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Two Washington Dollar Tree Stores Face Almost $55K in Combined Fines

Two Washington Dollar Tree Stores Face Almost $55K in Combined Fines

The fines were issued for blocked electrical panels and stacked boxes that were “perilously close to collapsing,” the state’s Department of Labor & Industries said.

How HIPAA and Other Health Privacy Laws Work Together to Protect Employee Health Information

How HIPAA and Other Health Privacy Laws Work Together to Protect Employee Health Information

With technology always changing, it's important for employers to learn how to protect employee information.

Protecting Data is Essential to Worker Safety

Episode 176

Protecting Data is Essential to Worker Safety

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how protecting employee data is essential to worker safety.



Safe Driving Tips from NSC This Thanksgiving Holiday

Safe Driving Tips from NSC This Thanksgiving Holiday

The National Safety Council estimates that 518 people may die from a car crash during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

How to Keep Workers Safe During Flood and Storm Cleanup

How to Keep Workers Safe During Flood and Storm Cleanup

Workers helping with cleanup after a flood or storm can be exposed to multiple hazards.

Keeping Delivery Drivers Safe Near Railroads

Keeping Delivery Drivers Safe Near Railroads

Nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc., published PSAs about train and rail safety.

Does Working from Home Affect your Mental Health?

Does Working from Home Affect your Mental Health?

There are both benefits and downsides to working from home.

Microbial Growth During Handling, Packaging, Shipping and Storing Contents

Microbial Growth During Handling, Packaging, Shipping and Storing Contents

Packers, shippers and movers can protect themselves from visibly microbial contaminated goods.

NIOSH, US Coast Guard Makes Funding Available for Safety Training, Research for Commercial Fishing

NIOSH, US Coast Guard Makes Funding Available for Safety Training, Research for Commercial Fishing

Commercial fishing is a dangerous occupation and exposes workers to many hazardous conditions.

Safety and Health Concerns Affecting Health Workers Around the World

Safety and Health Concerns Affecting Health Workers Around the World

The World Health Organization provides examples of successful practices to keep these workers safe.

Experts to Speak at West Virginia University on Total Worker Health

Listen to the “Total Worker Health® Strategies for the Future of Work” session in person or online.

Foundry Worker Suffers Fatal Burns After Falling into Equipment

Foundry Worker Suffers Fatal Burns After Falling into Equipment

The foundry’s operator was cited for one willful violation after the worker’s death.

Choosing Effective Safety Training Methods

Episode 175

Choosing Effective Safety Training Methods

Everyone learns differently so it is important to incorporate different training styles for knowledge retention and safer work.

Research Shows More Google Searches for Excuses to Miss Work in 2021, 2022 Than Years Prior

Research Shows More Google Searches for Excuses to Miss Work in 2021, 2022 Than Years Prior

Creating a workplace where all employees are supported is more important than ever before.

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