We report recent happenings and development in the world of safety.
More Than Half of US Adults Are Now Eligible For Ozempic. Ozempic, a drug used to treat diabetes, keeps gaining attention as celebrities, tech moguls and TikTok influencers have described taking it to lose weight in short time frames. The Food and Drug Administration first approved the injectable medication for treating diabetes in 2017; the … Read more
According to a recent survey, around 90% of workers support legislation that would permit them to turn off their email and other communications after work. More than 1,100 American workers were surveyed by researchers from EmailToolTester.com about the impact of regular work emails and messages on their personal and mental health. According to the findings, … Read more
According to the National Safety Council, during the Thanksgiving holiday, 502 persons could lose their lives in avoidable traffic accidents. Impaired driving is especially concerning during this period, which starts at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and ends on Sunday, Dec. 1. In 2022, alcohol-impaired deaths accounted for 32% of all traffic deaths nationwide. … Read more
Does Exposure to Smoke From Wildfires Impact the Reproductive Health of Male Firefighters? For a two-year study on the impacts of wildfire smoke on reproductive health, a group of Colorado State University researchers is looking to recruit 100 active male wildland firefighters. Lead researcher Luke Montrose, an assistant professor in CSU’s Department of Environmental and … Read more
CDC has posted a Food Safety Alert regarding a multi-state outbreak linked to organic carrots: https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O121.html Key Points: Thirty-nine people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from 18 states. Fifteen people have been hospitalized and one person has died. Interviews with sick people and traceback findings show that organic whole and baby carrots … Read more
The first cases of Avian Flu have been confirmed at Wahiawa Duck Rescue. According to the owner of a Wahiawa duck rescue, she initially believed her animals had been poisoned when it was first found at her organization. This one duck rescue has resulted in an astounding amount of bird deaths. Thirteen wild zebra birds … Read more
Researchers claim that an experimental vaccination has demonstrated potential in preventing chlamydia, an STD. Lab mice given the vaccine were able to rapidly clear subsequent chlamydia infections, and were less likely to develop severe infections compared with unvaccinated mice, researchers reported Nov. 11 in the journal npj Vaccines. According to the study’s authors, the vaccination contains … Read more
There has been a rise in Mpox (monkeypox) cases locally, according to Midland Health Services, which is urging people to understand the signs and know what to do if they become infected. Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) is a disease caused by a virus. It usually causes a rash and flu-like symptoms. The rash is similar to … Read more
Occupational Safety Health Injuries and Illnesses Statistics in 2023 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Douglas Parker issued the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses: “Today’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that the rate of recordable workplace injuries … Read more
Next week, a school in Swindon will have to temporarily close due to problems with the hot water supply. Over the weekend, East Wichel Community Primary School and Nursery sent a letter to parents and guardians to let them know that the school would not be able to open on November 18 due to “challenges … Read more