Content tagged with "workplace"

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May 4, 2004

Working safely in busy times It may be premature to say that manufacturing has turned the economic corner to recovery, but signs at the end of first-quarter 2004 look promising. Overall, nonfarm payrolls increased by over 500,000 in the first quarter, according to recent U.S. Labor Department reports, and factory payrolls... Read more...

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January 13, 2004

Resolve to have a healthy, injury-free 2004 Begin With the Basics Achieving and maintaining good health is a lifelong endeavor. You've been taught the basics of good health throughout your life: Have regular checkups, including dental. Get plenty of rest. Exercise regularly. Drink plenty of water. Eat a healthy,... Read more...

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August 28, 2003

Safety pays Now more than ever, fabricators must believe that safety pays . It pays to make safety a high priority, to invest in safety training, and to provide a safe workplace. The pressure to reduce costs during this very competitive time is great, but it is imperative that owners and managers... Read more...

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April 10, 2003

Substance abuse in the workplace—Part 2 Editor's Note: Part 1 of this series outlined the sobering facts of substance abuse in the workplace. The toll that substance abuse takes on the abuser, his or her family and friends, and those who become victims of substance abuse-induced accidents and crimes is well-documented. So... Read more...

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March 27, 2003

Substance abuse in the workplace—Part 1 Editor's Note: Part 2 of this series outlined preventing and dealing with the problem. Substance abuse and the workplace are a lethal mix that can raise costs, reduce profits, and lead to serious injuries and fatalities. The most recent numbers from the National Council on Alcoholism and... Read more...

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May 15, 2001

Surviving an OSHA inspection Every employer knows about– and some fear a visit from– the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the federal regulator and watchdog of workplace health and safety. Unless an employer has successfully undergone an OSHA inspection or one by a parallel state agency,... Read more...

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April 24, 2001

Common threads in workplace safety: How different committees work to ensure the health and safety of their workers In an effort to address health and safety issues related to metal fabrication, many companies choose to form committees that research, implement, discuss, and suggest improvements for such topics. Although some may differ in their tactics, organization, and delegation of responsibilities,... Read more...

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