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By Heidi Schwartz, on September 9, 2010, at 11:47 am
[hamlet-nc-chicken-plant-fire-2_tn] On September 3, 1991 a fire in the Imperial Foods chicken processing plant in Hamlet, NC, claimed 25 lives and injured 54 employees. Locked emergency exits made it difficult for employees to exit the building during the fire.
Continue reading 17 Years After The Chicken Plant Fire (from The Workplace Safety Council)
By Heidi Schwartz, on August 23, 2010, at 12:08 pm
OSHA has cited SeaWorld of Florida LLC for three safety violations, including one classified as willful, following the death of an animal trainer in February.
Continue reading OSHA Cites SeaWorld for Killer Whale Accident
By Heidi Schwartz, on August 20, 2010, at 9:24 am
Napo films feature characters in the world of work, faced with safety issues. Using a cartoon style and wordless language, they blend education, cultural neutrality, and humor.
Continue reading FRIDAY FUNNY: Napo to the Rescue!
By Heidi Schwartz, on August 16, 2010, at 9:49 am
Last week, OSHA announced that BP Products North America Inc. will pay a full penalty of $50.6 million stemming from the 2005 refinery explosion that killed 15 workers and injured 170 others.
Continue reading BP to Pay $50.6 Million Penalty for 2005 Refinery Explosion
By Heidi Schwartz, on July 12, 2010, at 10:27 am
Workers who “blow the whistle” on prohibited or unlawful practices in the workplace as well as safety and health discrimination play an important role in assuring compliance with federal laws.
Continue reading Resource Offers Access to Employee Protection Information
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