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Workplace Violence: Recent Shootings Illustrate Sources of Violence; What's Your Greatest Risk?
December 2011
It was allegedly a contentious divorce that pushed Scott Dekraai over the edge. On October 12, just one day after he appeared in court to ask for more time with his 8-year-old son, Dekraai put on body armor, armed himself, and went to the Seal Beach beauty salon where his ex-wife worked as a hairdresser. Dekraai opened fire, killing eight people, including his ex-wife. . . . more »

Standards Update: Cal/OSHA Adopts Updates to Ship Building Rules and First Aid for Electrical Workers
December 2011
Cal/OSHA recently adopted two federal rules that bring its regulations into line with new and existing federal rules. Both rules were "Horcher adoptions," meaning that the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has made only editorial and format changes necessary to conform the federal standards to California's other state laws and standards. . . . more »

Online Exclusive: Do Your Workers Need Fire-Resistant Clothing?
COCA Online Exclusive September 2011
In some professions and industries, the risk of exposure to fire is common enough—and deadly enough—that workers must be equipped with fire-resistant or flame-retardant clothing. Your worker . . . more »

Featured Resource: Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Workers With Disabilities and Special Needs
March 2011
Do you have workers with disabilities or special needs? Have you addressed this in your emergency preparedness planning? A number of organizations have recently taken a close look at this issue and created guidance that you can use to improve emergency preparedness for workers with disabilities. . . . more »

Workplace Violence: Identifying Risk Factors and Preventing Violence Against Home Health Workers
March 2010
Home healthcare is one of the fastest growing segments of the healthcare industry. According to the Center for the Health Professions at the University of California, San Francisco, California currently has 45,000 home healthcare aides, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that home healthcare employment will increase by 46 percent from 2008 to 2018. Patients often prefer to be cared for in their homes whenever possible, and home care offers substantial cost savings over institution-based care, making the option attractive to insurers and patients alike. . . . more »

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
COCA Online Exclusive February 2010
February is American Heart Month, making it a good time to remind workers how to recognize the coronary events that kill about one American every minute. This checklist of signs and symptoms can refresh workers' memories and help them respond quickly and appropriately to a co-worker in cardiac distress. . . . more »

Health and Wellness: Firefighter Suffers Sudden Cardiac Arrest During Training Exercise; American Heart Month Is Opportunity to Educate
February 2010
On Nov. 9, 2008, a dozen firefighter trainees gathered in wet and chilly weather at a Virginia training facility for an entry-level firefighter certification class. The trainees dressed in their "turnout" gear--firefighting clothes and equipment--and conducted drills with hoses and self-contained contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

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News Note: NIOSH Study Examines Risk of Job-Related Violence for Home Healthcare Workers
February 2010
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is conducting research to better understand work-related violence risks to home healthcare workers. According to the study's preliminary findings, . . . more »

News Note: Updated California Tsunami Inundation Maps Available
February 2010
Newly updated California Tsunami Inundation Maps are now available from the California Tsunami Program, a joint effort of the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA), the California Geological Survey (CGS), and . . . more »

Bulletin: New OSHA guidance focuses on emergency medical responders
January 2010
Federal OSHA has issued a new guidance document, Best Practices for Protecting EMS Responders During Treatment and Transport of Victims of Hazardous Substance Releases, that addresses . . . more »

Your Medical History, In Brief and In Detail
COCA Online Exclusive November 2009

It's a bitter irony: at the moment when someone has his or her greatest need for medical care, he or she is unlikely to be able to assist medical personnel in providing that care. That's why it's essential that your medical history be available even if you are incapacitated.

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Emergency Preparedness: Get Help When You Can't Help Yourself; Tips for Using 'ICE' Effectively
November 2009
Bob Brotchie, an ambulance driver in England, would often encounter patients who were . . . more »

News Note: ASSE Releases Two Revised Standards
November 2009
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently released two newly revised standards: (1) the ASSE/ANSI Z117.1 Standard—Safety Requirement for Confined Spaces, and (2) the Board of Envir . . . more »

Workplace Violence, Part III: Guards! Guards! Expert Advice on Creating an Effective Relationship Between Your Workforce and Your Security Personnel
October 2009
Emergency medical personnel know the drill: when they arrive on scene with the ambulance, if there are any reports of violence, weapons, or gunfire, they have to wait for the police to arrive and go in first, even if someone might be dying . . . more »

Workplace Violence, Part I: Guards! Guards! Advice on Creating an Effective Security Personnel Program
August 2009
Steven Tyrone Johns was a six-year veteran security guard at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., on the day that 88-year-old James W. von Brunn walked through the doors carrying a .22-caliber rifle . . . more »

News Note: Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Security Guard Injury Fact Sheet
August 2009
Security guards are more likely than other workers to be fatally injured while working--in particular, they are more likely to be murdered on the job--but are less likely to incur a . . . more »

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