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Welding has so many uses in today’s world, from allowing I-beams to hold buildings up to creating wrought iron designs, metal jewelry, and other decorative work. But as you might imagine, there are risks involved with the light, heat and fumes produced by welding. So …Continue Reading Welders: Take Steps to Identify Hazards at Work
Now that school is back in session, many drivers have noticed changes to their commute. Has your drive into work become more congested with additional cars and pedestrians? Some of these pedestrians are crossing guards, helping local children arrive to school safely. Did you know …Continue Reading 3 Steps to Keep Crossing Guards Safe
Temperatures this week in Massachusetts have been relatively normal for this time of year. Even so, we know that most summers in New England will bring about at least some extremely hot days. In fact, extreme heat events are one of the most common causes …Continue Reading Keeping Cool and Staying Healthy During Extreme Heat
Warmer weather is here and it is time to open up the windows and let fresh air in! Sadly, while spring and summer bring warmer weather, this time of year we hear about children seriously injuring themselves or even sometimes dying from a fall. A leading …Continue Reading “Kids Can’t Fly: Window Safety for Warmer Weather”
Imagine going to work one day and coming home with an illness that will be with you for the rest of your life. Sound far-fetched? We’ve seen this happen to workers across Massachusetts. It can happen when you are exposed to chemicals at work that …Continue Reading Do You Work Around Chemicals? Learn How to Protect Yourself
Do you or someone you love use the services of a home care aide? Nearly 50,000 people—mostly women—work in this growing occupation in Massachusetts. You may be surprised to learn that recent data show that home care aides are twice as likely to have asthma …Continue Reading Protecting the Health of Home Care Aides
The National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network is helping us understand the relationship between our water and our health. Improving our understanding of this relationship will help us protect our water and save lives. We all need clean, safe water. Drinking water from a private …Continue Reading Water: We Track That!
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has a long history of promoting policies and practices that support health and safety in early care and education settings. Recently the Department unveiled an updated Health and Safety in Child Care website, to serve as a clearinghouse of …Continue Reading Promoting Health and Safety in Early Care and Education
Did you know that there are over 100,000 motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts every year and that people are injured in nearly 40,000 of these crashes? Motor vehicle crashes are everyday tragedies that can change lives in a matter of seconds. Wearing a seat belt …Continue Reading The Data Confirms It: Seatbelts Really Do Save Lives
“Since passage of the Massachusetts Act to Relative to Needlestick Injury Prevention, measurable progress has been made, but significant work remains in our efforts to eradicate preventable sharps injuries. Unfortunately, healthcare workers continue to bear the brunt of the burden of these potentially life-changing exposures. …Continue Reading Preventing Sharps Injuries among Healthcare Workers: 15 Years and Counting
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