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More about Industrial Air Compressors

07th October 2009
Industrial air compressors are huge in the industrial and manufacturing verticals. Industrial air compressors are generally more awesome and more pricy than the ones you normally see in homes or for smaller jobs. These are high quality industrialgrade mod... Read >
Author: Ross Garnaut

A Brief History of Drug Testing

22nd September 2009
Drug testing is a big business. With at least fifteen large U.S. corporations supplying laboratory testing, employees and others are only a few minutes’ drive from a testing facility. From employers who use drug testing as a pre-employment screening to... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Injured in an Accident at Work

17th September 2009
Whether you have a desk job or a job in construction, you may be injured in an accident at work. In many cases, injuries that result from an accident at work could have been avoided if the employer took the steps necessary to ensure that the working... Read >
Author: Preston Clark

Harrington: Labor and health care : James C. Harrington

16th September 2009
Americans look at Labor Day as the end-of-the-summer finale and forget its origins. We have that unfortunate tendency with all our holidays � to see them for their festiveness, and not why they exist. Labor Day came into being to honor working peop... Read >

Starting a Safety Program for Small Business

03rd September 2009
The purpose of a safety program is to involve employees in achieving and maintaining a safe, healthful workplace. This program will have a safety committee that will discuss and find solutions to problems that can cause accidents, injuries, and illnesses.... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

10 Basic Safety Tips to Follow at Home

03rd September 2009
Workplace safety is very important. In order to be certain that employers look out for the safety of their employees, entire bureaucracies have been established on the federal and state levels. It is a shame that when the employee leaves work and goes hom... Read >
Author: Lloyde

Health and Safety-It Makes Good Cents

02nd September 2009
Health and Safety-It Makes Good Cents Data shows that small businesses that have health and safety procedures in place reduce their injury and illness costs by 20 percent and even up to 40 percent. Nearly 95 percent of business owners report that healt... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Most construction accidents are preventable

01st September 2009
Accidents are an unfortunate reality in the workplace, especially within the construction industry. Statistics across the board show that the majority of construction accidents are extremely preventable - usually caused by disregarding safety regulations ... Read >
Author: Joanne McMahon

Numerous Benefits of Industrial Occupational Health and Safety Consulting Firms

01st September 2009
Other than the initial training that is provided when an employee is originally hired, workplace safety is something that is often overlooked within organizations around the globe. However, this is a topic that could prevent and minimize numerous work-rel... Read >
Author: Vikas@EPC

PAT Test Label with Barcode

28th August 2009
The establishment of required testing procedures for electrical equipment was a response to the potential for fires and other hazards due to the increased use of these types of devices, especially in workplaces where chemical processing and other types of... Read >
Author: patlabel11

You Can't Make First Aid Training Fun, But This Article is the Next Best Thing

26th August 2009
Workers Get Relaxed About Almost Anything We've heard about workplace safety many times. The concepts have become so typical and average that they often contain no strong value for us anymore. They're just a general concept, an unclear sense about not ... Read >
Author: Ness

Car Acronyms You Should Know

30th July 2009
Ever take your car to the shop because of a problem and feel like the mechanic is speaking a foreign language? You are not alone. The world of automobiles is full of acronyms. In this article, we take a look at some of the more commonly used ones. Do y... Read >
Author: Dirk Gibson

New Zealand Wellpoint Dewatering

23rd July 2009
The processes that are generally applied in a situation where water needs to be removed from a given area include, but are not limited to, wet classification, centrifugation, filtration, pumping, draining, evaporation and other miscellaneous methods that ... Read >
Author: Wally Brown

How to Keep Your Workplace Safe Without Boring Everyone to Tears

02nd July 2009
Workers Get Relaxed About Anything We've all noticed workplace safety a million times. The concepts have become so typical and average that they tend to contain no real value for us anymore. They're simply a general notion, a vague idea about not messi... Read >
Author: Jason Lee

Three Aspects Of Safety Management Which Every Business Should Introduce

10th June 2009
Equipment safety in the workplace is absolutely critical, and never before have equipment management and safety management been given as much attention as today. In part this is due to the increasingly litigation oriented way in which society looks to att... Read >
Author: Justin Arnold

Is Criminal Background Check a Necessity?

