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2013 was quite a year in the occupational health and safety world. From the Costa Concordia ship sinking, to new rules from the FAA, we saw a lot of change this past year. Below are the top 10 most-read stories from Occupational Health and Safety online in 2013:
1. Giglio Residents Updated on Costa Concordia Salvage Progress
2. ‘I Fell Off The Roof Today’
3. eCigarettes to be Banned From Workplaces?
4. Illinois Concealed Carry Law Mandates a Safety Sign
5. Stop Trying to Create a Safety Culture
6. FDA Warns Certain Heartstart AED Devices Cannot Deliver Proper Shock
7. FAA Clarifies Start of Pilot Rest Rule
8. Eight Cultural Imperatives for Workplace Safety
9. National Safety Month Materials Available
10. Fire Extinguisher Training Best Practices
Posted by Jamie Friedlander on Jan 06, 2014
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