INFANT CHILD CHOKING SAFETY

Choking is always urgent in adults as well as young children.  A child may often swallow something that becomes lodged in the throat or windpipe. The object soon blocks the flow of air, cutting off oxygen to the brain.  Displaying an … Continue reading

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Slips, Trips, and Falls and How They Can Be Prevented

Slips, trips, and falls can be costly for a company. As one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries and 8.9 million hospital visits each year, falls can be prevented by utilizing workplace safety posters so that employees don’t get hurt on … Continue reading

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FOOD SAFETY: IT AFFECTS US ALL

Food safety is a critical part of our restaurant system, but one that can be easily overlooked. It’s shocking to know that each year 30% of the U.S. population suffers from food-borne disease. If restaurants aren’t carefully handling the food that it … Continue reading

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States Ban on Smoking

Smoking bans in the US are issued on a state-by-state basis.  Bans are a product of state and local criminal laws and occupational safety and health laws, with Congress opting to stay out of the conversation.  Carolina led the way … Continue reading

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Safety In Agriculture

SAFETY IN AGRICULTURE Many people don’t realize how dangerous chemicals and pesticides that are used in agriculture can be. Even working around pesticides in a field or other outdoor area that has been sprayed with pesticides can be poisonous. The … Continue reading

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Workplace Bullying On the Rise – Creates Challenges for Employers

Workplace bullying is fast becoming an issue in workplaces across the US. Since 2003, 24 states have introduced legislation addressing this hot topic, but none of the bills have been enacted into law. So what exactly is workplace bullying? According … Continue reading

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Court Relieves Employers of NLRB Union Poster Requirement

Many employers will remember a couple of years ago when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule that would have required all private sector employers to display in every workplace posters about workers’ right to unionize. The … Continue reading

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Connecticut Employers Who Electronically Monitor Their Employees Must Give Notice

Employers are required by Connecticut workplace law, Section 31-48d to give employees notice if they use electronic monitoring in their organization, prior to actually doing so. Under the law, an employer is any person, firm or corporation, including the state … Continue reading

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Colorado Law Prohibits Applicant and Employee Credit Checks

Colorado is the latest state to enact a law that prohibits employers from performing a credit history or credit check for hiring or other employment purposes. The Employment Opportunity Act (Senate Bill 18) applies to private sector employers with four … Continue reading

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District of Columbia Updates Postings

The District of Columbia has updated two of its workplace postings with a new office location for the Department of Employment Services (DOES). The District’s “Minimum Wage” and “Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act” postings include a new DOES Office … Continue reading

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