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The Zika virus is a disease spread primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito — the same type of mosquito that spreads other viruses like dengue and chikungunya. While most people have no symptoms as all, Zika causes mild illness in some. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established a
Read moreHot summer months pose special hazards for being outdoor. Labor-intense activities in hot weather can raise body temperatures beyond the level that normally can be cooled by sweating. Heat illness initially may manifest itself as heat rash or heat cramps, but can quickly escalate to heat exhaustion and then heat stroke if simple preventative measures
Read moreApril 28 was first recognized as the National Day of Mourning by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1984 to raise public awareness of worker injury, illness and death. “No longer will publicly funded institutions be allowed to ignore the significance of the Day of Mourning,” explained Ontario NDP MPP, Percy Hatfield the author of Bill
Read moreThe judgment in U.S. District Court of Seattle WA. is one of the latest rulings against BNSF Railroad over the firing of employees who identify safety concerns to their supervisors. “BNSF puts profits over safety,” said William Jungbauer, attorney for plaintiff Curtis Rookaird. BNSF spokesman, Gus Melonas said, “We are disappointed in the decision that
Read moreEach day, millions of Americans leave their homes and report to jobs that provide for their families, strengthen our communities and grow our economy. Prospective employees have the right to know the full scope of the safety records of an industry before entering the workforce, and all workers have the right to speak up when
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