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Can You Stand It At Work?More specifically do you have to stand to do your job? Other questions that come into play are: • Does your employer require that you not sit while doing your job? • Are you standing on concrete or other hard surfaces during your whole shift?It would not seem to be
Read more– click video to pause – News Release US LABOR DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES FINAL RULE TO IMPROVE U.S. WORKERS’ PROTECTION FROM THE DANGERS OF ‘RESPIRABLE’ SILICA DUST Updated rule amends silica exposure regulations for first time since 1971 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a final rule to
Read moreAlthough decades of struggle by workers and their unions have resulted in significant improvements in working conditions, the toll of workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths remains enormous. Each year more than 56,000 workers die from job injuries and illnesses and another 6 million are injured. The unions of the AFL-CIO remember these workers on April
Read moreIt’s a simple question, but the ability to honestly answer yes can be easier if you have been trained to perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). In today’s fast paced culture it’s initially hard to consider setting aside the time it takes to complete the training course we hope we never have to use. When faced
Read moreApril is “National Injury Prevention Month,” it’s an excellent opportunity to remind workers and supervisors of their responsibilities in preventing problems that could lead to injuries. You can use the information below for a refresher on this important topic. Accident prevention at work is everyone’s job. The vast majority of injuries and accidents that happen
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