18th May 2009
Conducting a criminal background check will cost employer and even landlord’s a great piece on their fund’s cartwheel. For employers, a simple background check is not enough to accept applicants likewise to landlords to its potential tenants. They mus... Read >
Author: Helen Gray

Employee Protection Provided by Employment Law

05th May 2009
Employment law covers duties and rights within the relationship of current employers and employees, former employees, and job applicants. Due to the complex issues surrounding employment relationship, this branch of law is involved with different kinds of... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Medical / Trauma Kits and Supplies

01st May 2009
Building a useful and prepared trauma kit requires attention to detail and forethought. Will you need ice packs and burn cream and splints and pain relievers? How many people do you expect this trauma kit to provide? Luckily, trauma kits and supplies are ... Read >
Author: Eric Holm

Is Criminal Background Checking a Necessity?

02nd April 2009
Conducting a criminal background check will cost employer and even landlord’s a great piece on their fund’s cartwheel. For employers, a simple background check is not enough to accept applicants likewise to landlords to its potential tenants. They mus... Read >
Author: Emma G. Fox

Accidents at work...?

16th March 2009
The Basics of Workplace Safety Despite an employer’s best efforts at preventing work related accidents, they inevitably happen at some point. However, there are many things employers can do to minimize the possibility of such accidents, as well as steps... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Reminder For Those Intending on Filing a Fraudulent Claim

12th March 2009
With redundancy figures’ climbing day by day, the UK economy is beginning to take deeper effect onto an increasing number of Brits. With more people opting out of insurance as a bid to cut back on costs as they struggle to pay off their mortgage arre... Read >
Author: Arti

Stair Railings: The Gateway to Your Home

01st February 2009
Are the stair railings or hand railings in your home portraying a beauty of craftsmanship and functionality as they are meant to? Take a good look when you walk into your home. If you have a stair railing going to another level in your home more times th... Read >
Author: xc700

Creating a Healthy Life Expectancy

26th November 2008
In general healthy life expectancy has increased due to several factors of out lifestyle. During the span of the 20th century, average life expectancy jumped from around 49 years of age in 1901 up to 77 years by the century's end. The center for Diseas... Read >
Author: John Halderman

Claiming at Work - Know Your Rights

11th November 2008
Every year, thousands of hard working people are left injured, disabled or hurt as a result of an avoidable workplace accident. British workplaces have a strong emphasis on health and safety – and regulations combined with premises inspections have made... Read >
Author: Jessica Parker

Hit and Runs Spark Run On Bollards for Businesses

09th September 2008
The recent spate of ram raids and hit and runs across Australia has sparked a rush on businesses looking for property protection through products such as bollards and speed humps. "It used to be that bollards were mainly bought by big companies such as... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Trade Unions : Important milestones of the industry

21st August 2008
The IT industry seems to be spick and span as far as the role of trade unions are concerned however there seems to be much more than what meets the eye. The emergence of the trade unions in the early 18th century was the impact of the atrocities, explo... Read >
Author: itvoir

The Models Of Industrial Air Compressors

20th August 2008
Industrial air compressors are used by many industries and manufacturers; some even depend on them. An industrial one is much more powerful than the type of air compressors that you would find around the regular household. They are also much more expe... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON

Use Case Scenarios for Classes, Courses, and Groups in Learning Management Systems (LMSs)

29th July 2008
Classes, courses, and groups may be used in many different ways to organize, manage, and track your training depending upon the internal organization and design of your Learning Management System (LMS). In some systems, creating an online class may be sep... Read >
Author: Dave Boggs

Brooklyn Construction Accident Lawyer is your guide to justice

24th July 2008
Construction accidents can and do happen every day across the country. If you're injured as a bystander, the general law of personal injury applies, and the person or persons who are at fault may be held responsible in a lawsuit for the damages caused. If... Read >
Author: Paul Justice

Brooklyn Construction Accident Lawyer is your guide to justice

24th July 2008
Construction accidents can and do happen every day across the country. If you're injured as a bystander, the general law of personal injury applies, and the person or persons who are at fault may be held responsible in a lawsuit for the damages caused. If... Read >
Author: Paul Justice

How State Law Defines the Ideal Employee-Employer Relationship

21st July 2008
Conflict between workers and the employer is a commonplace issue in the workplace. Federal and state laws related to employment issues help maintain the balance of power in the workplace by defining the characteristics of an ideal employee-employer relati... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Important Employment and Labor Law Provisions in Los Angeles

