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Find Out What It Takes to Make It to the Top
In today’s Advisor you’ll meet two winners of the Pennsylvania 2012 Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence. Among the seven winners of the 2012 Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence are Dutchland, Inc. and Vanalt Electrical Construction, Inc. The winners were chosen from among 70 competitors, so they truly represent workplace safety at its best. Both companies […]
Skin-Deep Training to Prevent Skin Cancer from the Sun
May is National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Awareness Month, an appropriate time to inform employees that skin cancer accounts for more than half of the cancer cases diagnosed in the United States each year. The good news is that it is both preventable and, if caught early, curable. Today’s Advisor gives you valuable training information for your […]
Training Is the Key to Effective Wellness Programs
Many employers turn to wellness programs to manage healthcare costs and improve employee productivity. However, recent research shows that educating employees about the programs is critical to their success. "Well on the Way: Engaging Employees in Workplace Wellness," a white paper released by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, explains that strong communication drives the […]
Incorporating FRPs into Your SPCC Plan
Region 10 Busy with SPCC/FRP Enforcement
CDC Says Cell Phone ‘Fatal Distraction’ for Drivers
Your company has rules about employees talking on their phones and texting while driving, but are they following them? New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that 69 percent of U.S. drivers talked on their cell phone while driving in the 30 days before they were surveyed. And 31 percent […]
How to Avoid Liability for Problem Employee Drivers
Workers who drive as part of their employment—even if all they do is drive to and from off-site meetings during the workday—can expose you to significant liability if they’re involved in an accident. To avoid liability, you need to identify drivers who could put you at risk and keep them off the road for work […]
Check Your Lab Safety Compliance
Pitfalls of Noncompliance: Part 2
Yesterday, we presented a number of OSHA enforcement actions that demonstrate the pitfalls of noncompliance. Today, we conclude with some more employers who were snagged in OSHA’s inspection and enforcement actions. Contractor Improperly Removed Asbestos Asbestos remediation company (New York) OSHA Region 2 Safety and health violations: According to OSHA, the company was cited for […]