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RATE OF FATALITIES INCREASING AMONG OLDER WORKERS

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However, when it comes to making changes to your safety culture and program to address this rising issue, it’s best to remember older workers are unique from individual to individual – assuming that everyone of a certain age is in need of special accommodations will only pave the road to discrimination.

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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Department of Transportation Sales Lead, Autodesk Construction Solutions, “is that diverse perspectives and life experiences contribute to a more well-rounded team. Fostering support through women-led organizations like Women in Transportation and Engineering ( WTE) is one option. Lauren Sugerman, Director at Chicago Women in Trades.

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Marijuana Regulation at Work: Your Responsibilities

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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? Bus and truck drivers. Bus and truck drivers. Subway operators. Ship captains. Medical Use.

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PRIORITIZING SAFETY AT YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY

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Be sure that employees have adequate transportation home. Depending on the time and location of the party, a safe ride home may include public transportation, but check that the pedestrian route to the transit station is well-lit and safe in terms of criminal activity. Harassment and Discrimination.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

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Some construction companies have started to hire more women, but they face issues with harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The National Safety Council ranks the construction industry fourth in death rates behind agriculture, mining and transportation. The workforce is aging, so you must diversify and attract new talent.

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Invest In America Commends President Obama For Focus On Foreign Investment

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“We could spur billions in new investment and create thousands of middle class jobs here in the United States by providing relief from outdated tax rules that discriminate against foreign investors who finance U.S. real estate projects,” said Jeffrey D. DeBoer, President and CEO of The Real Estate Roundtable.

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Travel in Europe during coronavirus: Plan to create ‘tourism corridors’ between countries

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The commission would publish guidance on the issue on May 13 she said, before adding that any lifting of travel restrictions should not discriminate on grounds of nationality.

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