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Statistics from the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud showed one in five small business owners feel unsure about how to identify scams involving workers’ compensation. Read More about Detecting Workers’ Comp Fraud

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Writing a Chemical Hygiene Plan

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Chemical exposure can put workers at risk of allergies, asthma, cancer, attention deficit disorder, heart disease, chronic fatigue, infertility, inflammatory bowel disease, and many other disorders. Read More about Writing a Chemical Hygiene Plan

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Smart Technology PPE Improving Worker Safety

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Smart PPE refers to wearable pieces of equipment, such as helmets, that connect to the internet or Bluetooth and deliver safety information to the wearer or others in the field. Read More about Smart Technology PPE Improving Worker Safety

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When Companies Refuse to Pay OSHA Fines

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When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) levies fines on companies for unsafe practices, the federal agency expects to be paid. Read More about When Companies Refuse to Pay OSHA Fines

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Innovations in Physical Security

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Jobsite physical security runs the gamut from active shooter scenarios to simple accidents. In DeKalb County, AL, the local school district is stepping up physical security at all locations under… Read More about Innovations in Physical Security

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Controlling Allergens in the Workplace

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Allergies can mean much more than sneezing and itchy eyes. For many people, allergens in their workplace can decrease their productivity and severely damage their health. Read More about Controlling Allergens in the Workplace

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Book Review: Safety Ethics Cases From Aviation, Healthcare & Occupational & Environmental Health

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By Manoj S. Patankar, Jeffrey P. Brown and Melinda D. Treadwell, 2005, Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press A review by EKU Asst. Professor David Stumbo, Ed.D., OHST The following review… Read More about Book Review: Safety Ethics Cases From Aviation, Healthcare & Occupational & Environmental Health

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The Big 4 of OSHA’s Silica Regulation

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This article written by EKU Asst. Professor David Stumbo and was featured in Western Kentucky Constructor, Fall 2019 Read More about The Big 4 of OSHA’s Silica Regulation

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Drugs, Alcohol, and Workplace Safety

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The use and misuse of alcohol and drugs can impact workplace safety. Employers need to know how they can prevent injuries and what they can and cannot do regarding drug… Read More about Drugs, Alcohol, and Workplace Safety

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Occupational Safety vs. Process Safety

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People working in the fields of occupational safety and process safety are concerned with keeping people and their surroundings safe. But the two specialties are different in a variety of… Read More about Occupational Safety vs. Process Safety

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Detecting Workers’ Comp Fraud

Writing a Chemical Hygiene Plan

Smart Technology PPE Improving Worker Safety

When Companies Refuse to Pay OSHA Fines

Innovations in Physical Security

Controlling Allergens in the Workplace

Book Review: Safety Ethics Cases From Aviation, Healthcare & Occupational & Environmental Health

The Big 4 of OSHA’s Silica Regulation

Drugs, Alcohol, and Workplace Safety

Occupational Safety vs. Process Safety

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