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The hollowing out of government
The chemical and fertilizer plant in the town of West, Texas, where at least 15 were killed and more than 200 injured a few weeks ago hadn't been fully inspected by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration since 1985. (A partial inspection by a...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Sales, Business, Elections
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Preparing for disaster
The Reidsville Review, N.C.MillerCoors in Eden teamed up with emergency officials on Friday, April 26 to prepare for disaster. "This is what Miller Coors is all about," Miller Coors Safety Manager Bob Rezek said. "It's about protecting our folks and the community and being a...Tags: Health and Safety at Work, Rockingham County (North Carolina), Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Boston isn't the only outrage
Most likely we all agree that the Boston bombing was cowardly, senseless, dastardly. It cries out for justice. And just about every cop in the universe was on this case, big time. But what about all the drone bombings in Pakistan, Yemen, Afghanistan,...
Tags: Pakistan, Crime, Law and Justice, Barack Obama, Employees, Career and Workplace
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Amazon warehouse worker lawsuit can proceed, court rules
Online retailer Amazon.com goes to great lengths to prevent employee theft, requiring thousands of its warehouse workers to pass through metal detectors at the end of their shifts. The threat of theft at its warehouses is significant because employees...Tags: Health and Safety at Work, Crime, Law and Justice, Laws, Breinigsville, Amazon.com Inc.
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May 1 Letters: West, Texas, shad planks, immigration
I cannot, try as I might, find any compassion or feelings of kindness or charity for the people of West, Texas. The citizens of the town have declared they are content with the way things are. The citizens have told the national media they need nothing...Tags: Migration, Shad Planking, Crime, Law and Justice, Vietnam, Social Issues
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Two Disney rides remain closed in wake of state citations
A ride at Disneyland and another at Disney California Adventure Park remained closed Monday as park officials worked to fix safety violations cited by the state. Disney officials said they voluntarily closed Disneyland's Space Mountain and Soarin'...
Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Health and Safety at Work, Fines, Punishment, Space Mountain
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Seminars help farmers better manage on-farm employees
JAMESTOWN, N.D. -- As livestock and other farms get fewer and larger, farm owners often must attract and retain qualified farm help. Fourteen farmers attended a first-of-its-kind set of seminars in North Dakota on agriculture employment management....Tags: Health and Safety at Work, South Dakota State University, Watertown, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Gun Debate Shouldn't Stall Coltsville Park Effort
That Connecticut's congressional delegation is battling for gun safety legislation while trying to have a historic gun manufactory designated a National Historic Park is a perhaps unfortunate coincidence — but nothing more than that. The factory...
Tags: Gardens and Parks, John B. Larson, Interior Policy, Human Interest, Safety of Citizens
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Man injured in blast at North Dakota oil patch business
ALEXANDER, N.D. - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating an explosion at a business in the western North Dakota oil patch that injured a man. The McKenzie County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Aaron Callantine, of...
Tags: Health and Safety at Work, Explosions, Petroleum Industry, Emergency Incidents
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READER SUBMITTED: Lauretano Sign Group Is Hosting An ISA Crane Training Session
StatewideThis is the first ever sign crane training session in Connecticut and several of the largest sign companies in the region are in attendance. Lauretano President Pat Byrne says "We are very pleased to host this session for a large number of Crane Operators... -
OSHA cites company after worker killed in Ohio plant
Norwalk Reflector, OhioThe U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Extrudex Aluminum Inc. with eight safety violations, including two willful, after a worker died when he became pinned by a rack containing hot aluminum parts when it...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Labor Legislation, First Aid, Employment Opportunities, Career and Workplace
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Turning tragedy to hope
Chicago Tribune (MCT)CHICAGO -- In her heart, Nicole Lopez always wanted these opportunities for her daughter, Amani. In her mind, she never truly believed they were possible given their neighborhood and family budget. At age 6, Amani Manning reads above her grade level. She...Tags: Financial Aid, University of Notre Dame, Teaching and Learning, Social Issues, Human Interest
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