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Non-union employees may have union rep accompany OSHA inspector

FDR Safety

As noted in an article by the Constangy Brooks & Smith law firm, the letter is provoking a backlash from employers. 21, 2013, was in response to a request from Steve Sallman, a health and safety specialist with the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union.

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Do the laws of math apply in Washington?

FDR Safety

Some employers believe this is an unfair way to favor unions by giving them backdoor help in trying to organize a workplace. Here’s what Fairfax said, in part: “The OSH Act authorizes participation in the walk-around portion of an OSHA inspection by ‘a representative authorized by [the employer''s] employees.’ 29 U.S.C. §

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2013 Interpretations of OSHA Regulations

Safety Services Company

Even while creating new regulations and amending current ones to fit the workplace’s changing safety standards, OSHA is hard at work providing guidance material to help employers follow their rules, and answering questions and providing guidance on existing rules. Representatives of employers and employees.

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

Safety Services Company

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Expanding public safety activities to facilitate neighborhood revitalization; improved street lighting and demolishing abandoned buildings; and integrated public safety activities with social resources. On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.”

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Expanding public safety activities to facilitate neighborhood revitalization; improved street lighting and demolishing abandoned buildings; and integrated public safety activities with social resources. On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.”

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What Is a Construction Punch List (And How to Improve)

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To carry out this construction punch list management strategy, it’s wise to create a specific list that addresses safety and quality measures that can be reviewed during jobsite visits. If required, liability can be included in the contract in case a particular party does not complete their end of the bargain.