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Wal-Mart opts out of workers’ comp program


April 10, 2012 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: cost of safety, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Workers' comp

Wal-Mart has decided to manage its own injury benefits program in one state. That’s led proponents and opponents of such an option to weigh-in on whether it’s a good idea for businesses or not.

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Worker deaths up — in this economy?


September 2, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Analysis/Commentary, construction safety, Fatality, New safety statistics, Special Report, Transportation safety, What do you think?, workplace violence

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Attention, those who believe that OSHA has gone overboard with its workplace safety regulations: You’ve got one less fact to support your argument. When all is said and done, the final count of worker fatalities in 2010 will be higher than in 2009.

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Another state allows guns in employees’ cars at work


July 27, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, New rules and regulations, What do you think?, workplace violence

About a month from now, a 14th state will allow employees to store legally owned firearms in their locked, privately owned vehicles while at work.

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