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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

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Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. The law also provides that a representative authorized by the employees, usually a union representative, shall have the right to accompany the inspection. Department of Labor. Court of Appeals.

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Surviving an OSHA Inspection

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If a company has a union representative they also take part in the investigation. If the employer contests an OSHA citation, the employees have a right to elect “party status” before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (an independent agency). Step 1 Opening Conference.

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4 Best American-Made Work Boots

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American top-quality union-made work boots that meet the challenges of the workplace can be the difference between a hospital stay and perhaps even a life-changing injury. The Federal Trade Commission has established a “ Made in USA Standard ” that requires manufacturers to label products in good faith.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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2M Design Consultants, Inc. AGR Consulting. AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. Blue Camas Consulting Ltd. Chatham County Commission. Doo Consulting, llc. Exoterra | Architects+Consultants. Thank you for your consideration of our views. 106 Greenway. 2 B Green Profitably. 360 Architecture. 7group, LLC.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. supply chain. According to SoL, U.S. businesses spent approximately $1.39 trillion dollars on logistics in 2013, a 2.3

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BUSINESS REPORT: Regional Utilities Are Busy Powering Growth In The Carolinas

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As part of the four-month assessment, Duke Energy has hired McCallum Sweeney, a nationally known consulting firm, to conduct a site study. million to help fund projects in Florence County and the city of Union. Local investment in the project comes from the county and the city of Union. The loans bring to $20.6

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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mHUB also serves as a connection point to the larger community by partnering with established manufacturers, business accelerator programs, venture capitalists, engineering and product development consultancies, universities and providers of industry-specific business services, to provide members with access to these important services.