Tag: safety
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Kentucky’s rate of workplace injuries and illnesses in 2014 was the lowest in history, but still above the national average
Safety is part of health, broadly defined, and Kentucky’s 2014 workplace injury and illness rate is the lowest it has ever been since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics began...
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Help prevent leading cause of child death: unintentional injury
Every day 2,000 children die from preventable injuries, making unintentional injuries the leading cause of death for children in the United States. More of these injuries occur during the summer...
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A leading authority on bullying in schools offers ideas for recognizing, preventing and dealing with it
By Melissa Landon Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues How do we recognize, deal with and prevent bullying, particularly in schools? A leading authority on bullying offered some ideas June...
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Heart attacks are leading cause of death while on the job in Kentucky; being struck by objects is No. 2, and falling is No. 3
Heart attacks are the number one killer of Kentuckians who die on the job, according to a study conducted by the state Labor Cabinet. The study found that in the...
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UK-EKU center gets $5 million to address occupational health and safety issues in Central Appalachia and Kentucky
A center based in the University of Kentucky College of Public Health has received a five-year, $5 million grant to advance occupational health and safety in Central Appalachia and Kentucky,...
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CEO of Somerset hospital, rated by Consumer Reports as clearly the least safe in Kentucky, is resigning
Mark Brenzel (Photo via Somerset Commonwealth Journal) The CEO of the Kentucky hospital with by far the lowest safety rating from Consumer Reports magazine is resigning. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is...
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Winter can be risky time for infants if ‘safe sleep practices’ are not followed, health department says; here are several safety tips
Practicing “safe sleep practices” and creating a safe environment for your baby could mean the difference between life and death during these cold winter months, the state Department for Public...
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Join high schoolers around the state on Sept. 19 in taking the ‘It Can Wait’ pledge not to text while driving
In preparation for its national day of action, the “It Can Wait” campaign teamed up with state legislators in four schools across Kentucky to increase awareness about the risks of...
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Ensure children’s eye safety during fall sports season
Children are back in school, playing sports, and parents can take precautions to ensure their children’s eye safety as they compete. Although many parents are unaware of the risks posed...