Topic: OSHA

Violence in the Workplace: 5 Ways to Improve Employee Safety

by Lance Godard on May 14, 2013

“Tragic acts of violence have taken over our headlines and can destroy not only lives, but businesses.” (Snell & Wilmer) In 2011, workplace violence accounted for 780 fatalities, or about 17 percent of fatal injuries in the workplace, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And that may just be the tip of the iceberg:… Read more »

OSHA Compliance Updates: Workplace Safety, Employee Hazards, Violations, and More…

by jdsupra on June 30, 2011

For your reference, here’s a roundup of recent updates by lawyers on JD Supra writing about OSHA trends, developments, and compliance, as well as workplace safety in general: Current Concerns and Regulation Trends: Terrorism and the General Duty Clause (McAfee & Taft) “In the post-9/11 era, many employers have questioned whether the General Duty Clause requires… Read more »

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