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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

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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. The OSH Act prohibits retaliation or discrimination against an employee participating in an OSHA inspection, including OSHA interviews.

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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. These include incident records of injuries, illnesses, fatalities, and exposures to any toxic or hazardous substances. Step 1 Opening Conference.

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

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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

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It does not discriminate against age, but it does weigh up underlying conditions and overall health. . The doctors’ union said a simple ‘age cut-off’ policy would be unlawful but ‘relevant factors’ for considering if a patient should get intensive care include their age and underlying health conditions.

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