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IndustryWeek March 1, 2008 Jonathan Katz |
OSHA Steps Up Enforcement as Violations Rise Overall workplace safety violations increased in the United States by 6% in 2007 over the previous year, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.  |
IndustryWeek March 9, 2010 |
Under Obama, Labor Agencies Beefing up Budgets, Enforcement Some in the manufacturing community worry that an attempt to issue an OSHA ergonomics standard is on the way.  |
IndustryWeek April 18, 2012 |
Setting the Safety Standard Is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration gearing up for a major expansion of its standards-setting power?  |
HBS Working Knowledge May 21, 2012 Michael Blanding |
OSHA Inspections: Protecting Employees or Killing Jobs? Findings strongly indicate that OSHA regulations actually save businesses money.  |
Chemistry World July 24, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
US regulator says DuPont's safety program 'failed' The US government agency that regulates workplace safety is proposing to fine DuPont for the second time in a matter of weeks, because of lapses in its worker safety practices.  |
BusinessWeek March 11, 2010 Ben Elgin |
Caution: Stats May Be Slippery Why claims of an almost miraculous decrease in U.S. worker injuries don't stand up to scrutiny.  |
AboutSafety February 16, 2002 |
New Zealand: Turning Up The Heat Only a major shift in top management attitudes toward health and safety will significantly and sustainably improve health and safety statistics in New Zealand...  |
Job Journal September 7, 2003 Bob Rosner |
All Workers Are Created Equal All employees have a right to fair and equal treatment.  |
Inc. July 2006 Kasey Wehrum |
New Leadership at OSHA Will the Sago mine tragedy affect attitudes toward workplace safety?  |
IDB America January 2003 Charo Quesada |
The deadly workplace Indifference to occupational hazards is killing tens of thousands of Latin American workers each year.  |
Searcher May 2004 Barbie E. Keiser |
Safety First: Where? When? Why Me? Article identifies websites created by government agencies, private associations and organizations, academic institutions, and commercial entities that provide some context as to accidental injuries, their prevention and teatment and the costs associated with them.  |
Entrepreneur July 2004 Jane Easter Bahls |
House Rules Before you let your people work at home, find out what you're liable for--and cover your bases.  |
IndustryWeek September 1, 2007 Jonathan Katz |
Refinery Safety Scrutinized New federal program aims to reduce refinery mishaps.  |
Inc. February 2006 Kasey Wehrum |
New Website Tracks Worker Injuries An online database culled from OSHA records and launched late last year lists safety and health violations and related data for more than 60,000 U.S. companies.  |
Food Processing December 2011 |
MRO Q&A: Building a Safety Program When building a safety program, what are the most recurring problems in industry today to watch out for?  |
IndustryWeek October 21, 2010 |
Could BP's Safety Incentives Backfire? Some experts suggest offering safety bonuses is a dangerous proposition.  |
IndustryWeek April 21, 2010 Jonathan Katz |
Investigators Eye Refinery Safety BP's safety issues raise questions about how certain manufacturers approach safety management.  |
Reason Aug/Sep 2001 James V. DeLong |
Old law vs. the new economy How New Deal-era regulations stifle flexible work arrangements...  |
Food Engineering August 1, 2005 Kevin T. Higgins |
Protecting Life & Limb Just as production practices have been modified to deliver greater food safety, worker safety concerns are prompting food manufacturers to reexamine standard operating procedures.  |
IndustryWeek December 1, 2006 Jonathan Katz |
Taking A Stake In Safety Instead of identifying employees as part of the problem, the safest plants make them part of the solution.  |
IndustryWeek February 16, 2011 |
OSHA Withdraws Noise Proposal Concerned over potential costs, manufacturers applaud decision but remain alert as agency examines alternatives.  |
Nursing Management July 2008 Scott Weber |
Ergonomics Standards: An Overview Know your part in establishing programs in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, or assisted-living settings.  |
Chemistry World June 12, 2014 Rebecca Trager |
US agencies report back on safeguarding chemical plants A long-awaited plan to bolster the safety of US chemical plants is facing some industry opposition.  |
Job Journal October 12, 2008 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Benefits a Big Deal at Small Firms When it comes to perks, smaller employers need to think big.  |
Chemistry World January 16, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
MFG Chemical fined after worker dies The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined specialty chemical company MFG Chemical nearly $90,000.  |
IndustryWeek June 1, 2004 Jill Jusko |
Best Practices -- Partner In Accident Prevention The U.S. subsidiary of Paris-based cosmetics maker L'Oreal teams with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to promote worker health and safety.  |
IndustryWeek January 11, 2012 |
Ergonomics a Good Fit for Safety, Cost Savings Is your company giving ergonomics, the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population, the attention it deserves?  |
Mother Jones May/Jun 2002 Ken Silverstein |
Unjust Rewards The government continues to award federal business worth billions to companies that repeatedly break the law. A Mother Jones investigation reveals which major contractors are the worst offenders...  |
Managed Care June 2007 Lola Butcher |
Big Companies Holding Fast To Employer-Sponsored System In board rooms across the country, decisions are being made to battle, rather than run from, rising costs of health care.  |
Chemistry World December 1, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
US agencies test less than 1% of chemicals Less than 1% of the chemicals currently registered for commercial use in the US have undergone testing by government agencies, according to the Center for Effective Government  |
Job Journal November 25, 2007 Michael Kinsman |
Career Pros: Financial Savvy in Short Supply Employers pay a high cost for abandoning benefits and pension plans.  |
IndustryWeek July 22, 2009 Jonathan Katz |
OSHA to Re-Evaluate Safety Recognition Program Agency responds to federal report concluding several Voluntary Protection Program sites had major violations, including fatalities.  |
Food Engineering January 1, 2006 |
Regulatory Watch Voluntary OSHA regs?... Don't say they didn't tell you... Allergenic food labeling a must...  |