Threats and intimidation were used to prevent a worker suffering from blurred vision and a bloody nose from getting medical care during his shift, according to OSHA.
Overall, the U.S. population has good levels of vitamins A and D and folate in the body, but some groups still need to increase their levels of vitamin D and iron, according to the Second National Report on Biochemical Indicators of Diet and Nutrition, just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Los Angeles Fire Department has become the latest organization to sign on to Cal/OSHA’s confined space awareness campaign -- an effort to educate employers and employees about the dangers of working in confined spaces.
Company had safety program but didn't test atmosphere
April 3, 2012
An agricultural cooperative was sentenced last month in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska after admitting to safety violations that led to the death of an employee.
Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Chairperson Rafael Moure-Eraso is commending the American Intitute of Chemical Engineers (AIHcE) for working for the inclusion of reactive hazard awareness in college chemical engineering curriculum.
The American Association of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is using Distracted Driving Awareness Month (April) as an opportunity to offer up new resources to help drivers avoid this growing danger.
Government agencies routinely award construction contractors to companies with poor safety records, according to a consumer advocacy group which is calling for a change.
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