New study: Fewer drunk, more drugged drivers
A federal agency credits the decades-long campaign to combat drunk driving for the drop in alcohol-impaired drivers. But the question…Click to continue
Cost of Safety
CEOs look at Safety as a cost center. Safety pros know the best safety programs actually save money. One way to make that point is to show Finance the consequences other companies have paid when their safety programs have failed.
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Prescribed drugs: What can companies do about this safety hazard?
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Should cell phone use be banned while driving?
A national safety organization that championed mandatory seat belt laws is now calling on governors and legislators in all 50 states to ban cell phone use while driving.
Mike Rowe: ‘Safety First’ is ‘a load of unmitigated nonsense’
You know Mike Rowe, the guy on the Discovery Channel who hosts Dirty Jobs? A viewer recently called him out on not wearing the proper safety gear on his show. His response? “Of all the platitudes embraced in the workplace …
Can employer deny overtime to worker on light duty?
Blanket policies barring employees on light or limited duty from working overtime violate the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
