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In the wake of an increase of whisteblower complaints, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has revised its policies and procedures for such disputes.Rather than using its internal program for handling whistleblower complaints, OSHA says it will use the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program, which is part of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Among the stipulations outlined in the ADR program include the opportunity for whisteblower parties -- bot …

Construction is one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors in the U.S. As cities throughout the country create new development projects, there's a greater need for workers. Subsequently, however, it also increases the number of construction workers who are injured on the job.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 828 construction workers were killed in 2013, which translates into roughly 20% of all work-related fatalities for the year. Among the leading causes of work-related fat …

It's estimated that lighting strikes Earth nearly 100 times per second! This powerful force of mother nature is often paired with severe rain, hail and gale-force winds, creating a dangerous scenario for people caught in the path of a storm. But as long as you follow some basic safety precautions, you can wait out severe storms until they pass.Thunderstorm Watch vs Warning: What's The Difference?Many people assume that a thunderstorm watch and thunderstorm warning are the same, but this isn't th …

Wear Sunscreen LotionLet's first go ahead and discuss the most obvious summer safety tip: wear sunscreen lotion. According to the American Academy of Dermatologists (AAD), nearly 1 in 3 US adults will develop skin cancer during their lifetime. It should come as little-to-no surprise that prolonged exposure to the sun is the single greatest risk factor of skin cancer. Thankfully, you can protect your skin from sun damage by wearing a high-SPF sunscreen lotion.Stay HydratedIt's estimated that 75% …

Soldering irons are used in a wide variety of industries and applications, including computer hardware manufacturing, TV repair, appliance repair, and general electronics work. They work on the principle of heating metal so it turns from a solid into a liquid state, binding with other nearby metallic components to create a strong and secure connection. Because they rely on heat, however, there's an inherit risk of injury when operating a soldering iron, which is why it's important for workers to …