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

 

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

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

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

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

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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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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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