June 2022 Recap: In Other News and What You May Have Missed
Here is all of the occupational safety and health-related news that you missed in June, which was National Safety Month in the United States. Stay cool and shaded out there!
2022 Readers' Choice winners revealed! – Canadian Occupational Safety
We are very proud to say that we have been voted as one of the top three vendors in Canada for the Canadian Occupational Safety’s (COS) 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards! In June, we learned that SafetyLine came in second in the Lone Worker Monitoring category!
Why this matters
We’re very honored to be recognized as one of Canada’s top lone worker monitoring providers – it's some affirmation that SafetyLine is doing good work.
New Survey Shows Worker Opinion on Electrical Safety – OH&S
The survey by Fluke Corporation compares data from 2020, 2021 and 2022 and was collected from February 1 to 28, 2022. The respondents were from 49 different states and included 922 workers.
Why this matters
This survey provides valuable data that could improve electrical safety as well as reinforce safety culture.
New Rules Set Up Worker Protections for Wildfire Season – Cleaning & Maintenance Management
Washington is the latest state to require employers to take preventative measures to protect workers from exposure to wildfire smoke, The National Law Review reports.
Why this matters
Washington State joins California and Oregon in requiring safety protections against the growing problem of wildfires and smoke.
Prioritize Safety this National Safety Month – OH&S
Starting in 1996, National Safety Month raises awareness of the necessity of safety. In the workplace, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 4,764 workers were fatally injured and more than 3 million faced injuries or illnesses in 2020.
Why this matters
June and National Safety Month is a good time to assess your OHS protocols and explore what more can be done to protect your workers.
More Needs to Be Done to Prevent Hazardous Workplaces – EHS Today
A report from the AFL-CIO shows that 340 people die each day due to hazardous working conditions.
Why this matters
The numbers produced in this report paint a serious picture of workplace fatalities in US workplaces.
First-year employees are more at risk of workplace injuries – Travelers study – Insurance Business America
More than one-third of workplace injuries occur during employees’ first year on the job, regardless of age or industry experience, according to Travelers claims data.
Why this matters
The Travelers report reveals interesting data in that 35% of workplace injuries occur during a worker’s first year on the job, highlighting the importance of comprehensive safety, onboarding and training programs for employees.
1 in 5 Canadian workplaces have no safety programs for new workers, survey suggests – CBC
A new survey suggests almost 20 percent of Canadian businesses do not offer safety and orientation programs that are legally required for new workers in much of the country — a finding one labour law expert calls "shocking" and evidence of "widespread lawbreaking."
Why this matters
The survey provides some insightful OHS information and data, particularly around the importance of safety training and orientation.