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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's California branch recently cited Disney Construction, Inc. $106,000 for safety violations that contributed to the deaths of 2 bridge workers.The two men, Marcus Zane Powell, 25, of Los Gatos, and Glenn Hodgson, 49, of Richmond, were working on a construction project that included building a bridge in Winters, California when they fell to their death. This initially appeared to be a tragic incident with no one taking fault. After a thorough inve …

In an effort to reduce the number of automobile-related injuries involving children, the Michigan Senate approved a new bill last week.Lawmakers voted 31-1 in favor of a child car seat bill that follows the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Currently, Michigan requires children under the age of 4 to be secured in the car's back seat, unless all back seats are occupied by children under 4. State law also states that child …

Going through the daily grind of work can easily burn out even the most dedicated employee. Whether it's construction, factory, industrial or an office, companies need to be aware of their employees' attitude towards the workplace. When employees are disgruntled or otherwise 'unhappy' with their workplace, the company will suffer from lower productivity. Thankfully, there are several steps company owners can take to create a more enjoyable place to work.#1) Allow For CommunicationFar too many co …

Unfortunately, finding employees such as this isn't always an easy task. You can go through dozens of even hundreds of applications without a single prospect. To help you started on the right foot, though, we're going to reveal some of the most common hiring mistakes in the retail industry.Hiring Mistake #1 – Waiting For The “Perfect” CandidateOne of the most common hiring mistakes retail owners and managers make is waiting around for the perfect candidate. In a perfect world, all of your job ap …

Some people brush off loud noise in the workplace as nothing more than a slight nuisance that's part of the job. Unfortunately, prolonged exposure to loud noises can lead to some rather unpleasant side effects. Employees working in industries where loud noises is commonplace should take preventive measures to protect their ears and their health. To learn more about the dangers of job-related loud noise exposure, keep reading.Some of the industries where loud noises are common include: Airplane …