The safety net created to protect injured workers and their families is being dismantled state by state. Cutbacks to workers’ compensation benefits have been so dramatic in some states that they “virtually guarantee” that an injured worker will “plummet into poverty,” according to an investigation by ProPublica and NPR. Thirty-three states have cut benefits to
Read more →See how even small, low-duration arc flashes can pose a big hazard to workers who aren’t adequately protected. Slow motion frames show how flames quickly project out nearly five feet, revealing the true extent of the danger. read more
Read more →By Robert Polito EHS sustainability software can help companies overcome their safety challenges. Protecting employees across global operations is a major priority for businesses worldwide. Complying with rigorous, ever-evolving EHS regulations presents an ongoing challenge. For example, as of January 2015 OSHA increased pressure on U.S.-based businesses regarding reporting of workplace incidents. The new OSHA
Read more →By Ginger Christ From kittens to bicycles, it’s a dangerous world out there. I have a rescue kitten named Euclid. He is an eight-month-old blur of black and white fuzz. As much as he is adorable, he is ferocious. Recently, while cuddling on the couch, Euclid, whose attention span is quite short, decided to lunge
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