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OSHA Cites Poultry Processing Company For Muscuskeletal Hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued 11 citations to the Oakwood, Georgia-based poultry processing company Wayne Farms for violations related to muscoskeletal hazards. The total dollar amount of these citations is $102,600.Local news agencies report that Southern Poverty Law Center was responsible for blowing the whistle on the poultry processing company's safety violations. Once the issues were brought to OSHA, officials launched an investigation to determine whether
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Nov 14th 2014
The Dangers of Slip-and-Fall Accidents In The Workplace
Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the most common types of work-related injuries. Unfortunately, many employers overlook the dangers of such injuries, assuming they only involve minor injuries like cuts, scraps and bruising. According to data presented by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), however, 15% percent of all accidental deaths are the result of the slips, trips and falls, making it the second leading cause of accidental deaths (first being motor vehicles).A 2006 Liber
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Nov 13th 2014
OSHA Fines Dollar Tree For Fire Safety Violations
The national discount retailer Dollar Tree, Inc. is racking up safety violations with federal regulators. Just last month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced yet another round of fines to the everything-for-a-buck store. So, why is the Dollar Store in hot water?Authorities say the Dollar Tree store located in Watauga, Texas -- just outside of Dallas -- had numerous safety violations, including blocking fire exits. Jack Rector noted that this particular store had 4
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Nov 6th 2014
Protect Your Eyes While Working With Prescription Sunglasses
Prescription sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement; they are essential for eye health. According to StatisticsBrain.com, approximately 75% of Americans wear some form of corrective lens. Going to work day after day without the proper glasses or contacts will take its toll on your eyesight, which is why it's important to invest in a pair of prescription sunglasses.By visiting a licensed optometrist, they'll be able to identify the specifications of your eyesight through a basic test w
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Nov 5th 2014
OSHA Extends Certification Deadline For Cranes and Derricks
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is extending the deadline for certification of cranes and derricks operators to November 10, 2017. This rule was previously scheduled to take effect on November 9. After receiving criticism from construction employers, however, OSHA has decided to push this date back an additional three years, offering crane operators ample time to receive their certifications.So, why is OSHA giving crane and derricks operators three additional
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Oct 29th 2014