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CAI Announces September Seminars And Training In Raleigh Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:11AMTriangle - RALEIGH, N.C. – Bruce Clarke, president and CEO of CAI, Inc. (http://www.capital.org), a human resource management firm that helps organizations maximize employee engagement while minimizing employer liability, has announced the company’s September schedule of training seminars.
Workplace safety ranked #1 labor standard [The Pump Handle] Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 3:04PMJust in time for the Labor Day holiday, the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center (NORC) released a study indicating 85 percent of workers rank safety on the job as their top labor standard. NORC's report, Public Attitudes towards and Experiences with Workplace Safety, assembled the results of dozens polls and surveys to assess public opinion about US labor standards and ...
Obama: GOP Holding Small Biz Bill Hostage Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:34PMPresident Urges Congressional Republicans to "Drop the Blockade" Against Small Business Legislation
Books to Blogs Toss Legal Lifelines to Businesses on a Budget Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:09AMWhen employers start to look for the best advice about following the law and the best avenues for taking care of employees, they soon realize there are lots of questions and lots of places to look.
Change at OSHA visible in news releases [The Pump Handle] Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:49PMA classic tool used in public relations is a news release. Companies and other organizations craft these statements to announce new products, activities or accomplishments. Well-written news releases offer the what, where, when, who and why , and are often used "as-is" in trade publications and other print media. A collection of an organization's news release might also reveal its state-of-mind ...
HSE Coordinator Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:23PMSafety Management Systems, a division of Acadian Companies, is seeking candidates for a HSE Coordinator to oversee occupational health and environmental safety programs for our offshore and safety division.
OSHA Probes Workers' Safety Compliance In Victorian Home Collapse Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:30PMSafety officials are investigating whether plumbers failed to properly stabilize a trench that caused a Victorian home to partially collapse, injuring two workers Wednesday night.
GDOL to hold job fair for Huddle House Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:12PMCOLUMBUS, GA – The Georgia Department of Labor's Columbus Career Center will hold a job fair Wednesday, Sept. 1, to help Huddle House fill about 80 job openings for a new restaurant scheduled to open in mid-October at Fort Benning.
Compliance Poster Company Announces California Workers’ Compensation Update in time for October 8, 2010 Deadline Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:05PMMONROVIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With constant changes to California Labor Laws and to make sure you stay compliant with those changes here is something you might not have known.
Compliance Poster Company Announces California Workers' Compensation Update in time for October 8, 2010 Deadline Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:00PMMONROVIA, Calif.----California Division of Workers’ Compensation has amended regulations pursuant to 8 CCR § 9767.3, et seq., to include the Medical Provider Network application process, treatment and change of physician within an MPN, the employer notification requirements, and the notice requirements when terminating, ceasing to use, or changing to a different MPN.
Egg Safety: In Too Many Baskets Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:29AMEverybody has lessons-learned wish lists from the current Salmonella outbreak. Here's mine. And animals aren't at the top—people are. Great Britain - Food and Drug Administration - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Washington Post - Food safety
Xcel cited in fatal power plant fire Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:14AMFederal officials investigating a 2007 fire that killed five workers at a hydroelectric plant said Wednesday that Xcel Energy Inc. and its contractor failed to adequately plan for hazardous work that included taking flammable solvents inside a 4,300–foot tunnel.
Exotic animal sanctuary under investigation Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:02AMCOLUMBIA TOWNSHIP — Even though Iroquois, the bear that fatally injured 24-year-old Brent Kandra on Aug. 19, was euthanized, many residents of Columbia Township remain uneasy, according to Township trustee Mike Musto. The reason — the bear’s owner, Sam Mazzola, 48, still owns seven other bears, in addition to many other animals including 12 wolves, two tigers and a lion.
Gettin' out of Foley Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:11AMGettin’ out of Foley (Dreams have turned to nightmares for two local women)
SeaWorld fined 75,000 USD over killer whale attack Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:12AMA US government agency has fined SeaWorld 75,000 dollars for safety violations after the February 24 death of an animal trainer who was fatally attacked by a killer whale during a live show.
Flashback - Aug. 1999-2002 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 9:04AMThe U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is looking at forging “cooperative partnership” with the Saipan Garment Manufacturers Association in efforts to ensure compliance with local and federal laws as well as to improve working conditions on the island.
Xcel slammed for response to fatal tunnel fire Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:10AMThe U.S. Chemical Safety Board slammed Xcel Energy Inc. on Monday for the company's handling of the aftermath of a tunnel fire that killed five workers at a hydroelectric plant, as well as for a host of "troubling episodes."The board cited the electric and gas utility's failure to cooperate in...
