Solutions

New Risk Management Program requirements for chemical facilities

26/05/2017 08:31:00 PM
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As a direct result of a chemical facility explosion that killed 15 people, the federal government has released a final rule for chemical facilities intended to protect the lives of emergency responders and the public.

$1.75M fine in Goodyear safety settlement following 4 worker deaths

26/05/2017 08:29:00 PM
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has agreed to pay $1.75 million in connection with four separate incidents at its Danville, VA, plant that claimed the lives of four workers.

Injured worker reportedly did ‘donuts’ with forklift: Will he get workers’ comp?

26/05/2017 08:21:00 PM
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A court considers whether “thrill seeking” on the job prohibits an injured employee from receiving workers’ comp benefits. Shaun Weaver was hired by Dan the Fence Man in North Carolina to help with fence construction. Part of his job was to load fencing materials provided by Seegars Fence Co. onto a truck using a forklift.