Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance

Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance The Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance (KOSHS) expanded program consists of three

The latest KOSHS Hazard Alert is out now. It teaches us how electrical work can turn deadly and the steps employers can ...
07/23/2026

The latest KOSHS Hazard Alert is out now. It teaches us how electrical work can turn deadly and the steps employers can take to prevent future tragedies.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/4yx28nu

The annual FACE Report is here. It teaches us the real factors behind fatal workplace incidents and the steps that save ...
07/20/2026

The annual FACE Report is here. It teaches us the real factors behind fatal workplace incidents and the steps that save lives.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/4yx28nu

INVESTGATIVE REPORT RELEASE: On July 25, 2025, a 43-year-old white, non-Hispanic heating, ventilation & air conditioning...
06/26/2026

INVESTGATIVE REPORT RELEASE: On July 25, 2025, a 43-year-old white, non-Hispanic heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) technician (victim) was attempting to install a new fan motor in a commercial HVAC unit. While doing so, the victim was electrocuted. The victim succumbed to the injuries he sustained.

READ THE REPORT: https://bit.ly/3Qsvhix

Join the Central Appalachian Regional ERC for a free Heat Stress Management Workshop on June 9, 2026, at Spindletop Hall...
05/26/2026

Join the Central Appalachian Regional ERC for a free Heat Stress Management Workshop on June 9, 2026, at Spindletop Hall in Lexington, KY.
Led by Dr. Thomas Bernard of the Sunshine Education and Research Center (a NIOSH‑funded center in Florida), this session will introduce a practical template for developing a written Heat Stress Management Plan that aligns with:

• OSHA’s draft heat stress rule
• NIOSH best practices
• ACGIH guidelines

Who should attend: Health and safety representatives or consultants who help clients develop heat stress management plans.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4fJMeip

INVESTGATIVE REPORT RELEASE: On May 19, 2025, a 23-year-old white, non-Hispanic electrician trainee (victim) was attempt...
05/13/2026

INVESTGATIVE REPORT RELEASE: On May 19, 2025, a 23-year-old white, non-Hispanic electrician trainee (victim) was attempting to install new electrical wire in a commercial
building renovation project. While doing so, the victim was electrocuted by an energized wire. As a result, the victim succumbed to the injuries he sustained.

READ THE REPORT: https://bit.ly/4u2nsOW

Construction workers face some of the highest risks for fatal falls. In 2023, nearly half of all workplace fall deaths i...
05/08/2026

Construction workers face some of the highest risks for fatal falls. In 2023, nearly half of all workplace fall deaths in the U.S. occurred in this industry.

KOSHS’ new Hazard Alert shares prevention strategies and resources to help reduce fall hazards on Kentucky job sites.
Read the story: https://bit.ly/3Rds4Dc

Did you join the Safety Stand-Down? Always register for your official Certificate of Participation: https://bit.ly/2Ro7T...
05/07/2026

Did you join the Safety Stand-Down? Always register for your official Certificate of Participation: https://bit.ly/2Ro7TDD

Roofing is high-risk for falls. Learn about the top three things all people who work on roofs should always be trained i...
05/06/2026

Roofing is high-risk for falls. Learn about the top three things all people who work on roofs should always be trained in a webinar on 5/8 at 1pm EST: https://bit.ly/3QJzoqb

As a Premier Partner, KOSHS a program at the Kentucky Injury Prevention Center produced a Hazard Alert on fatal falls in...
05/05/2026

As a Premier Partner, KOSHS a program at the Kentucky Injury Prevention Center produced a Hazard Alert on fatal falls in construction for the 2026 Safety Stand-Down. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/4t5vMMv

The Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center is proud to be recognized by OSHA, CPWR, and NIOSH as a 2026 Falls Ca...
05/04/2026

The Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center is proud to be recognized by OSHA, CPWR, and NIOSH as a 2026 Falls Campaign Premier Partner. Premier Partners are leaders in the National Safety Stand‑Down, helping raise fall‑hazard awareness and prevent workplace injuries across the country.
Learn more about the campaign: https://bit.ly/4tNUsug

See how KOSHS, a program at KIPRC, is addressing fall risks in Kentucky through new surveillance findings and a Hazard Alert released for Stand‑Down Week: https://bit.ly/3Rds4Dc

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