Xcel slammed for response to fatal tunnel fire Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:28AM(AP:DENVER) The U.S. Chemical Safety Board slammed Xcel Energy Inc. on Monday for the company's handling of the aftermath of a tunnel fire that killed five workers at a hydroelectric plant, as well as for a host of "troubling episodes."
Cintas Expands First Aid & Safety Division with New Safety Training & Compliance Product Group Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:10AMCINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) today announced the launch of its new comprehensive Safety Training & Compliance product group during the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ (VPPPA) Annual Conference. This new product group completes the existing Cintas product offerings that provide: van-delivered first aid supplies, safety products, ReviveRTM AEDs, and ...
Cintas Expands First Aid & Safety Division with New Safety Training & Compliance Product Group Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 7:00AMCINCINNATI----Cintas Corporation today announced the launch of its new comprehensive Safety Training & Compliance product group during the Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Annual Conference.
SeaWorld fined over whale attack Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:53AMA US government agency has fined SeaWorld for safety violations after the death of an animal trainer who was attacked by a killer whale.
GOVERNMENT: California's heat safety rules for outdoor workers may be changed Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 5:09PMOutdoor workers may get new protection from the heat, accordingto safety rules under consideration for revision by the CaliforniaOccupational Safety and Health Administration. The agency scheduledan Aug. 19 meeting in Sacramento to review modifications to itsheat regulations.
Mississippi Attorney Files BP Racketeering Suit Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:31PMA Greenwood, Miss., attorney is accusing BP of racketeering in a lawsuit filed in northern Mississippi's U.S. District Court, yesterday.
T8 Fluorescent Lamps have shatter-resistant design. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:04AMOffered as sustainable lighting solution, Shat-R-Shield 32 W high-efficiency T8 fluorescent lamps feature low mercury content and are TLCP compliant. These properties, combined with rated life of up to 30,000 hr, minimize maintenance concerns and environmental impact. Products are UL-EPH classified, NSF certified, and meet safety regulations in US, Canada, and Mexico. They have 2,800 mean lumens ...
Safety Engineer Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:24PMA reputable service company in the oil and gas industry is looking for a Safety Engineer. Must have a bachelor's degree in occupational Safety or related degree.
US Labor Department's OSHA fines Wisconsin Polishing and Plating more than $75,000 in penalties for 53 health violations Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 1:26PMNo Description Given.
Challenging Obama's Agenda Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 6:16AMSince taking office President Obama and his liberal allies in Congress have promised to create jobs, even as their destructive policies are killing jobs and stifling economic growth, particularly with America’s small businesses. In the 10 year period from 1996 to 2006, small businesses accounted for nearly 40 percent of total U.S. employment, according to a survey conducted by American Solutions ...
American Coalition for Ethanol Conference Concludes with Renewed Determination to Empower Consumer Choice - EXCLUSIVE ... Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 1:14AMAUTO CENTRAL - August 9, 2010: Hot on the heels of a remarkable retraction from the World Bank that increased ethanol production had NOTHING to do with the soaring rise in food prices over the past couple of years ( CLICK HERE for the story ), the American Coalition for Ethanol held their 23rd conference and trade show in Kansas City last week.
Sunriver Sues Feds Over Army Camp's Asbestos Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 11:53PMSix decades after a WWII training camp arose on a cleared patch of Central Oregon woods, Sunriver property owners sue federal government, former owners of the land so they're not stuck with potentially multi-million dollar cost of removing asbestos-laden building materials.
EMT and Paramedic for Offshore and Onshore Remote Duty Work Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:07PMTech/Vocational Cert. Company is seeking national registry EMT and Paramedic personnel for off-shore and on-shore, remote duty employment. Must have 2-5 years verifiable experience working as an EMT or Paramedic for a 911 service or emergency department setting.
US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $16.6 million in fines in connection with fatal Connecticut natural gas explosion Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 10:41AMFederal agency warns natural gas power plant operators against deadly practice
Embedded motor condition monitoring, diagnostics Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 9:20AMOnly a very small percentage of critical motors and motor loads in the U.S. actually are equipped with any sort of condition monitoring. This lack of adoption largely stems from the costs and complexity of conventional condition monitoring equipment.
OSHA sends warning to grain companies Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 4:14AMMILWAUKEE A federal safety agency proposed fines of $721,000 on Wednesday for a Wisconsin grain company where a worker was buried up to his chest by frozen soybeans for four hours. The employee survived the accident.
New Approaches in MSDS Management Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:17PMFrom its inception to present day, the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) has evolved, mostly for convenience, into a document that provides data in greater detail than the standard requires.
