Workers' Comp Benefits Remain Relatively Flat A study by the National Academy of Social Insurance finds that while total benefits increased in 1999, it actually declined when compared with wages (English)
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Title:Workers' Comp Benefits Remain Relatively Flat A study by the National Academy of Social Insurance finds that while total benefits increased in 1999, it actually declined when compared with wages
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Table of contents – Volume 164
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Safety Counts Even When Having Fun| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Editor's Note - The Human Spirit Fills a Country's Soul| 2001
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Throwing Cold Water on Global Warming| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Editor's Note - Safety Counts Even When Having Fun| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS - Editor's Note - Throwing Cold Water on Global Warming| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Editor's Note - Getting the Spin in Washington| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Editor's Note - Preparing Today for a Safer Tomorrow| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Readers' Letters| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Editor's Note - When You're Wrong, You're Wrong| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS - In the News - . Worker Death Rates Continue to Fall . Asbestos Claims Skyrocket, Insurance Group Reports . Parents Exposure to Chemicals May Increase Childhood Cancer Risk| 2001
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Worker Death Rates Continue to Fall| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - In the News - Henshaw Nomination Gets Positive Reviews . Genetic Discrimination Legislation Gets Boost . Department of Labor Summit Examines Workplace Challenges| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - In the News - Attacks Raise Safety Concerns . Study Says Cost of Workplace Regulations Underestimated . Scalia Defends Ergonomics Stance During Senate Hearing| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - In the News - Chao Calls for Ergonomic Forums . Senate Switch Gives Democrats OSHA-Boosting Clout . Lawmakers Seek to Put Cell Phone Use in Autos on Hold| 2001
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Asbestos Claims Skyrocket, Insurance Group Reports| 2001
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Parents Exposure to Chemicals May Increase Childhood Cancer Risk| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - In the News - Scalia Passes First Test to Become Labor Department's Lawyer . Will Terrorism Threats Cause PPE Shortages? . Watchdog Group Claims Government Workplaces Unsafe| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - In the News - Employers, Unions Clash Over OSHA Recordkeeping Plan . Senator Says More Ergo Research Needed . Number of Safety Students Continues to Decline| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Industry Beat - NIOSH Reports on Work Zone Hazards . Reviewing PPE Needs Early Makes Sense . Consent to OSHA Inspection Waives Amendment Rights| 2001
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OSHA Targets Troubled Workplaces for Inspection| 2001
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Union Plans Legislative Push to Revive Ergonomic Rules| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS - OSHA Update - . OSHA Targets Troubled Workplaces for Inspection . Union Plans Legislative Push to Revive Ergonomic Rules| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - OSHA Update - Chao Holds Ergonomics Forums . Unions Bristle at Scalia Nomination . Recordkeeping Regulations Gets Go-Ahead| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - OSHA Update - Outreach Effort Begins on New Recordkeeping Rule . Unions Complain that OSHA is Phasing Out Training Grants . OMB Asks OSHA to Consider Promoting Workplace AEDs| 2001
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California, Mexico Discuss Migrant Worker Health| 2001
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Roofing Falls Lead Construction Fatalities| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS - Industry Beat - . California, Mexico Discuss Migrant Worker Health . Roofing Falls Lead Construction Fatalities . MSHA Extends Comment Period on Hazard-Communication Standard| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - OSHA Update - Momentum Gains for Third-Party Workplace Audits . Requests Mount to Change OSHA Standards . OSHA Moves to Promote More Safety Consultations| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Industry Beat - NIOSH Issues Alert for Tower Safety Concerns . OSHA Cites Beryllium as a Carcinogen Risk . Study Shows Increase in Transportation Fatalities| 2001
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MSHA Extends Comment Period on Hazard-Communication Standard| 2001
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COVER STORY: - Free trade -- At what cost - Protestors of trade agreements say multinational companies abuse workers' rights in Third World countries while harming the environment. Proponents say the opposite is true and that safety and health standards are improved. More than likely, reality probably is in the middle.Bierma, Paige et al. | 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Industry Beat - Similar Exposures Found at Large and Small Machine Shops . New Rules Clarify HazMat Regulations . Safety Board Calls for Collision-Prevention Training| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Industry Beat - Fatal Construction Falls Decrease in 1990s . Lung Damage Perils Popcorn Factory Workers . MSHA Issues Alert After Mine Accidents Increase| 2001
