'm here thinking

What if I petitioned the government of Canada to enact federal right-to-sit legislation entitling workers on the job to sit when the nature of the immediate task does not require standing

Like I'd start smaller, but the Ontario government only accepts paper petitions with original signatures and fuck if I'm traipsing around the province on my busted foot to canvass the general public

But the federal government allows electronic petitions and they only need a minimum of 500 valid signatures to be brought by an MP before the House of Commons, and I'm sure it'd be piss easy to find at least 500 broken and injured current and former retail employees willing to support

Plus my current boss really really fucking disproportionately hates us sitting and I've never tried to challenge him on it, and I think the idea of bypassing that and going directly to the fucking Prime Minister of the country is extremely funny

#canada #right to sit #occupational safety and health #labour rights #retail

[scrumptioustigercollector]

Occupational Health: Need of the hour

What Exactly Is Occupational Health?

COVID-19 has made many of us aware of the importance of maintaining mental and physical health. The sudden emergence of the pandemic made us realize how much we take our way of life for granted. Work is an important part of most people’s lives. Individuals spend nearly 35–50% of their waking hours at work. Stress levels are at an all-time high due to the industry’s fierce competition. In such cases, organizations seek Occupational Health Solutions to ensure their employees’ well-being. Occupational health (OH) is a type of healthcare that focuses on the physical and mental health of employees while they are at work.

Occupational Health (OH), also known as Occupational Safety and Health, ensures an organization’s employees’ overall well-being or workplace health. Occupational health is a branch of public health that focuses on preventing workers from becoming ill or injured in any occupation. Factory workers are more vulnerable to industrial hazards than office workers.

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 3.5 billion people work, accounting for nearly half of the global population. Injuries, noise, carcinogenic agents, airborne particles, and ergonomic risks all contribute significantly to the chronic disease burden: 37% of all cases of back pain, 16% of hearing loss, 13% of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 11% of asthma, 8% of injuries, 9% of lung cancer, 2% of leukemia, and 8% of depression. Occupational health, on the other hand, considers both aspects of an organization and strives for its well-being.

Occupational Health software also assists businesses in complying with industry standards and regulations governing workplace health and safety. This software is used by HR managers, health and safety managers, and all employees involved in potentially hazardous work.

How Does Occupational Health Benefit Employers?

OH, Software solutions are used by healthcare facilities and OH Therapy providers to meet their OH needs. Employers benefit from occupational health in a variety of ways. Employers can benefit from occupational health in the following ways:

Aids in the selection of physically fit employees/pre-employment health screening Improved Corporate Image A productive workforce Efficient business functions Employee absenteeism and turnover have been reduced. Maintaining Medical Records of Employees Observance of safety regulations Contributes to the company’s CSR efforts. Credibility has grown. Cost Savings Facilitates Decision Making

Is Occupational Health also beneficial to employees?

Employees are the most important component of any organization. As previously stated, the primary goal of the concept of Occupational Health is to consider the well-being of employees at work. Occupational health software (OHS) solutions play an important role in assisting organizations with OH-related activities and taking into account their employees’ physical and mental well-being. Employee benefits include the following:

Routine health examinations Disorder detection at an early stage Job satisfaction and improved mental and physical health Health-consciousness Workplace hazards have been reduced, and workplace safety has been ensured. Enhanced work productivity Keeping a Work-Life Balance

In a variety of ways, occupational health benefits an organization’s overall operation. Employees are the foundation of any successful business. It ensures that the well-being of employees is taken into account. As a result of feeling valued, employees develop a sense of belonging to the organization. It helps to improve the efficiency of employees’ work and increases profitability.

RioMed offers cutting-edge occupational health software solutions. Cellma, a RioMed product, may be an excellent choice for OH practitioners, therapists, and organizations. Cellma’s ability to create defined fitness for work assessments and provide recall for statutory monitoring, eye tests, hearing tests, respiratory tests, and other clinical investigations such as urine and alcohol can also assist Occupational Health services.

Patients can use Cellma’s patient portal to access their patient profile information, assessment results, and available practice locations for bookings. This profile can be accessed online or through Cellma’s patient app, which also allows patients and their health practitioners to communicate easily. If you are interested, please schedule an appointment and review our specialties. For more information, please see our website.

#occupational health #mental health #cellma #patient portal #occupational medicine #occupational safety and health

[evilfarmin]

Acting all high and mighty when he's not even wearing gloves smh

#cubfan135 #docm77 #zedaph #cubfan #art? #ft dilfm77 and the cumphantom #dilfm77 and the cumphantom vs the occupational safety and health administration

[nando161mando]

#future #history #electric vehicles #unusual vehicles #vehicle transport #autonomous vehicles #commercial vehicles #vehicles #ausgov #politas #auspol #tasgov #taspol #australia #fuck neoliberals #neoliberal capitalism #anthony albanese #albanese government #roads #road #space #earth #ecology #pollution #pollutants #polluted water #polluted air #safety #health #occupational health and safety

[safeday]

Examples of awareness raising campaigns developed by social partners.

