The H1N1 flu outbreak, Los Angeles wildfires, hurricane season and other recent events serve as important reminders of the need to be prepared for any possible public health emergencies. With this in mind, the American Public Health Association recognizes National Preparedness Month with Get Ready Day events across the nation encouraging Americans to be prepared.
The medical profession teaches and practices irrigating eyes by introducing the flushing fluid at the inner corner of the eye — adjacent to the nose — and letting it run across the eye to the outer edge.
Despite new laws, growing workers’ compensation payouts and alarming statistics regarding the debilitating effects of psychological injury, most employers are either unaware of their obligation to help stressed employees or unprepared, a lawyer has warned, as reported by the Australian-based magazine, Transport & Logistics News.
Despite new laws, growing workers’ compensation payouts and alarming statistics regarding the debilitating effects of psychological injury, most employers are either unaware of their obligation to help stressed employees or unprepared, a lawyer has warned, as reported by the Australian-based magazine, Transport & Logistics News.
Non-compliance with emergency eyewash safety standards is a serious issue in today’s workplace. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), this lack of compliance contributes to a reported 2,000 injured U.S. workers each day. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that eye injuries lead to 37,000 missed days of work and more than $300 million per year in related costs.
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