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Incident summary: The leader of a two-person work crew thought it would be OK to drink nearly two bottles of whiskey and then operate a wood chipper. The damage: Even though it wasn’t yet noontime, the leader of a two-person work crew was consuming …
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A recently released OSHA enforcement memo provides some new clarity about your obligations for recording COVID-19 illnesses on your injury log. According to the memo, which was sent to OSHA’s regional offices, inspectors should cite only certain …
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You’re not alone if you’ve suddenly found yourself managing a crew of remote workers. The coronavirus pandemic is forcing businesses around the world to change how they operate. However, one thing still remains the same: When the crisis is over, …
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In order to reduce the chances that COVID-19 will spread among your crew members, you might already be using temperature checks to screen staffers before they start working. In that case, you should be using a touchless thermometer if you have …
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“You’re not going to believe this,” said HR Manager Alan Frankel. “Cassie went to the EEOC, which is now suing us for disability discrimination.” “You’re right,” said Supervisor Margie Brunton. “I don’t believe it.” “The whole thing started …
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Don’t hold your breath waiting for OSHA to roll out an infectious disease standard, despite considerable pressure from Democratic lawmakers for the agency to do so. In a written response to a letter from Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), Loren Sweatt, …
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