Lights, Camera, Action, Safety Training! Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:16PMStunt persons and actors aren’t the only people risking their safety during movie shoots. The Studio Mechanics Union decided to take action to protect its workers from injury with proper training.
Sandy Says: Raising Fines Won’t Decrease Workplace Fatalities Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:16PMTacking OSHA reform measures onto the Robert C. Byrd Miner Safety and Health Act is not the best way to blow the cobwebs off an outdated Occupational Safety and Health Act.
This is a First Principles Series Report On Political Thought Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 12:35PMAbstract: Conservatives have often charged that the great centralizing tendencies in American government were a product of the New Deal. As the late Dr. Wettergreen shows in this essay, first published in 1988 as a chapter in The Imperial Congress , a book produced by The Heritage Foundation and the Claremont Institute, the true culprit was not FDR but LBJ, as the full bureaucratization of ...
Proposed Senate bill contains fracking regulations Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 10:50AMWhile a U.S. House bill intended to address the Gulf oil spill doesnât have language containing restrictions on hydraulic fracturing, portions of a Senate bill are of concern to industry groups.
Family remembers victim of plant fall Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 8:12PMAMBRIDGE - Jack F. Hogan III was so proud of his newborn daughter that he went out and bought a tuxedo to visit her for the first time in the hospital.
The 8 Legal Steps to Creating a Startup Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 5:08PMThe first client, first sale, the website launch, the availability of the first prototype... Throughout the life of a startup there's no shortage of exciting milestones. Yet, I'm fairly confident that your first encounter with business and tax laws won't make the list. While company filings and regulations may not be the most glamorous parts of your startup, they're absolutely critical to the ...
Missouri Governor Nixon Makes Board and Commission Appointments Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 8:23AMAdvisory Commission for 911 Service Oversight, Advisory Commission for Anesthesiologist Assistants, Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules, Clay County Board of Election Commissioners, Governor's Council on Disability, Hazardous Waste Management Commission, Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners, Missouri Board of Respiratory Care, Missouri Commission on Human Rights, Missouri Health ...
Calpine: Q2 2010 Results Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 3:54AMDie untenstehende Meldung ist eine Original-Meldung des Unternehmens. Sie ist nicht von der ECOreporter.de-Redaktion bearbeitet. Die presserechtliche Verantwortlichkeit liegt bei dem meldenden Unternehmen.
Labour and Employment Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:28AMThe Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act 1 (the "Dodd-Frank Act") includes important changes to corporate whistleblower protections that affect publicly traded and non-publicly traded companies.
Sewage plant worker's death ruled accidental Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:53PMA worker killed Thursday at the Sewickley sewage treatment plant died from injuries he suffered from falling about 30 feet into an underground shaft and not as a result of toxic fumes that flooded the hole where he was working. In making that determination Friday, the Allegheny County medical examiner's office also ruled 31-year-old John Hogan III's death an accident.
Investigation into treatment plant worker's death could take months Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 11:05PMAMBRIDGE — Jack F. Hogan III was so proud of his newborn daughter that he went out and bought a tuxedo to visit her for the first time in the hospital.
Grain Bin Accident Kills Two Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 6:08PMIn Mt. Carroll, Illinois, two teenagers are dead and a third person hospitalized after a grain-bin accident. All three were working inside a half-million bushel grain bin when something happened and they fell into a mountain of shelled corn.
2 Teen Workers Trapped Inside Grain Bin Die Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:00PMRescuers Drain Thousands of Pounds of Corn to Free Trapped Workers from Bin in Ill.; OSHA Says Accident "Very Preventable"
CBS4 RTV4 WHBF Quad Cities, IL / IA News Weather SportsOSHA: 2 Illinois grain bin deaths were preventable Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:29PMA grain bin accident that left two teenagers dead and a third hospitalized could have been prevented and preliminary investigations found one worker was underage and employees lacked safety equipment, a federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration spokesman said Thursday.
OSHA: 2 Illinois grain bin deaths were preventable Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:08PMRescue crews check diagrams of the Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. in Mount Carroll, Ill. on Wednesday July 28, 2010 as the searched continued for two of three victims who were trapped inside one of the bins at the facility. (AP Photo/Quad-City Times, Kevin E. Schmidt)
Ag businesses ordered to suspend operations due to heat rules Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:03PMINLAND EMPIRE Two agricultural businesses in the Inland Empire near Winchester were recently ordered to suspend operations following an inspection that revealed workers were not being protected from excess heat exposure, state officials said.Rheingans Farms and Greenfield Inc. were shut down July 13 after inspectors from the California Department of Industrial Relations, division of Occupational ...