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:
the research institute examined 2012 claims data for injuries lasting six or more days and ranked the injuries by total workers compensation costs 10 leading causes and direct costs of workplace injuries in 2012 the leading cause of injury on the list overexertion was typically related to lifting pushing pulling holding carrying or throwing