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Heads up: OSHA just threw a big curveball to companies that use online worker safety training. In a recently released standard interpretation letter, a top OSHA official said that the use of online training isn’t enough to comply with the …
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The scenario: A male worker was approved for 12 weeks of parental leave to care for his newborn. When his boss learned that he planned to take leave, she asked him, “Why can’t your wife stay home and take care of the child?” She also said to him, …
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“Joseph operated his forklift truck in a reckless manner,” said Sybil, the supervisor. “That’s why he got hurt.” “I hope you’re right,” replied Kelly, the plant manager, “because Joseph is suing us. He claims that we failed to adequately inspect …
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If you’ve been uncertain about how to handle the increased use of marijuana among U.S. workers and the substance’s effect on workplace safety, you’ll be pleased to hear that two influential safety groups have just released guidance documents on …
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“Serena is suing us for FMLA retaliation,” said HR Manager Alan Frankel. “She claims that she was let go because she took time off to care for her sick mother.” “Serena was dismissed because she violated our no call/no show policy,” said …
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“That machine was powered down while our staffer was fixing it,” said George, the supervisor. “We were in compliance with your lockout/tagout rule.” “Yes, the equipment was turned off,” replied Tammy, the compliance officer. “However, the main …
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