The owners of a Southland residential cleaning service were taken into custody and later released after failing to comply with a court order directing payment of $3.5 million in back wages, plus interest, fines and liquidated damages to at least 385 workers, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Tyson Foods Inc., one of the nation's largest poultry producers, has been found in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) at its Blountsville, Ala., facility, according to a Labor Department press release. The jury's verdict in federal court in Birmingham resulted from a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Labor against the company.
According to the November 2009 issue of the Harvard Health Letter, new research is showing that a daytime nap may have health benefits without interfering with nighttime sleep.
Determining noise severity requires taking regular measurements with professional-grade instruments to assess whether workers are being exposed to too much noise.
It’s important to stay on the forefront of fall protection trends because advances in technology have traditionally preceded the development of standards.
Many individuals who understand the importance
of hearing protection are still misinformed
about both the factors that influence how well
HPDs work and the behaviors and beliefs that
can result in less protection.
With the introduction of mechanical, ergonomic
and convenience options — and especially with the
advent of electronics in SCBAs —choices in respiratory protection can
be overwhelming.
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