Safety and Environmental Stewardship … heed early warnings!

Companies and people are similar … we lose our way when we don’t listen to early warnings. This may be happening to some companies … they aren’t heeding early warnings regarding safety and environmental stewardship! Let’s look at recent examples that share a common profile: Disaster preceded by unheeded early warning. April 5, 2010. Massey [...]

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OSHA Compliance … getting past headlines!

Don’t declare OSHA Compliance … just because OSHA hasn’t performed an inspection in recent memory! When OSHA lightning strikes, it is painful and expensive!

Get past the headlines … consider the Rest of the Story!

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OSHA Log 300 … Ergonomics makes a comeback!

OSHA is proposing to modify Log 300. The modification proposes specific reporting of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD; aka ergonomic) injuries.

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Fetus Injury … linked to air quality

Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) can injure a fetus. PAHs are common air pollutants. If associated with a workplace, the employer may not be protected by Workers Comp and be subject to civil suit.

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Workplace Injury … fetus liability

Fetus injury in the workplace … beyond OSHA and Workers Comp! Case: An employer excludes women from jobs involving exposure to lead. The Supreme Court rules that these policies constitute disparate treatment on the basis of sex and are therefore illegal. [US Auto Workers versus Johnson Control] Case: The Court finds a child suffering injury [...]

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Workplace Contamination … brought home!

Workplace hazards can cause injury at home. Employers are not always shielded by Workers Compensation. Serious penalites can result.

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