The Health and Safety Executive served 10 enforcement notices on Murphys (Waste) Ltd between 2009 and early 2014, with the most serious breaches related to defects in machines that presented serious risks of injury or death to employees.
Hiring will increase in the manufacturing and service sectors compared with November 2013, according to the society’s Leading Indicators of National Employment survey out Nov. 6.
Alleged misconduct has caused more than $7 million in plan losses, the department claims.
Good Old Days Foods Inc., a Little Rock, Ark., company, has been fined $47,600.
The program provides funding for small-scale projects that promote increased interaction between workplace parties, organizations, and/or researchers.
"While flying is already incredibly safe, I want passengers to know that we're setting even higher standards for new airplanes so they can fly safely in icing conditions," U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said.
Voters in Guam started the wave when a medical marijuana proposal passed with 56 percent of voters approving it.
The Conway, Ark., company faces $78,500 in penalties.
The tape measure fell over 400 feet.
Issues to be discussed during the Dec. 9-10 event include vehicle handling and dynamics after tire disablement, the identification and analysis of tire disablement-related crashes, tire registration and recall, tire aging and service life, recent advances in tire technology, tire maintenance, and consumer awareness.
The vaccine is named Trumenba.
Federal inspectors issued 192 citations, five orders, and one safeguard during special impact inspections conducted at nine coal and four metal and nonmetal mines in September.
Resistance to change is simply part of human nature. If you want to see that resistance in action, try introducing a new piece of PPE to an established workforce.
When purchasing a safety item for your employees, it is fair to consider whether the item you are purchasing is too expensive.
The current strike action by the Fire Brigades Union will continue until 6 p.m. Tuesday, one day before Bonfire Night.