OSHA fines Guam construction company $135,400 for safety violations Employer cited for one willful violation, 13 serious violations at two sites SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited High Rock Construction Corp. for alleged safety violations at two Guam jobsites. Inspectors noted the violations at construction …
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What It Means to be Assertive
Assertive behavior means saying what we want, need, feel think or believe in ways which are direct, honest and appropriate. But also respects the rights of those we are addressing – treating ourselves and those we work with as professional adults. It’s the balance between passive and aggressive behavior. Passive behavior has the advantage of …
Sexual Harassment : McDonald’s Franchise to pay $505,000
EEOC Says Male Supervisor Requested Sexual Favors, Groped Female Workers DENVER – A Durango, Colo.-based McDonald’s restaurant franchise will pay $505,000 and provide significant remedial relief to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a class of young female employees, including teens, the agency announced …
Age Discrimination: Company to pay $773,000 for firing employees
BALTIMORE – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced the settlement of its age discrimination lawsuit against Lockheed Martin Global Telecommunications for $773,000 for a class of eight older employees. In its suit (05-cv-00287-RWT), filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, Southern Division, the EEOC charged that the Bethesda, …
Drug And Alcohol Awareness In Schools
Drugs and Alcohol Awareness in Schools Addiction affects millions of Americans, including children. This program will teach your staff how to handle and prevent substance abuse in your school. The facts about addiction Reasons and risk factors for drug abuse Commonly abused substances Handling and preventing abuse Added features and benefits of DVD training include: …
OSHA Cites freight company following death of forklift operator
Forklift Safety. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a total of $119,500 in fines against an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based delivery carrier, for alleged willful, repeat and serious safety violations following an inspection at the company’s Manchester, N.H., service center. The inspection was prompted by an Oct. 3, 2007, …
Food safety tips
Keep your space—and stomach—clean. Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen. Practice smart shopping. Purchase non-perishable items first. Never choose packaging that is torn, dented, leaking, rusted, bulging, or otherwise damaged. Check expiration dates and buy fresh products. Also note the “best before” label. Ask for information concerning unpackaged foods. Be alert for local, national, and international …
OSHA Announces New Ergonomics Guidelines for Shipyards for Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced the release of Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Shipyards, an industry-specific guidance document that provides practical recommendations to help employers and employees reduce the number and severity of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace. “Shipyard work is considered one of the most hazardous …
OSHA Notifies Workplaces with High Injury and Illness Rates
The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health has notified 14,000 employers nationwide that their injury and illness rates are considerably higher than the national average. In a letter sent this month to those employers, Assistant Secretary Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. explained that the notification was a proactive step to encourage employers to …