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CVS Paying $77.6 Million in Pseudoephedrine Case

The company said it has fixed the "electronic monitoring system flaw" that caused a "lapse in controls of PSE sales in certain CVS/pharmacy stores in 2007 and 2008."

Taxi Company Pays $30,000 for Disability Discrimination

EEOC said the company refused to hire a single-arm amputee based on his disability. The agency further charged that the firm commingled the medical records of employees, such as doctor’s notes, with other personnel records, thus failing to maintain the confidentiality of those medical records.

Dow Chemical Wins Robert W. Campbell Award

The "golden thread" running through the 52,000-employee company's global operations is its culture, which makes everyone responsible and accountable for safe performance in the drive for zero incidents, says Michael R. Gambrell, executive vice president for manufacturing and engineering operations.

Not Another Picnic!

When it comes to recognition, one size does not fit all.

One-Third of Workers Believe Workplace Hinders Wellness: Survey

“As many of us spend over half of our waking hours at work, the workplace is the ideal setting to encourage behavior changes to minimize a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease," said Dr. Kathryn Taubert, senior science officer for the World Heart Federation.

Airline Hit with $4.855 Million Fine for Failing to Properly Train Pilots

FAA alleges Evergreen line pilots received ground training and a check ride on the new FMS, but that the company did not provide required familiarization flights supervised by the company’s check pilots despite being told to do so by FAA.

California Serves $450,000 in Fines During Restaurant Enforcement Sweep

The statewide enforcement sweep conducted on Sept. 16 involved 162 restaurant inspections and resulted in the issuance of 88 citations against 79 restaurants.

Dr. Patrick Gallagher, NIST director

NIST Director Creates Blue Ribbon Safety Panel

Meeting Oct. 12 and Oct. 20, the commissioners will examine progress to date on integrating safety throughout the Commerce Department organization.



New ACOEM Guide Helps Employers Find Care for Injured Workers

The multi-page document provides practical advice, checklists, and other resources and tools to help identify physicians who adhere to best practices and are most likely to provide the best medical outcomes when treating workers’ compensation patients.

Oregon Touts Comp Premium Rate Cut, Washington Awaits Election Day

Washington State can't propose 2011 workers' comp rates until the voters have passed or rejected Initiative 1082 on Nov. 2. It would let private insurance carriers write comp insurance and also would change how Washington determines premium rates.

Once age and education are factored in, state and local public employees actually earn less, on average, than their private-sector counterparts.

Study: New England Public Workers Earn Less than Private-sector Workers

Once age and education are factored in, state and local public employees actually earn less, on average, than their private-sector counterparts.

DOL Sues Tyson Meats for Systemic Discrimination Against Women

The complaint requests that all of Tyson's federal contracts be canceled; it be debarred from future government contracts until it has remedied the violations; and it provide complete relief, including lost wages, interest and other benefits of employment, to affected individuals.

Honeywell Completes Acquisition of Sperian

“Sperian Protection is an excellent fit for Honeywell,” said Mark S. Levy, president and CEO of Honeywell Life Safety. “With highly developed product lines, well-recognized brands, and a strong global distribution channel, Sperian complements and significantly strengthens Honeywell’s position in the personal protective equipment segment.

Hourly Workforce Carries Burden During Recession

The U.S. workforce now includes a record number of workers who are involuntarily working part-time due to reduced hours or the inability to find a full-time job.

DOL Announces $5.4M Grant to Assist Workers Impacted by Aerospace Layoffs

The Department of Labor recently announced a $5,367,340 grant to assist about 600 workers affected by layoffs from multiple employers impacted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's retirement of the Space Shuttle program.

"Fighting fatigue is the joint responsibility of the airline and the pilot, and after years of debate, the aviation community is moving forward to give pilots the tools they need to manage fatigue and fly safely," FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt said.

FAA Rule Offers Pilots More Rest

Released Friday, the proposed regulation would provide a nine-hour opportunity for rest prior to duty, which is one more hour than the current rules specify.

This photo from www.skagitcounty.info is just a hint of the tulips that make the county world famous.

Despite Budget Woes, WISHA Issuing 2011 Safety Calendar

Some of the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries' operations were closed Tuesday because of the state's budget problems. But its 2011 workplace calendar, "Keep Washington Safe and Working," nevertheless will be available later this month.

New DOL Web Portal Provides Job Postings, Training Programs

The website's features include information about occupational skills that can be transferred from one job to another and links to local training programs.

DHS plans to expand the If You See Something Say Something campaign nationally with public education materials.

FEMA Hosts Webinar on Remaining Vigilant, Stopping Threats

The event is part of a campaign designed to raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism, crime, and other threats and emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper transportation and law enforcement authorities.

Dusti Gurule, the new sec rep for the Department of Labor, is based in Denver.

DOL Appoints New Regional Representative

Serving as the Department of Labor’s liaison in Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, the new “sec rep” is responsible for amplifying key programs and initiatives.

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