DC Dental Company Cited by OSHA for Bloodborne Pathogen Hazards

Following a complaint to the agency, a Washington, D.C., dental company was cited by OSHA for exposing workers to bloodborne pathogen hazards. OSHA cited MD Dental Center PC, doing business as Smile Center Dental, for 26 alleged serious violations – including...

Farmworker Justice Report Profiles Dangers of Pesticide Poisoning

A new report complains about weak federal regulations concerning pesticide exposure and offers recommendations for EPA action A new report exposes the serious health risks faced by thousands of farm workers each year from pesticide exposure, and claims workplace...

Making a Difference: Raising C Diff Awareness

Nancy C Caralla C Diff is a resilient bacteria that is becoming an emerging workplace health threat. In every profession we put the knowledge we have learned to use each day. While many people work on the frontlines of healthcare, where resilient bacteria live and...

Infographic: The High Cost of Slips, Trips and Falls

Did you know that 95 million workdays per year are lost due to slip-and-fall injuries? Accidents involving slips, trips and falls send 9 million people to the hospital each year and are a leading cause of workers’ compensation claims, costing an average of...

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