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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published its final rule regarding the handling of retaliation against worker complaints in the railroad and transportation sector. Effective November 9, the new rule falls under the National Transit Systems Security Act and the Federal Railroad Safety Act and is designed to protect whistleblowers from retaliation.Under the Federal Railroad Safety Act, employers are prohibited from retaliating against a railroad worker for providing in …

There are only so many hours in the workday, which is why it's important to make the best possible use of them. Regardless of industry, however, there are certain steps that workers can take to improve their productivity levels.Avoid Social MediaWhy should you avoid using social media? Sites like Facebook and Twitter have undeniably changed the way in which we communicate, but they can also take a toll on worker productivity levels. So when you're on the job, avoid using social media networks un …

As the numbers of work-related injuries and fatalities continue to rise in the Big Apple, investigators have launched an aggressive campaign to identify and arrest workers who carry fake OSHA training cards.According to various sources, New York City workers are required by law to pass safety courses which are managed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The purpose of these courses is to train workers on certain hazards so they can better protect themselves and their cow …

Does your job require you to move the materials mechanically? Whether it's a forklift, pallet jack, rail-based lifting machine, etc. tools such as these can prove invaluable in the modern-day workplace. Rather than forcing workers to manually lift and move materials, they allow workers to mechanically manipulate and move materials; thus, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). However, it's important that employers and workers maintain clear aisles when moving materials …

Fines handed down to employers by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have increased to their highest level since 1990.As you may already know, OSHA is the government-operated body that is responsible for ensuring worker safety. President Richard Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act into law back in 1970s, establishing OSHA to enforce the new workplace laws. Since then, rates of work-related fatalities and injuries have continued to decline with each passing y …