Need to Know

Read All About It: Silica, Ethylene Oxide and Nail Guns
Get the facts on silica exposure, handling ethylene oxide and operating nail guns. OSHA recently released three new publications covering these important workplace safety topics. You can find all three publications at osha.gov.

Preventing Tick Bites Can Avert Serious Illness
According to OSHA, workers in the construction, landscaping, forestry, farming, railroad, oil field, park and wildlife management, and utility industries are among those at increased risk of tick-related hazards, including serious illness and Lyme Disease. As a result, OSHA has published a factsheet, “Working Outdoors in Warm Weather,” which describes potential hazards and preventive measures for ticks as well as heat stress, West Nile Virus and poison ivy. This and other additional tips for preventing tick bites can be accessed osha.gov.

Aggressive Driving and Fatal Motor Vehicle Crashes
Aggressive driving is a factor in 56% of fatal motor vehicle crashes, according to a report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Researchers reviewed a number of crashes in which one or more driver actions typically associated with aggressive driving, such as speeding, tailgating or violating traffic control devices, were reported. For a full copy of the report, visit aaafoundation.org.