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On March 29, the Justice Department Bureau of Justice Statistics’ (BJS) released a new publication, “Workplace Violence, 1993-2009,” that shows a decline in both workplace homicides and nonfatal, violent crimes in the workplace over the last 16 years.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics more than 570,000 Americans are impacted by workplace violence annually. There are behavior indicators often exhibited in the workplace that have been linked to workplace violence situations.
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On March 25, Chief Administrative Law Judge Covette Rooney of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission upheld the citation and full penalty issued to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for inadequate crowd management following the November 2008 death of an employee.
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To mark the 100-year anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) released a booklet containing statements from 34 worker safety and health leaders on what the fire has to teach us today.
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OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed two guidance documents, one for workers and one for employers, describing the use of spirometry testing to help reduce and prevent worker exposure to respiratory hazards.
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Whether you like it, love it or have never heard of it, behavioral safety processes have created value and controversy for 30 years.
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 Tether Track Fall Arrest Anchor System
Gorbel's Tether Track™ Rigid Rail Fall Arrest Anchor Systems are a cost effective way to reduce the risk of injury in elevated work environments. They're available in Ceiling Mounted, Free Standing Monorail, and Bridge Anchor Systems. Custom systems in higher capacities, fold-away, jib, and outdoor styles are also available. Learn more.
–Gorbel Inc.
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 Arc Flash Analysis
Lewellyn Technology offers a full Arc Flash Analysis solution including collection of electrical data, engineering, labeling of panels, and training. We also improve workplace safety and performance by offering maintenance training courses in the following topics: safety, electrical, automation, boilers, and HVAC. Learn more.
–Lewellyn Technology, Inc.
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