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DOL Doles $27M to Oil Spill States

The funds are being granted to workforce agencies in the four Gulf Coast states experiencing economic hardship as a result of wage decline and job loss in the shrimping, fishing, hospitality, and tourism industries.

PETCO to Pay $145,000 for Discriminating against Deaf Pet Stylist

A store manager eventually refused to schedule customers for the groomer, despite their specific requests for her, and other employees inaccurately informed customers that she no longer worked for the company as a means to funnel them to non-disabled pet groomers, according to EEOC.

Leadership Through the Clouds

Companies need both Clocker and Cloud leaders, often operating at different organizational levels.

Road Rage and You

Are you a safe driver? A courteous driver? A knowledgeable, experienced driver? Do you have a propensity for anxiety and road rage?

A New Era for Learning and Safety Management

Industry professionals want features that enable them to create safety audits and inspections, surveys, scorecards, and more.

A Triumph's Lessons

Fortunately, NTSB spent 15 months investigating the January 2009 ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River after the plane hit a flock of Canada geese and lost power in both engines.

Ensure all employees are trained and know what is to be done in an emergency, including emergency egress during a fire.

Back to Basics: Safe Egress

Ensure all employees are trained and know what is to be done in an emergency. Review the plan with new hires or newly assigned employees so they know the plan and their responsibilities.

Meeting the Compliance Challenge

In one case, we had start over with the supervisors and painstakingly work down to the line employees to communicate the correct message that every bit of protection helps.



Fifth Postal Facility Fined This Month, This Time in Maine for $430,000

All five of the facilities were investigated following complaints, and all ended up being fined for insufficient electrical safety practices. This latest fine brings OSHA's proposed penalty total against USPS to more than $1.3 million for the month of June alone.

Major Washington Apple Grower Sued for Sexual Harassment

"Filing for a temporary restraining order is not a common action for us," said EEOC Regional Attorney William Tamayo. "But in this case, we saw an urgent need to do all in our power to protect the farmworkers who participate in this case."

Schneider Electric Faces $42,300 Charge for Worker's Electrocution

The worker was fatally electrocuted when he grabbed the test leads on a shop-made cart the company used during the testing process of equipment the company manufactures.

Airport AED, Fast-Acting Bystander Save Traveler

EMTs at the scene said the incident was an excellent example of what is possible if CPR and AED use are initiated quickly, along with timely activation of the emergency medical services system.

New BOHS Website Debuts

The biggest society of occupational hygienists in Europe now offers a news scroller and more resources online.

Keith Klein testifies on behalf of ATA. Photo courtesy of Brad Stotler/ATA.

CSA 2010 is Flawed, ATA Tells Congress

"A system that is based on inconsistent data and a flawed scoring methodology will not achieve its objectives," said Transportation Corporation of America CEO Keith Klein, in his testimony Wednesday before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

ASSE's Centennial Year Work Well Under Way

When ASSE members meet next June in Chicago to celebrate the society's 100th year, they’ll experience a unique conference in America's best convention city.

FMCSA Chief Safety Officer Rose A. McMurray

Upcoming FMCSA Rule Will Address In-Vehicle Distractions

Once the agency's proposed rule to ban text messaging while driving is finished, a second rule will cover dispatch systems, using CB radios, and more to reduce risk while allowing legitimate communication, Chief Safety Officer Rose A. McMurray told the National Association of Small Trucking Companies.

Beef Plant Faces Fines for Repeat Amputation, Serious Ammonia Release Hazards

An inspection found that machine guarding was inadequate for dumpers or packing machines and that, in general, mechanical integrity throughout the plant’s refrigeration system was not sufficient to prevent equipment malfunctions.

Starbucks Pays $80,000 to Settle Disability Discrimination Suit

According to EEOC, a jobseeker who has multiple sclerosis applied for one of six open barista positions but was never contacted for an interview; meanwhile, individuals with less experience and availability were hired instead.

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FEMA Funds 'Disaster Hero' Video Game for PC/Mac

The game, being developed along with a dedicated website, will be designed "to enthrall and teach children and their families practical knowledge on how to prepare for and deal with natural disasters or emergencies," according to the site.

MSA Releases FAQ on New ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 Standard Update

The study calls the new standard "radically different" from the previous standard and says because its rules for product markings have changed, users will need to be educated on matching the hazard from which they need protection with the new marking on the product.

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