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Incident summary: A man who often played fast and loose with safety was decapitated after he failed to lock out a hazardous machine before putting himself in harm’s way. What happened: An employee was operating a large piece of equipment that …
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Supervisor’s take-home: You have a legal responsibility to immediately discipline anyone who uses the N-word, even when the offensive term is spoken in a foreign language. What happened: A Black woman was upset when her manager ordered her to clean …
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Summary: A crew member laboring in extremely high temperatures began to exhibit the warning signs of heatstroke, but his supervisor thought he was high on drugs, so he told a coworker to call the police. The incident: When Gabriel Infante, a …
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“I can’t believe what I’m hearing,” said Supervisor Nathan Hawkins. “Jennifer is suing us for failing to accommodate her pregnancy? But she walked off the job. Her lawsuit has no merit.” “I hope you’re right,” replied HR Director Carolyn McGill. …
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Safety insight: Keep in mind the significant risks posed by poor lighting levels. Inadequate illumination combined with other potential workplace hazards can be a ticking time bomb. What happened: It was late in the day and lighting levels were …
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What’s the No. 1 reason for the wage gap between male and female workers? Parenthood. So suggests a recent study from the Pew Research Center that examined employment data from the monthly current population surveys conducted by the U.S. Census …
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