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FEATURES: - Getting Back to Business in Atlanta - The National Safety Council's 89th Annual Congress & Expo becomes a tribute to American heroes, while helping to get the nation back to work following the terrorist attacks.Dyslin, John et al. | 2001
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Getting Back to Business in AtlantaDyslin, J. et al. | 2001
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DEPARTMENTS - Another View - Steps for a New, Improved OSHAWhite, Frank et al. | 2001
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Steps for a New, Improved OSHAWhite, F. et al. | 2001
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Meeting John HenshawDyslin, J. et al. | 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - OSHA Update - OSHA Launches Lead Exposure Program . Compliance Assistance Office Set to Expand . OSHA's Rulemaking Process Under House Scrutiny| 2001
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FEATURES: - Meeting John Henshaw - The new OSHA chief addresses a range of issues at the National Safety Council's 89th Annual Congress & Expo in Atlanta.Dyslin, John et al. | 2001
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Report Casts Doubt on Carpal Tunnel Causes A Mayo Clinic study says long-time computer use may not be a main cause of carpal tunnel syndromeGaspers, K. et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Making the Grade? - An annual report from the Department of Labor examines the success of its efforts to improve the workplace.Agnvall, Betsy et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Report Casts Doubt on Carpal Tunnel Causes - A Mayo Clinic study says long-time computer use may not be a main cause of carpal tunnel syndrome.Gaspers, Karen et al. | 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Industry Beat - ILO Adopts Standards on Agriculture Safety . Construction Workers Experience Most Fatalities . Steel Erection Standard Set to Go in January| 2001
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Destination: Atlanta A complete preview of the 89th Annual Congress & Expo includes information on restaurants to visit, speeches to hear, educational sessions to attend and an updated list of the exhibitors with floor mapDyslin, J. et al. | 2001
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COVER STORY: - Destination: Atlanta - A complete preview of the 89th Annual Congress & Expo includes information on restaurants to visit, speeches to hear, educational sessions to attend and an updated list of the exhibitors with floor map.Dyslin, John et al. | 2001
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COVER STORY: - Preparing for the Unthinkable - After the Sept. 11 tragedies, safety and health professionals must re-examine what they need to do to keep workers safe and secure.Dyslin, John et al. | 2001
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COVER STORY: - Examining the New Recordkeeping Standard - Easier to read and understand, the new standard clarifies employers' responsibilities when recording injuries and illnesses.Dyslin, John et al. | 2001
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Taking Charge John Henshaw says cooperation, compliance assistance, outreach and partnerships will mark his reign as OSHA administratorKarr, A. et al. | 2001
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Preparing for the Unthinkable After the Sept. 11 tragedies, safety and health professionals must re-examine what they need to do to keep workers safe and secureDyslin, J. et al. | 2001
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Examining the New Recordkeeping StandardDyslin, J. et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Taking Charge - John Henshaw says cooperation, compliance assistance, outreach and partnerships will mark his reign as OSHA administrator.Karr, Al et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Profile - Answering a Calling - Being a safety professional helps Doug Briggs satisfy his desire to help others.Gaspers, Karen et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Beryllium Risks Come Under Question - Used in a variety of industries, exposure to beryllium may put many workers at risk.Willen, Janet et al. | 2001
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Beryllium Risks Come Under Question Used in a variety of industries, exposure to beryllium may put many workers at riskWillen, J. et al. | 2001
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COVER STORY: - Turning Up the Heat- As the Kyoto Protocol withers, corporations warm to the idea of cutting greenhouse gas emissions.Bierma, Paige et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Toxic Release Report Shows Increase in 1999 - The EPA reports that total on- and offsite toxic chemical releases jumped slightly in 1999.Dyslin, John et al. | 2001
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Turning Up the Heat As the Kyoto Protocol withers, corporations warm to the idea of cutting greenhouse gas emissionsBierma, P. et al. | 2001
