OSHA seeks new members for maritime safety advisory committee

OSHA is looking for 15 new members to serve on the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health. MACOSH advises the Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA on maritime worker safety and health issues. The Secretary of Labor will select nominees to represent workers, employers, state or federal safety and health organizations, professional organizations, national standards-setting groups, and academia. Nominations are due May 7, 2010.

Save the date: National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety slated for April 14-15, 2010

OSHA is sponsoring a National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety in Houston April 14-15, 2010. The event, co-sponsored by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and other government agencies with showcase effective partnerships. The event will focus on construction and other industries with large numbers of Hispanic workers.

13% of workplace fatalities are from sudden cardiac arrest.
The likelihood of successful resuscitation decreases by about 10% with every minute that passes.
34% of those who have implemented an AED program have used their AED at least once in order to help save a life.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest kills more people than car wre...cks, cancer, handguns, house fires and AIDS combined.
Be prepared, get safety training! Have a safe holiday season.

Laugh To Reduce Holiday Stress

Laughter helps you deal with a variety of maladies, including the stresses of daily life. Laughter's health benefits are no joke. A good sense of humor can't cure all ailments, but data are mounting about the positive things laughter can do. A good laugh has great short-term effects. When you start to laugh, it doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter can stimulate your organs, activate and relieve your stress response, and soothe tension and stomachaches. Laughter isn't just a quick pick-me-up, though. It's also good for you over the long haul. Laughter may: improve your immune system, relieve pain, and increase personal satisfaction. Enjoy the holidays, laugh it up!