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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently fined American beer maker Anheuser-Busch $162,000 for safety violations identified at its Jersey City, New Jersey distribution center.According to the New Jersey news website NJ.com, OSHA investigators found safety violations which exposed both permanent and temporary workers at the Anheuser-Busch to dangers back in June. The majority of these safety violations involves improper training and use of powered trucks. As a result, OSH …

When you're busying running and managing a retail store or business, it's easy to overlook the importance of loss prevention. The fact is, however, that loss prevention directly affects companies' profits. Allowing your products to become damaged, stolen or otherwise “lost,” will only cut into your company's profits, which is why this issue must be addressed. In this post, we're going to cover the basics of retail loss prevention, revealing some important tips on how to maximize your store's pro …

The Obama Administration has scrapped a proposed dust safety rule that would reduce the risk of dust-related fires and explosions in the workplace.Just four years ago, a deadly fire occurred at the AL Solutions, Inc. chemical plant in New Cumberland, West Virginia, killing three workers. The plant was responsible for breaking down scrap titanium and zirconium metals and pressing them into alloy additives. An investigation of the incident revealed several safety violations, some of which includes …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a new report on work-related injuries and fatalities earlier this month. The government-run agency responsible for ensuring the safety of millions of workers reported just over 3 million nonfatal injuries in 2013, which translates into an incidence rate of roughly 3.3 per 100 workers.So, how do this numbers fare against work-related injuries from past years? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), rates of work-rel …

Has your concrete sidewalk lost it’s natural luster and style it once possessed? Over time, moisture, mildew and grime will begin to set into the concrete, creating a dirty appearance. Concrete is incredibly porous and absorbs any surrounding moisture or small dirt particles. The good news, however, is that you can transform your sidewalk back into its original, clean condition by pressure washing it.Pressure washing a sidewalk offers several different benefits. Not only will it create a cleaner …