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Occupational Health and Safety
Contractor Fined $360,000 for Lacking Cave-in Protection
Federal workplace safety authorities issued a $360,000 fine and several citations to a Norridge …
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Great Britain Report on Health and Safety
Great Britain’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently welcomed the publication of Lord …
Employee Dismissals over Facebook Posts
The British Columbia Labor Relations Board has upheld the dismissal of a pair of car dealership …
Remind Workers of Sun Safety To Prevent Melanoma
Updated advice has been issued for outdoor workers in New Zealand with specific information on how …
Employer Fined for Exposing Workers to Asbestos
The owner of a Welsh-based window and conservatory installation company has been fined for failing …
Safety Officials Meet in China to Promote Safety and Health Management
Several American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) members, occupational safety, health and …
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Imasar Engineering Hit with 80K For Severe Injury When Worker Arm Caught in Nip Point
Imasar Engineering Inc., a Concord-based company offering consulting engineering services in …
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Welders in Canada Overexposed to Hazardous Fumes
A recent study out of Manitoba (Canada) has found that a large proportion of welders in the …
Australia Files Proceedings against Employer in Mine Worker Death
Australias federal work health and safety regulator, Comcare, has launched Federal Court …
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Forklift Carbon Monoxide Risk in Poorly Ventilated Areas
The New Zealand Department of Labour will visit 100 major hirers and sellers of forklifts within …
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Study Shows Lung Cancer Screening Reduces Deaths by 20%
The United Steelworkers (USW) recently issued an urgent call for a strategy meeting about …
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Research Shows Dangers of Nanoparticles at Work
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is researching the health effects …
Report: Employees & Inmates Needlessly Exposed to Excessive Heavy Metals
A multi-year investigation by the Justice Department Office of Inspector General (IG) recently …
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Suicide Risks for Nurses in New Zealand Heightened
The suicide risk of New Zealand nurses, rather than doctors, has been highlighted by …
New South Wales Undertakes Mobile Crane Safety Program
New South Wales (Australia) Minister for Finance Michael Daley recently announced the start of a …
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Manitoba Prison Guards Protest Health and Safety Issues Due to Overcrowding
Prison guards in Manitoba (Canada) held a recent protest outside Stony Mountain Penitentiary over …
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Professional Drivers Could Face Risk with Windshield Wash
Windscreen (windshield) wiper water may be the cause of 20% of cases of Legionnaires' disease …
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Occupational Illnesses Have Been Around Since Pyramids
Occupational illness, also known as an occupational disease, is one of the least understood areas …
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90% of Office Workers in Great Britain Suffer from Screen Fatigue
Nearly one in ten British businesses are failing to meet their legal responsibilities to …
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