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Workers'
comp
Experts say the
data could be used
to prevent worker
injuries. So why aren't
employers using it?
July 2011
Inside
• Protecting workers with
intellectual disabilities
• Examining Cal/OSHA’s heat
illness prevention standard
• Product Focus:
Safety tools/knives
TELEWORK
AND SAFETY
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Contents 42 departments 9 editor’s note N
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Nearly three-fourths of medically consulted injur
Not yet on the radar ONE Of AssOciAtE EditOr Laur
Letters Don't forget OSH Act Section 5(b)(1)
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not conducting a formal interview with the comp
IntheNews April 2011, MSHA placed two mines on
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IntheNews Australian CEOs learn of MSD problem fi
during that period, according to a report release
Industry Beat Spotlight on MANUFACTURING ird
equipment, regardless of how long a construction
Industry Beat Spotlight on MINING ‘Deviation be
or process the nanotubes to notify EPA at least 9
Industry Beat enhanced wireless communicatio
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forms to identify risk factors on-site and docume
Industry Beat Spotlight on TRANSPORTATION Safet
Identification Credential program. The progra
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Washington Update This initiative has a goo
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any safety professionals believe a good injury an
Workers’ compensation medical payments increase F
the various costs of injuries. This may make them
Safe on the home front Protecting the health
Cindy Auten, general manger of the Alexandri
environment. Children’s play things or pets prese
Photo: Scott Nolen Auten noted that it is im
Golden standard THE SUCCESSES AND SHORTCOMINGS O
Citations issued under Cal/OSHA's heat illness st
speciaL concerns? safeLy integrating workers with
Accommodation Network, a service of the Depart-
disabilities and those around them. “We want peop
guidelines for the best way to interact with them
Regional S A closer look at each of OSHA's 10 reg
Trust issues The diverse workforce in Texas can p
Safety Tips Staying safe in construction work zon
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Safety excellence is an ongoing journey Learn ab
inspections can help track poten- tially uns
Workplace Solutions Experts from manufacturers an
hence the weight you carry around all day can aff
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