17th July 2008
In the United States, the Department of Labor takes charge in implementing above 180 laws that are related to employment. Hence, if you are working in Los Angeles, California, you might as well be covered by these provisions, which possibly give you right... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Construction Liability under the Law Precepts

03rd July 2008
With continuous increase in number of construction works such as establishment of buildings and widening of roadways, it is not strange that the occurrence of accident causing injuries also increase. Precisely, no one wishes to be involved in such scenari... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Tackling Employment Issues in California

19th June 2008
California ranks among the ten largest economies in the world. Expectedly, with the rise of its economy comes the increase in its employment opportunities. In a place where employment opportunities are vast, it is inevitable that employment disputes o... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

EU To Help Employers Who Look After Workers

06th June 2008
The EU is planning to reward employers with tax deductions if they maintain good workplace safety records and lessen the number of accidents at work. In addition, they could also win more government contracts. The five-year strategy was mooted earlier in ... Read >
Author: Saurav Dutt

Employment Law Basics in Toluca Lake

21st May 2008
Condensed Statement Employment law covers all areas of the employer/employee relationship except the negotiation process, which is covered by Labor law and collective bargaining. It is a broad concept encompassing all areas of employment as well as the... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

How To Choose The Right Furniture For You

01st April 2008
Long gone are the days when office furniture meant a simple computer desk and a filing cabinet. In this day and age, we have all sorts of technology to accommodate for. There are photocopiers, drafting tables, large networks of workstations, and much more... Read >
Author: classic

Employee Management Advice for Employers

06th February 2008
A business organisation is as good as the way it manages its employees. An employer requires comprehensive policies and procedures to enable the employer to fulfil its obligations towards its employees. Poorly designed policies or poor implementation can ... Read >
Author: Roger

Improving Workplace Safety

28th January 2008
In certain industries, each employer must create a safety and health program known as �A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction,� or AWAIR, program, as required by Minnesota Statute � 182.653 subd. 8. An AWAIR program must be in writing and there ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Safety in the Workplace

08th October 2007
Safety in the workplace is something that everyone has to think about, from supervisors to workers. Everyone has a right to a safe and healthy workplace, so it is important that managers have a clear and workable plan to enhance workplace safety. Develop ... Read >
Author: Catherine

New Inpatient Pain Program Aims to Return Patients to Work in Two Weeks

30th May 2007
Hemant Yagnick, M.D., an interventional pain specialist and medical director of the Walton Pain Center in Augusta, GA say chronic pain is a complex medical condition influenced by biological, physical, behavioral, environmental and social forces. Consider... Read >
Author: Hemant Yagnick, M.D.

10 cheap ways to create awareness for your healthcare facility

13th April 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 A Marketing Connection Creating awareness for your healthcare facility, especially with little or no budget, can be a daunting task. New competitors, a lack of prior marketing, a poor reputation in the past and lack of funds are all ... Read >
Author: Kelly Robbins

Food Service Career

23rd August 2006
Employment growth in the food service industry will be spurred by increases in population, household income, and leisure time that will allow people to more often dine out and take vacations. In addition, the large number of two-income households will lea... Read >
Author: Josh Stone

Is your Workplace Safe?

16th June 2006
It is estimated that over 40 million workers in the United States had to receive emergency medical treatment for workplace-related injuries in the year 2003. This is a staggering number when one considers the efforts most companies have put into maintain... Read >
Author: Jim Staller

How to Avoid Gas Line Ruptures

17th December 2005
Ignorance of workplace safety standards is no excuse for noncompliance. For companies that work with compressed gas and other gas handling equipment, dangers related to the use of complicated technology and other safety hazards are a continual risk. Gas l... Read >
Author: R.L. Fielding

Workplace Safety and Economics

16th December 2005
It is estimated that over 40 million workers in the United States had to receive emergency medical treatment for workplace-related injuries in the year 2003. This is a staggering number when one considers the efforts most companies have put into maintain... Read >
Author: Jim Staller

A Brief History of Drug Testing

18th August 2005
Drug testing is a big business. With at least fifteen large U.S. corporations supplying laboratory testing, employees and others are only a few minutes' drive from a testing facility. From employers who use drug testing as a pre-employment screening tool... Read >
Author: Damian Sofsian