An explosion ripped through the Verla International Ltd. cosmetics factory in New Windsor, N.Y., around 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 20, injuring approximately 25-30 employees and killing one. Workers fled the building and local emergency responders arrived on scene and were inside the building at 10:40 a.m. when a second explosion occurred, injuring seven firefighters, at …
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7 Steps of Workplace Emergency Planning Infographic
Workplace emergencies do happen, and are likely to happen considering we spend upward of 8 hours a day, 5 days a week at our jobs. Some of us more, some of us less, but either way we devote a lot of time to our jobs. Because so many unforeseen circumstances can happen at work, it’s important …