"The company apparently blamed the victims for their own injuries, but there is clear evidence that injuries were caused by the unsafe conditions created by the company. OSHA is committed to making sure that the total disregard Ashley Furniture has shown to safety stops here and now," said Dr. David Michaels.
Their petition seeks an expanded definition of "affected employee" and clarification that an employee may designate any person as his or her representative.
The American Heart Association, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and many other groups are raising awareness in the fight against heart disease in women by celebrating National Wear Red Day® on Friday, Feb. 6.
"By taking the proper safety precautions this winter, job providers can avoid nasty slips and falls that will cost them in the future," Michigan Workers' Compensation Agency Director Kevin Elsenheimer said.
Zero injuries is the byproduct of the value of safety excellence; it should never be the primary goal.
Experience has shown that real and lasting inspiration can set the stage for actual ongoing action and sustaining results.
Experts view hand washing as the single most important way to stop the transmission of disease from one person to another.
The union represents workers at 65 U.S. refineries that produce about 64 percent of the nation's oil.
The accident occurred at an auto parts manufacturer in Pell City, Alabama.
If workers are truly at risk from excessive vibration, steps can be taken to reduce or eliminate that risk altogether, including purchasing new tools that vibrate less and maintaining them to a high standard of performance.