1. "Intexticated" Drivers and Employer Liability

The electronic devices we increasingly rely on to get us through our days are impacting job safety, a not-so-good vibration being felt, literally, from coast to coast.

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2. OSHA 2009 SST Program Targets 4,000 Worksites in 3 Industry Sectors

OSHA’s Site-Specific Targeting 2009 (SST-09) program, which will focus enforcement efforts on nearly 4,000 high-hazard worksites on the agency’s list for comprehensive safety inspections, now divides the primary list into three sectors: manufacturing, non-manufacturing and nursing homes.

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3. Environmental Management Means More Green at Hospira

A smaller environmental footprint means greater benefits for the company and its customers.

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4. Michigan Business Community: Ergonomics Standard Will Lead to Job Losses

The Michigan Chamber of Commerce recently praised the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) for its "Take a Stand Day" to provide one-on-one consultations with employers to identify ways to effectively address health and safety issues in the workplace, without fear of citations or fines. At the same time, the group took the opportunity to call a proposed ergonomics standard “harmful” to business.

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5. OSHA Updates PPE Standards to Reference Consensus Standards

On Sept. 9, OSHA issued a final rule revising the PPE sections of its general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring and marine terminals standards to reflect recent editions of the applicable national consensus standards that incorporate advances in technology.

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6. House Hearing: How Will Swine Flu Impact Small Businesses?

During a Sept. 9 hearing before the House Committee on Small Business, officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Commerce and the Department of Homeland Security testified about preparations underway to help small companies respond to an anticipated resurgence of the H1N1 virus.

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7. Workouts for Workaholics

Even workers glued to their desks don’t have an excuse for not exercising. Follow these tips from the Loyola Center for Fitness to get an in-office workout, often without even leaving your chair or venturing beyond your desk.

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