Employers' use of drug screening on the decline February 4, 2005 Since its peak in 1996, drug testing is down 19 percent; cost-cutting pressures are one reason whyRead More
Worker death at L.A. port is second in less than a week February 4, 2005 Veteran dock worker was "doing more than he should" due to cutbacks, union official allegesRead More
Revision of law to boost mine safety in China January 28, 2005 Amended law will raise safety requirements for mine operatorsRead More
Report slices up meatpacking industry as "unnecessarily hazardous" January 28, 2005 Authors allege "systematic human rights violations" at U.S. meat and poultry plantsRead More
UK bill aims for greater exec safety accountability January 28, 2005 Tougher laws would hold company directors to account for negligent health and safety practicesRead More
Fire in the house? Nah, not here... January 28, 2005 Most homeowners have "it can't happen here" attitude regarding fire safety, survey saysRead More
Treating depressed employees cuts costs January 28, 2005 "Enhanced treatment" for depression may reduce absenteeism, improve productivity, study suggestsRead More
McCormick Place project to proceed under safety partnership January 28, 2005 OSHA will help contractors meet stringent guidelines as nation's largest convention center expandsRead More
Tougher seat-belt laws save lives January 21, 2005 In states where seat-belt laws are primary, rather than secondary, crash deaths are reduced, study revealsRead More
Sign of the times? UCLA Labor Center faces elimination January 21, 2005 Slashed budget would cut the amount of research and service that focuses on working peopleRead More
RSS