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Department of Labor Seeks Transparency When Assessing Workplace Risks September 04, 2008 Proposed guidelines by the DOL may change how OSHA takes stock of workplace risks before the agency implements a new regulation. Learn about what this means for employers in California Executive.
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DOSH Proposes “Just in Case” Regulations September 02, 2008 The state’s Division of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH) recently discussed proposed regulations that would direct certain employers to devise strategies for dealing with a serious outbreak of disease. Get the update in today’s California Executive.
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State Safety and Health Inspections Rose in 2007 August 12, 2008 The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health got busy last year, visiting more facilities and handing out more citations than the previous year. See which industries got the most attention in this brief report.
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European Workplace Study Substantiates Long-Held Suspicion June 24, 2008 A recent study finds a strong connection between working overtime and becoming depressed. Click here to read a brief rundown of the findings.
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OSHA Urges Workplace Preparation for Outbreak May 20, 2008 It may never happen, but experts say an influenza epidemic similar to the one that devastated the population in 1918 is likely. Click here to learn more about a program aimed at helping U.S. employers get prepared.
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The Heat is On – Prepare Vulnerable Workers May 15, 2008 The first heat wave of the season is scorching its way through California. Learn more about what you can do to prevent heat illness among your workers.
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Injury Rates On The Decline April 22, 2008 Statewide data show a downward trend in the rates of workplace injury and illness, but why are the rates so much lower for small employers? Are they safer or just failing to report? Click here for a brief update.
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Hard-Drinking Employees: Some Sobering Statistics April 04, 2008 What your employees do on their own time is their own business, right? Maybe, but alcohol-related problems are a real drain on the corporate keg. Read about a comprehensive study that attempts to quantify the hangover heavy-drinking employees give their employers.
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Is Your Safety Training Program Up to Snuff? March 04, 2008 If the prospect of runaway workers’ compensation claims and lost productivity keeps you up night, then this comprehensive suite of safety training guides may soothe your nerves. Click here to access the downloadable documents and stop worrying.
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OSHA Reminder: Time to Post Annual Incident Tallies January 31, 2008 The Occupational Safety & Health Administration has issued its annual reminder to non-exempt employers that they must post a summary of work-related injuries and illnesses beginning tomorrow. Get more information and the appropriate forms here.
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