Confederation of British Industry (CBI)

The organization found that improved workplace air quality could give significant productivity benefits, in terms of reduced absenteeism due to ill-health as well as less presenteeism where employees are present at world despite being unwell.

Building and Wood Workers' International (BWI)

The campaign included organizing workplace actions in support of workers' rights to health and safety, putting poster in workplaces. Sharing message on social media to raise awareness and writing t relevant government ministries

"Climate change and safety and health at work." World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, April 28th.

#awareness raising initiatives #workers #workplace safety #workplace health and safety #occupational safety and health #health at work #worker's safety #worker's health #safe working environment #occupational safety #28april #safeday #united kingdom #extreme heat #28 april #safety at work

[reasonsforhope]

"How much safer has construction really gotten? Let’s take a look.

Construction used to be incredibly dangerous

By the end of the 19th century, what’s sometimes called the second industrial revolution had made US industry incredibly productive. But it had also made working conditions more dangerous...

One source estimates 25,000 total US workplace fatalities in 1908 (Aldrich 1997). Another 1913 estimate gave 23,000 deaths against 38 million workers. Per capita, this is about 61 deaths per 100,000 workers, roughly 17 times the rate of workplace fatalities we have today...

In a world of dangerous work, construction was one of the most dangerous industries of all. By the 1930s and early 1940s the occupational death rate for all US workers had fallen to around 36-37 per 100,000 workers. At the same time [in the 1930s and early 1940s], the death rate in construction was around 150-200 deaths per 100,000 workers, roughly five times as high... By comparison, the death rate of US troops in Afghanistan in 2010 was about 500 per 100,000 troops. By the mid-20th century, the only industry sector more dangerous than construction was mining, which had a death rate roughly 50% higher than construction.

We see something similar if we look at injuries. In 1958 the rate of disabling injuries in construction was 3 times as high as the manufacturing rate, and almost 5 times as high as the overall worker rate.

Increasing safety

Over the course of the 20th century, construction steadily got safer. 

Between 1940 and 2023, the occupational death rate in construction declined from 150-200 per 100,000 workers to 13-15 per 100,000 workers, or more than 90%. Source: US Statistical Abstract, FRED

For ironworkers, the death rate went from around 250-300 per 100,000 workers in the late 1940s to 27 per 100,000 today.

Tracking trends in construction injuries is harder, due to data consistency issues. A death is a death, but what sort of injury counts as “severe,” or “disabling,” or is even worth reporting is likely to change over time. [3] But we seem to see a similar trend there. Looking at BLS Occupational Injuries and Illnesses data, between the 1970s and 2020s the injury rate per 100 workers declined from 15 to 2.5.

Source of safety improvements

Improvements in US construction safety were due to a multitude of factors, and part of a much broader trend of improving workplace safety that took place over the 20th century.

The most significant early step was the passage of workers compensation laws, which compensated workers in the event of an injury, increasing the costs to employers if workers were injured (Aldrich 1997). Prior to workers comp laws, a worker or his family would have to sue his employer for damages and prove negligence in the event of an injury or death. Wisconsin passed the first state workers comp law in 1911, and by 1921 most states had workers compensation programs.

The subsequent rising costs of worker injuries and deaths caused employers to focus more on workplace safety. According to Mark Aldrich, historian and former OSHA economist, “Companies began to guard machines and power sources while machinery makers developed safer designs. Managers began to look for hidden dangers at work, and to require that workers wear hard hats and safety glasses.” Associations and trade journals for safety engineering, such as the American Society of Safety Professionals, began to appear...

In 1934, the Department of Labor established a Division of Labor Standards, which would later become the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to “promote worker safety and health.” The 1935 National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which legalized collective bargaining, allowed trade unions to advocate for worker safety.

Following WWII, the scale of government intervention in addressing social problems, including worker safety, dramatically increased.

In addition to OSHA and environmental protection laws, this era also saw the creation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

OSHA in particular dramatically changed the landscape of workplace safety, and is sometimes viewed as “the culmination of 60 or more years of effort towards a safe and hazard-free workplace.”"

-via Construction Physics (Substack newsletter by Brian Potter), 3/9/23

#construction #osha #workplace #workplace safety #workers rights #labor rights #occupational health #nlra #collective bargaining #united states #us history #labor unions #industrial revolution #this is why unions and regulations are so fucking important by the way #if you have not studied late 1800s and early 1900s labor history in the US #you really can't grasp how incredibly dangerous things used to be #and how much proof we have that corporations suck #government regulations

[harshalj79]

Industrial Safety Market by Type, Offering (Hardware, Software), End User (Oil & Gas, Energy & Power, Chemicals), and Geography—Global Forecasts to 2030

#Industrial Safety Market #Industrial Safety #workplace safety #occupational safety and health #work safety #safety #technology #innovation

[bnyrbt]

The Federal Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) is seeking public comment on reducing injuries and illnesses in the federal workforce and establishing while maintaining effective occupational safety and health programs. It’s important to submit a personalized comment, which could include counting COVID infections as an illness in the workplace, maintaining N95 masks in healthcare settings in care of COVID patients, ensuring access to high quality respirators in the workplace, improving ventilation, and implementing air filtration in all indoor settings. Feel free to use the points or borrow the language in our sample letter below.