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COVER STORY: - It's All About Leadership - Intel's Craig Barrett, recipient of the Green Cross for Safety Award, says a company's environmental, health and safety performance begins at the top.Dyslin, John et al. | 2001
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It's All About Leadership Intel's Craig Barrett, recipient of the Green Cross for Safety Award, says a company's environmental, health and safety performance begins at the topDyslin, J. et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - The 10 Deadly Sins - The most serious, willful and repeat offenders show up in the 2001 edition of OSHA's Top 10 most often-violated standards.Karr, Al et al. | 2001
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The 10 Deadly Sins The most serious, willful and repeat offenders show up in the 2001 edition of OSHA's Top 10 most often-violated standardsKarr, A. et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - E-Commerce in the Safety World - Despite the often technical nature of safety products, suppliers are optimistic safety professionals will find online purchasing beneficial.Gaspers, Karen et al. | 2001
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Continuing Opportunitie$Cronin, G. L. et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Continuing Opportunitie(USD) - Safety+Health's annual salary survey shows that, despite economic uncertainties, safety and health professionals have a generally optimistic view.Cronin, Gay Lynn et al. | 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Safety Tips| 2001
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Safety Summit Lives On Organizers and participants are working to keep the momentum going for Georgetown Unversity's Workplace Safety SummitDyslin, J. et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Safety Summit Lives On - Organizers and participants are working to keep the momentum going for Georgetown Unversity's Workplace Safety Summit.Dyslin, John et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Fighting for Safety - Ron Hayes created the FIGHT Project to honor the memory of his son and to help other families cope with an on-the-job death.Dyslin, John et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Safety Numbers at a Crossroads - Statistics show slight improvements in workplace safety, while at-home unintentional-injury deaths increase.Cronin, Gay Lynn et al. | 2001
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Safety Numbers at a CrossroadsCronin, G. L. et al. | 2001
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Getting Recharged The newly updated National Electrical Code features a variety of substantive changes, user-ease and a revised structureBaltic, S. et al. | 2001
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Fighting for Safety Ron Hayes created the FIGHT Project to honor the memory of his son and to help other families cope with an on-the-job deathDyslin, J. et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Getting Recharged - The newly updated National Electrical Code features a variety of substantive changes, user-ease and a revised structure.Baltic, Scott et al. | 2001
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Home Safe Home While still a complicated issue, companies may want to consider developing safety programs for workers at homeAgnvall, E. et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Home Safe Home - While still a complicated issue, companies may want to consider developing safety programs for workers at home.Agnvall, Elizabeth et al. | 2001
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Targeting `Risky' Employees Congress is looking at legislation that examines the role of an employee in workplace accidentsAtkinson, W. et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Profile - Agent of Change - Allan St. John Holt has built his career by speaking out against the status quo.Ruminski, Melissa J. et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Looking Beyond the Career Plateau - Safety+Health's 2001 salary survey unearths a quandary for safety and health professionals as they ask themselves, "Where do I go from here?"Cronin, Gay Lynn et al. | 2001
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Looking Beyond the Career Plateau Safety+Health's 2001 salary survey unearths a quandary for safety and health professionals as they ask themselves, "Where do I go from here?"Cronin, G. L. et al. | 2001
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Profile Agent of ChangeRuminski, M. J. et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Targeting 'Risky' Employees - Congress is looking at legislation that examines the role of an employee in workplace accidents.Atkinson, William et al. | 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Product Focus - Personal Protective Equipment| 2001
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FEATURES: - Profile - Long Train Running - Ray Bellock has given his life to his passions: Safety, charity and a lifelong love affair with trains.Gaspers, Karen et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Profile - Going to Battle for Safety Sud-Chemie's Gary Miller applies environmental, safety and health principles on and off the job.Cronin, Gay Lynn et al. | 2001
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Long Train Running Ray Bellock has given his life to his passions: safety, charity and a lifelong love affair with trainsGaspers, K. et al. | 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - New Products| 2001
