We report recent happenings and development in the world of safety.
Mobile Phones Use and Sperm Quality – Since the invention of microwaves, cell phones, and WiFi, there have been concerns about the invisible waves emitted by these devices. Conventional wisdom says there are not many dangers from these devices. Non-ionizing radiation output means that the radio waves emitted from these devices aren’t strong enough to … Read more
Seeing A Sick person Can Prompt Your Immune System – New research shows that even just seeing a person who is sick “triggers” a biological response in our bodies to start preparing for illness. A study by Patricia Lopes, an assistant professor of biology at Chapman University in California, revealed that bodies anticipate the possibility … Read more
Alliance to Protect Crane Operators – The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has today signed a two-year agreement with the national commission for the certification of crane operators (NCCCO) and the nccco foundation to improve the safety of workers operating or working near cranes. The agreement will ensure that … Read more
The median base salary for full-time safety professionals has surpassed $100,000. That was just one finding from the latest salary survey conducted by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and the National Safety Council (NSC), analyzing data from over 9,600 respondents to identify the typical salary and benefits of safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) … Read more
Read As I quote: There is a huge health and safety problem that needs to be addressed and resolved with the help of all citizens, and, finally, the will of the councils of the city and district of North Vancouver. The problem: The indiscriminate and careless pooping and peeing by dogs on public and private … Read more
Winter Weather Health and Safety Tips – After the extreme snowfall, we will be sharing the best ways to avoid some of the most frequent winter injuries. Whether you are dealing with a broken bone or fracture, a back strain, a pulled muscle, or a traumatic hand injury, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a look … Read more
Yellow health and safety warning tags put on graves in a village churchyard have been branded “disrespectful” by local residents. Villagers in Norfolk have criticised the council for what they claim is a “blatant misuse of health and safety policies” after it placed “unsafe memorial” tags on 37 gravestones. Some residents of Terrington St Clement … Read more
Urgent Action on Climate and Health at COP28 – As the world gears up for COP28, the WHO and the global health community are calling for health to be at the heart of the negotiations. Climate change’s impact on health must be at the centre of the negotiations. It’s time to shift the conversation from … Read more
Michigan Preschool Vaccine Rate – Childhood vaccination rates in the state are at their lowest since 2011 and remain slightly lower than national rates. Major reasons include misinformation and inadequate financial resources for public health agencies, creating a heightened risk of spreading of diseases, medical experts say. According to the latest data from the Department … Read more
A woman with HIV is using social media to encourage people to see it “like any other health condition”. Having HIV is Like Any Other Health Condition – Victoria Roscow was diagnosed with HIV when she was nine-weeks-pregnant and thought it was a “death sentence”. The 29-year-old said she contracted the virus from unprotected sex … Read more