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Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
California

California could require licenses for stonecutting shops amid deaths of young workers

Lawmakers in California propose licensing system for countertop cutting businesses to prevent deadly lung disease. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 week ago
Social justice

Latinos are 24% more likely to die in workplace accidents than the rest of the population

Latino workers have a 24% higher likelihood of dying in workplace accidents compared to the general population. [ more ]
3blmedia
1 week ago
Remote teams

EHSxTech: Fostering a Strong Company Culture Through EHS

EHS professionals focus on demonstrating value and maintaining employee engagement in health and safety programs. [ more ]
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eLearning Industry
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

Why Is Compliance Training Mandatory?

Compliance training is mandatory for workplace safety and emergency preparedness to prevent accidents and ensure regulatory adherence. [ more ]
eLearning Industry
2 months ago
Data science

Transforming Compliance Training With Instructional Design

Compliance training is essential for workplace safety and legal adherence.
Traditional compliance training methods often lack effectiveness and engagement. [ more ]
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Cbsnews
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

More employees are cheating on workplace drug tests. Here's how they do it.

The surge in workers cheating on drug tests coincides with the legalization of recreational marijuana, prompting concerns for workplace safety and productivity. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
EU data protection

MPs arrested for sex offences face being excluded from Parliament

MPs facing potential ban from Parliament for serious offences after vote to maintain arrest threshold. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
New York City

Knife-wielding sicko shoves NYC Total by Verizon store worker to ground, tries to rape her before stealing thousands in phones: cop

A teen Verizon worker was attacked in a broad-daylight ordeal, highlighting workplace safety concerns. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
California

Video captures Northern California postal worker robbed at gunpoint in daylight

Postal worker in Northern California held at gunpoint while delivering mail in Dublin, showing dangers faced by postal workers. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Forklift carrying steel rebar topples and lands on worker in Bel-Air, killing him

Workplace accidents continue to claim lives, highlighting the importance of safety measures and protocols. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
NYC politics

City Council Okays Body Armor for FDNY Emergency Workers

FDNY EMS to receive body armor and training for safety measures. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Workers sue mushroom farm over 2023 mass shooting that left seven dead

The farm failed to protect workers from a gunman resulting in a deadly shooting.
Lawsuits allege failure to provide decent housing and protect workers with violent history. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Co-op says organised shoplifting gangs are targeting stores as incidents reach record

Shoplifting at Co-op reached record levels in 2023, with a significant increase in retail crime incidents from the previous year.
Co-op invested in security measures like body cameras, CCTV, and Retail Crime Action Plan to combat shoplifting. [ more ]
www.amny.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Op-Ed | How the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire inspires voting rights activism today | amNewYork

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire tragedy led to significant labor rights reforms.
Activism following the tragedy inspired workplace safety regulations and the right to unionize for private sector employees. [ more ]
#california
www.npr.org
2 months ago
California

California wants to protect indoor workers from heat. That goal is now limbo

California is considering new rules to protect indoor workers from extreme heat.
Political challenges have left the implementation of heat protection rules in limbo in various states. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Port of Los Angeles worker dies after becoming trapped under a forklift

Worker died after forklift accident at Los Angeles Port
Increase in occupational deaths in California since 2013 [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

California lawmakers blast state's workplace safety agency over 'dangerous' farmworker conditions

Farmworkers in California have testified about workplace safety violations including exposure to extreme heat and pesticides, wage theft, and other labor law violations.
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is facing a high employee vacancy rate and understaffing, which has contributed to poor workplace safety compliance in the agriculture industry. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Landmark heat rules for California workers are opposed by state finance officials

California Division of Occupational Safety and Health voted for new indoor heat rules despite Department of Finance concerns
The new rules would set temperature requirements in indoor workplaces without air conditioning. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

S.F. State employee who oversaw sexual misconduct and discrimination cases alleges retaliation

Former employee alleges interference in investigation of harassment allegations at San Francisco State University.
Proper investigation of claims of wrongdoing is crucial in maintaining a safe learning and working environment at educational institutions. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Newsom stays silent on Cal-OSHA staffing crisis as legislators and advocates call for action

Cal-OSHA faces staffing shortages affecting workplace safety
Limited resources hinder criminal investigations in workplace accidents [ more ]
Alleywatch
2 months ago
NYC startup

Intenseye Raises $64M to Make the Workplace Safer with Computer Vision for Millions of Workers Worldwide

Technological advancements are driving workplace safety measures in Industry 4.0.
Intenseye offers AI-powered platform for near real-time workplace safety insights. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Woman's arm severed in horror accident at work in east London

Workplace safety is crucial to prevent accidents like the one at the metal recycling facility.
Employers should ensure dangerous parts of machinery are properly guarded to avoid accidents and injuries. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Long Covid: Health staff go to court for compensation

Healthcare workers with long Covid suing NHS for compensation due to inadequate protection at work.
Long Covid impacting millions in the UK with life-changing disabilities, financial losses, and employment challenges. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Cal-OSHA is experiencing a staffing crisis. Here's how that endangers California workers

Carlos Castro suffered paraplegia due to a workplace accident.
Castro's employer will not face criminal investigation for negligence in the accident. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Education

CSU and faculty reach surprise tentative agreement, ending massive strike after one day

The union representing California State University faculty reached a tentative agreement with the university system, ending the planned five-day strike after one day.
The agreement includes higher salary floors, safer workplaces, an expansion of parental leave, and a 5% salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2023. [ more ]
Mail Online
4 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Robots serve up cocktails at CES based on your mood

Doosan Robotics introduces Mixmaster Moodie, a robot that serves cocktails based on a person's mood.
The robot uses an AI-powered screen and facial recognition technology to determine the patron's emotions and create a customized drink. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Unions Bring a Surprising Side Effect--Higher Vaccination Rates

Unions played a crucial role in advocating for better COVID safety measures and vaccination efforts in workplaces during the pandemic.
Many unions simultaneously promoted vaccination while opposing employer-based vaccine mandates, citing concerns about collective bargaining processes.
The AFL-CIO President expressed support for vaccine mandates as a way to increase vaccination rates and workplace safety. [ more ]
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