Safety Updates

Anyone who has ever been stung by a bee or a wasp knows that it’s not a good thing. In addition to the immediate pain, the sting can cause swelling, itching and redness in the area around the site of the sting. And someone who’s allergic to the …

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Take note: Supervisors who think it’s OK to falsify workplace safety documents are playing a foolish game. Consider the plight now faced by three managers formerly employed by Didion Milling, Cambria, WI. The three bosses were found guilty of …

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Every one of us has had trouble falling asleep at night at least once in our lifetime. However, few of us might recognize that bouts of sleeplessness can have a significant impact on our ability to safely perform our jobs. Consider a recent study …

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Summary: An unsuspecting worker was incinerated after he was engulfed in molten steel heated to nearly 3,000ºF. The incident: When Jawaylan Patterson was instructed by his boss to grab a hose and descend into a pit in an area where molten steel was …

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Summary: Because an employer didn’t replace a safety lanyard according to the schedule recommended by the device’s manufacturer, the equipment failed at a critical moment and sent an unsuspecting employee tumbling to his death. The incident: When …

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Make no mistake: Federal prosecutors won’t hesitate to come down hard on employers that play Russian roulette with the lives of their workers. For proof, consider the recent plea agreement between Zona Roofing, Old Bridge, NJ, and the U.S. Attorney …

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