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3 inspections later, company faces $735K in OSHA fines


November 17, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Electrical safety, enforcement, Falls, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, lockout/tagout, Respiratory safety, Who Got Fined and Why?

Companies that OSHA places in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) can count on multiple safety inspections with accompanying large fines for infractions.

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Should worker receive permanent disability for his asthma?


April 26, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: new court decision, Respiratory safety, Special Report, What do you think?, Worker health, Workers' comp

Inhaler

It’s a fact: Dust, temperature and humidity factor into asthma attacks. But how can you tell if asthma is an ongoing disability?

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