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A recent survey by the National Safety Council (NSC) found that 58 percent of construction workers in the United States feel that productivity and completing job tasks are prioritized over… Read More about Delivering Better Safety Standards on Construction Sites
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A common misconception about acquisition managers is that they just contract work out to vendors… What they actually do is collaborate with private sector companies and innovators on mission-critical tasks… Read More about Career Spotlight: Acquisition Management
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Examine the proactive steps business can take to efficiently emerge from natural disaster-caused damage. Read More about The Challenge of Reopening a Business after a Natural Disaster
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Natural disasters that affect schools can be devastating because of the children involved, but there are proactive methods to keep risks to a minimum. Examine how educators and parents can… Read More about Keeping Students & Teachers Safe During Natural Disasters
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Worker's compensation has evolved over time from facilitating medical care for workers to included temporary and permanent disability benefits, vocational rehab and death benefits. Read More about Workers’ Compensation: What It Is and How It Affects Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
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Workplace hazards come in many forms. For Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., failing to install safety guards on machines and a lack of protective gear for employees resulted in nearly… Read More about Identifying and Analyzing Workplace Hazards
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Many [OSHA] rules address employers’ responsibility to protect their workers from known hazards, which may include exposure to toxic chemicals, excessive noise levels, mechanical dangers, heat or cold stress, or… Read More about Encouraging Employee Compliance with Personal Protective Equipment
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On July 3, 2013, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Midland Davis Corp., a scrap metal recycling center in Moline, IL, with 19 safety violations to the tune… Read More about When Recycling Becomes a Health and Safety Hazard
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Industrial hygiene, according to the AIHA, is a varied and comprehensive profession that requires a sincere commitment to caring about people and the safety of their work environments. Read More about Career Spotlight: Industrial Hygienist
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OSHA’s list of the top 10 violations of worker health and safety regulations is released annually at the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress and Expo, the world’s largest professional gathering… Read More about Top Ten OSHA Cited Standards in 2018