Docket No. OSHA-2023-0012 COVID-19 infections continue to injure, harm, and cause mortality among Americans. Based on both case counts and estimates, millions of Americans also are suffering from Long COVID. It is important that Americans, those in the federal workforce and patients cared for in health care settings are also protected from COVID-19 infections. SARS-CoV-2 is spread via inhalation of aerosol particles with a higher risk at indoor settings compared to outdoor settings. Layers of protection including high quality respirators such as N95s, ventilation, and air filtration have been demonstrated to protect individuals from a COVID19-infection. COVID-19 infections must be counted as an illness in any workplace setting. Designating COVID-19 as an illness will allow federal workers sick with COVID-19 to have enough time to properly rest and recover from an infection, Furthermore, it will protect coworkers and clients from a COVID-19 infection, which will ultimately prevent outbreaks.  OSHA plays an important role in ensuring healthcare workers are protected from infections when caring for COVID-19 patients, and patients are protected from workers infected with COVID-19. Policies must remain in place to ensure healthcare workers have access to high quality N95 respirators when caring for COVID-19 patients and that COVID-19 patients must be quarantined in a negative pressure room. If healthcare workers stop wearing N95 respirators while caring for COVID-19 patients, many more will develop COVID-19. Because over 50% of COVID-19 transmission occurs before people develop symptoms, they may pass it to their coworkers or patients in a maskless healthcare setting. Policies must also be established that allow workers to use a high quality respirator in their workplace setting at all times.  I ask OSHA to fulfill its mission, which is “to protect the safety and health of America’s workers.” COVID-19 remains a serious safety and health issue for America’s workers. I ask that you ensure agencies such as CDC provide the best recommendations that employ a multi-layer approach to protect federal workers and their clients from COVID-19 infections.

Submitted comments to Docket No. OSHA-2023-0012 must be received by OSHA no later than September 29, 2023 11:59 p.m., EST

#op #covid #osha #uspol #covid-19 #workplace safety #health and safety #occupational health and safety #labor #covid19 #covid 19 #coronavirus #pandemic

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"THREE MEN BURIED UNDER TONS OF BRICK," Toronto Star. June 30, 1913. Page 1. --- Caught Without Warning. When Wooden Platform Bearing Brick Collapsed. ---- ARE SERIOUSLY HURT --- Injured.

Andre Leschinisky, 25 Turner Ave- nue.

John Orofsky, 127 Niagara street.

Martin Gorgoni, 127 Niagara street.

Scene of Accident. Esplanade, west of Tecumseh street.

Cause. Wooden platform supporting 4 tons of brick collapsed burying unfortunate men beneath. --- Three laborers, John Orofsky, 34 years of age, Andro Leschinisky, 23 years of age, and Martin Gorgoni, were seriously injured this afternoon when four tons of brick were displaced by the collapse of the wooden platform on which it was standing, and, before the unfortunate laborers realized it, buried them beneath the pile. The brick had been unloaded from a freight car preparatory to being used in the erection of the new addition to the Harris Abbatoir company at the foot of Tecumseh street.

The brick had been piled on the platform and the three laborers, Poles, were engaged in wheeling it in barrow-loads to the bank. About one ton had been moved and piled, when the platform holding the remainder collapsed.

Caught Without Warning. The three men had returned for another barrow-load, and where standing on the platform about six feet from each other.

Caught by surprise, they didn't have a chance to get away from the brick before it collapsed, burying them beneath the pile.

Other laborers in the vicinity, alarmed by the cries of their cmpanions, rushed to the scene and frenziedly threw the brick in all directions in a desperate effort to get the men out before they w were suffocated. Fortunately the brick spread as it fell and it was a comparatively easy matter to rescue their companions.

A hurry call was sent in for the civic ambulance, and the three men were rushed to the Western Hospital. Leschinisky was badly bruised about the back and lower limbs, and it is believed may have sustained internal injuries. Orofsky sustained a badly cut and bruised head and injuries to the back, while the third of the trio escaped with slight injuries, sustaining some cuts and bruises about the body.

#toronto #construction workers #workplace accident #occupational health and safety #seriously injured #abattoir #capitalism in canada #immigrant workers #russian immigration to canada #italian immigration to canada

[gwydionmisha]

Regulations are written in blood.

#Coal Miners #Pneumoconiosis #Black Lung #Occupational Safety and Health Administration #News