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Construction site safety improved in 2011

BD+C

On-the-job construction fatalities dropped from 802 in 2010 to 781 in 2011, and recordable injuries fell from 4.7 per 100 in 2011, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Regulations Codes and Standards' per 100 workers in 2008 to 3.9

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SAMI: Future proofing communities

Roads Online

“S ustainability” is a multifaceted concept reflecting our collective aspiration for leading a healthy and happy life while preserving the health of our planet for future generations. deforestation) while eliminating structural obstacles to people’s health, influence, competence, impartiality, and meaning. antibiotics).

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Farmworkers’ launch lawsuit against Cal/OSHA

Safety Services Company

Late last week the United Farm Workers of America filed a lawsuit against the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) claiming the safety regulation group failed in its duty to enforce regulations protecting outdoor workers.

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Safety Services Company Named a Top Job Creator

Safety Services Company

“The top 100 companies on the list have created 73,032 American jobs in the three-year period from 2008 to 2011 – an amazing feat, given that much of that job growth came during the heart of the recession,” said Inc. Between 2008 and 2011, the review period for the award, Safety Services Company added 146 new jobs. million in 2011.

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OSHA extends temporary fall protection measures again

Safety Services Company

Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA announced Aug. 22, 2011 with an expiration date of March 15, 2012. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here. OSHA put these temporary enforcement measures in place Sept.

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MSHA’s new pattern of violation rule takes aim at repeat mine safety offenders

Safety Services Company

The Mine Safety and Health Administration announced last week a major revision to its “pattern of violation” (POV) rules, which it is issuing in an attempt to make sure mine operators address the most significant hazards in their mines and protect miners from harm. Main, assistant secretary of labor for mine safety and health.

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OSHA’s shaming of innocent companies lives forever

FDR Safety

OSHA citations come and go, but the agency’s news releases never die – even when they announce alleged violations at companies who are eventually found not to be in violation of OSHA regulations. Don’t get me wrong: Companies that endanger worker health and safety ought to be cited.