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Profile Going to Battle for Safety Sud-Chemie's Gary Miller applies environmental, safety and health principles on and off the jobCronin, G. L. et al. | 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Product Focus - Ergonomic Products| 2001
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FEATURES: - Bringing Hispanic Workers Safely into the Workforce - Employers must do what they can to make sure the fastest-growing population in the United States understands the importance of safety.Dyslin, John et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - OSHA Enforcement: More of the Same, or Less? - Despite the goodwill of John Henshaw's nomination, the agency faces battles over its direction during the Bush administration.Baltic, Scott et al. | 2001
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Bringing Hispanic Workers Safely into the Workforce Employers must do what they can to make sure the fastest-growing population in the United States understands the importance of safetyDyslin, J. et al. | 2001
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OSHA Enforcement: More of the Same, or Less? Despite the goodwill of John Henshaw's nomination, the agency faces battles over its direction during the Bush administrationBaltic, S. et al. | 2001
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FEATURES: - Profile - Flying High Over Safety - Delta Air Lines' Jim Swartz follows a six-point plan to maximize safety.Ruminski, Melissa J. et al. | 2001
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How to Conduct an Accident Investigation What should an employer do when an accident happens in the workplace?| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS - Workplace Solutions - Thoroughly Inspect Fall-Protection Equipment Before Use A lot of our people use fall-protection equipment. How often should this equipment be inspected, what should we look for and who should conduct the inspection?| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Workplace Solutions - How to Conduct an Accident Investigation - What should an employer do when an accident happens in the workplace?| 2001
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Workplace Solutions Thoroughly Inspect Fall-Protection Equipment Before Use| 2001
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Flying High Over Safety Delta Air Lines' Jim Swartz follows a six-point plan to maximize safetyRuminski, M. J. et al. | 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Workplace Solutions - Scaffold Standard Helps Avoid Dangerous Pitfalls - Under what circumstances has OSHA cited employers for violating the OSHA Scaffold Standard, and how can employers avoid such citations?| 2001
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Workers' Comp Benefits Remain Relatively Flat A study by the National Academy of Social Insurance finds that while total benefits increased in 1999, it actually declined when compared with wagesDyslin, J. et al. | 2001
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Safety in the Digital Age: How Much Does Technology Change the Job? In their own words, safety and health professionals explain how technological developments have affected their job| 2001
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FEATURES: - Safety in the Digital Age: How Much Does Technology Change the Job? - In their own words, safety and health professionals explain how technological developments have affected their job.| 2001
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FEATURES: - Workers' Comp Benefits Remain Relatively Flat - A study by the National Academy of Social Insurance finds that while total benefits increased in 1999, it actually declined when compared with wages.Dyslin, John et al. | 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - On Display - See some of the products that will be presented at the National Safety Council's 89th Annual Congress & Expo.| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Workplace Solutions - Proper Controls Can Prevent Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome - What measures should my company take to prevent . Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome among assembly line workers?| 2001
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Proper Controls Can Prevent Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome What measures should my company take to prevent Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome among assembly line workers?| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Workplace Solutions - Medical Evaluation Required for Employees Using Respirators - When does my company need medical monitoring for employees who wear respirators?| 2001
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DEPARTMENTS: - Workplace Solutions - Gun Owners, Security Guards Don't Increase Threat of Violence - May employers ask prospective employees if they own a gun, and is it illegal to not hire gun owners? Also, do armed security guards offer a false sense of security?| 2001
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Workplace Solutions Gun Owners, Security Guards Don't Increase Threat of Violence May employers ask prospective employees if they own a gun, and it is illegal to not hire gun owners? Also, do armed security guards offer a false sense of security?| 2001