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Industry Surveys Highlight the State of Women in Construction

Construction Junkie

Equality The results show many promising signs that women are finding a productive home in construction, but some challenges still remain. Discrimination and Harassment The Levelset survey also highlighted discrimination against and harassment of women in the workplace due to their gender. courtesy of NAWIC/Safe Site Check In.

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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

Safety Services Company

With conflicting applications of the law on marijuana use both recreationally and medically, where do companies stand in terms of applying the laws to their operations and to avoid discriminating against their employees?

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What Are the Legal Safeguards for Getting Back to Work?

Pro Builder

As a result, the home builder could be considered a joint employer, potentially making them liable for employment law violations by a trade partner or for negligence or an injury caused by a subcontractor’s employees. COVID-19 Testing: At What Cost Privacy? What about privacy and protecting the confidentiality of employees’ medical records?

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

In the case of catastrophic accidents, including fatalities or accidents resulting in multiple serious injuries, special care must be taken when it comes to the designation of company representatives. Production of records not required by OSHA’s standards is another matter.

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Fury over NHS ‘coronavirus scoring system’ which treats learning disability patients like a ‘sub-class of the population’

Construction Test

But it discriminates against people with learning disabilities who may need round-the-clock care, according University of London professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne. . But it discriminates against people with learning disabilities who may need round-the-clock care, according University of London professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne (pictured).

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Frail coronavirus patients may be denied critical care under NHS ‘scale’ system designed to free up ICU beds for those most likely to recover

Construction Test

It does not discriminate against age, but it does weigh up underlying conditions and overall health. . The consortium is also lending its muscle to increasing production of a device called the ParaPac ventilator, made by Smiths Medical, under Project Penguin. ’ . . They can also be used during and post-surgery. ’ . .’

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A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: KEEPING UP WITH THE CHANGES

Safety Services Company

Basic productivity aside, performing hazardous work procedures while under the influence can lead to catastrophic consequences, from severe property damage to injuries and fatalities and the business-crippling financial repercussions that follow.

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