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 of Workplace Injuries by GarrettGinglen on â05-13-2011 01:14 PM According to the most recent Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, disabling injuries and illnesses accounted for over $52 billion in direct U.S. workers compensation claims in a single year. From the top, here are the 10 most common causes, and relative percentages, for serious accidents in the workplace: