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California ASSE Committee Rallies for John Howard to be Appointed Head of OSHA
The California Governmental Affairs Committee (CGAC) of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) sent a Dec. 22 letter to U.S. Secretary of Labor Designate Rep. Hilda Solis requesting the incoming administration appoint Dr. John Howard as Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA....
Pennsylvanians Urged to Include Emergency Preparedness in New Year's Resolutions
While many people typically resolve to improve their lifestyles, health or financial situations in the new year, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Robert P. French urges residents to also include a resolution to be ready for emergencies....
OSHA Highlights Enforcement Results for FY 2008
In the wake of recent criticism of OSHA’s performance under the Bush administration, the agency announced that it continued to exceed its enforcement goals during Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. The agency cited new data showing it surpassed inspection goals, logged a high proportion of “serious” violations and made more criminal referrals than during any previous administration....
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Great American Insurance Group’s parent, American Financial Group, held a AFGreat Health Challenge in which it promised to give away a car and other prizes if at least 70 percent of employees participated in health screenings and if the company’s overall health scores improved compared to the previous year. Read the full text here.
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Free Webinar: Are Your Employees Prepared for Emergencies?
Date: October 23, 2008 at 2:00 PM EDT
Speaker: American Red Cross
Learn How to Protect Your Employees with Help from the American Red Cross
Are your employees prepared to provide lifesaving care to a coworker who suffers a workplace injury? Do you have the right supplies on hand to respond to an emergency? Is your business prepared for a disaster? Fortunately, the American Red Cross can make it easier than ever for you to implement a comprehensive, organization-wide safety and preparedness program. Learn more at our online seminar.
