Safety

Safety Culture vs. Company Politics

Anyone who has worked in safety and takes it seriously knows this tragic story. A company hires a new safety guy. He is told that one of the core guiding principles for the company is safety. Leaders are eager to have a professional enter and organize a really great program to bring down the percentage […]

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Cold Weather Safety Tips

Prolonged exposure to freezing or cold temperatures may cause serious health problems. Danger signs include uncontrolled shivering, slurred speech, clumsy movements, fatigue, and confused behavior. If these signs are observed, call for emergency help. Tips for working safely in the cold: Wear proper clothing for cold, wet and windy conditions, including loose-fitting layers that can

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What Are The Direct and Hidden Costs of Workplace Injuries?

Tony Rosario worked in construction as a roofer. He slipped and fell off the roof, resulting in a head injury and some broken bones. Due to his injuries, workers’ comp. insurance covered all his medical expenses.  What sort of medical expenses? Direct costs Hospital cost, doctor visits, testing such as X rays, and MRIs, physical

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The Cost of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Premiums?

A total of 4,836 workers died from an occupational injury in 2015. Also, there were a shocking 1,153,490 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work. Workers’ compensation insurance pays for occupational injury and illness which is why companies buy the insurance.  Often, it is an employer’s single most expensive line of coverage.

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Superar la barrera de idioma en el trabajo

Se publica este artículo con el consentimiento del periódico LATINO NEWSPAPER, donde se publicó originalmente el 10 de agosto de 2017, vol. 393 Los latinos forman 15% de la mano de obra en EE. UU. En la construcción, el promedio es 30% y aun es mayor entre techadores. Otras industrias también emplean un porcentaje mayor

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What Resources do Hispanic Workers have Under the Law?

By Jeff Alfonso This article is posted with permission from LATINO NEWSPAPER. It was originally published on July 21, 2017 in issue #390 There are numerous resources available to the Latino community.  Sometimes, we just aren’t aware of it.  Throughout South Carolina, many organizations can assist our community in locating help.  Here are a few:

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September Eleventh, Chronic Illness and Change!

If you would have asked me in the year 2000 what I would be doing in the year 2017, I probably would have told you “Running a trendy and successful hair salon!” A lot has happened since that time. A series of events that completely changed the course of my life and would eventually lead

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¿Qué derechos otorga la ley a los obreros latinos?

Por Jeff Alfonso Se publica este artículo con el consentimiento del periódico LATINO NEWSPAPER, donde se publicó originalmente el 13 de julio de 2017, vol. 389 Conocer es poder.  Este artículo delinea los derechos legales que goza todo obrero bajo la Ley de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional de 1970.  Primero, repasemos el Resumen del Censo

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What rights do Hispanic workers have under the law?

By Jeff Alfonso This article is posted with permission from LATINO NEWSPAPER. It was originally published on July 13, 2017 in issue #389 Although there are other valuable resources to find help such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, this article will consider your rights under OSHA. Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Injuries

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