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Steps for Before, During, and After a Tornado From FEMA’s Ready Campaign

As the recovery effort continues in states devastated by the recent storms and tornadoes, it is important to review what should be done to prepare for a tornado, how to act during the disaster, and what steps can be done afterwards

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History of Twisters in America

This infographic explains some of the facts and risks associated with tornadoes.

 

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Hiring Young Workers? An 8 Step Compliance Plan

In addition to OSHA requirements, using workers under age 18 brings federal and state child labor laws into play.

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What You Need to Do About Heat Stress Hazards: A 9 Step Plan

A 9 Step Gameplan for Protecting Workers & Avoiding Liability: Make sure you’re doing enough to protect workers from heat stress and your company from OSHA liability.

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Protecting workers from overhead power line hazards

Model Policy for Working Safely Near Overhead Power Lines

Adapt this Safety Policy if your workers work on or near overhead power lines.

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needlestick event brings OSHA citations

Needlestick Complaint Brings Sharp Response from OSHA

OSHA has cited a New Jersey surgical center for 10 violations of its Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. OSHA alleges that a worker who was stuck with a contaminated needle did not receive proper counsel and treatment from the center following the incident.

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A turning point in the war against drunk driving

Candy Lightner—The Original Mother Against Drunk Driving

A Mother’s Day salute to a mom who led the battle against drunk driving

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Heat stress hazard assessment and control

Thermal Comfort Checklist

To prevent heat stress you must measure not just heat and humidity but thermal comfort.

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shoddy construction and building collapse

Death Toll Tops 400 in Bangladesh Building Collapse

Protesters are calling for the death penalty for the owner of an illegally constructed eight-story building that collapsed in Bangladesh, killing at least 400 workers and injuring 2,500 others.

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OSHA enforcement

Laundry Company Agitates OSHA

A complaint about conditions at a North Bergen, NJ commercial laundry facility has landed the business in hot water with OSHA. Prestige Industries LLC is facing $219,000 in proposed penalties for nine alleged violations.

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