Description and significance. Streptococcus mutans is a Gram-positive bacterium that lives in the mouth. It can thrive in temperature ranging from 18-40 degrees Celsius. The bacterium metabolizes different kinds of carbohydrates, creating an acidic environment in the mouth as a result of this process.
Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Welcome to OSHA's Fall Prevention Campaign. FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CONSTRUCTION. In 2013, there were 291 fatal falls to a lower level out of 828 total fatalities in construction. These deaths are preventable. Falls can be prevented and lives can be saved through three simple steps:
Leading Causes in work-related deaths in the U.S. (ch2) motor vehicle related, falls, electric current, drowning, fire related, air transport related, poisoning, and water transport related. Leading causes of work-related injuries (ch2) over exertion, impact accidents, falls, bodily reaction, compression, motor vehicle accidents, exposure to radiation/caustics, rubbing or abrasions, and extreme temperatures.