August 23, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Angry workers don’t need a firearm to attack others, as this case of alleged workplace violence shows.
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Tags: attack, fire extinguisher, workplace violence
April 28, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Today (April 28) is Workers Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for workers killed, disabled or injured at work. It’s a day well suited to take a look at two organizations helping families of those killed and injured.
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Tags: F.I.G.H.T., Faces campaign, families of employees killed on job, USMWF, workers' memorial day
July 23, 2010 by Fred Hosier
OSHA policy says it will investigate an incident when there is a fatality or multiple serious injuries. The agency can also use its discretion to look into situations in which there was no bodily harm, but there was significant structural damage.
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Tags: boom, crane, OSHA
October 26, 2009 by Fred Hosier
As a safety pro, you’ve probably met a number of non-believers when it comes to warning workers about hazards. “What are the odds of that happening here?” they might ask. Now you can tell them, thanks to a new Web site.
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Tags: Book of Odds, Safety training, What are the odds?