Companies will hire temporary workers in uncertain economic times. There are substantial costs in bringing on a worker on a full-time basis. Companies will need to pay more in worker benefits, so it is more …

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Ashley Furniture is being fined $1.76 million for multiple violations of safety regulations by OSHA inspectors— some of which were committed willfully and with full knowledge of the potentially negative consequences. Over the last three …

OSHA Inspectors See Major Safety Problems for Workers at Furniture Manufacturer Continue reading ›

Illinois Traffic Safety Campaign Prioritizes the Safety of Workers During Construction Season As summer approaches, numerous construction projects are underway throughout Chicago and greater Illinois. Troopers have tried to ensure drivers are ready to exert …

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Although forklift usage increases the efficiency of the loading/unloading and various other processes, many deaths and fatal injuries are caused by forklift operators, even at slow speeds making proper operator training crucial. Forklifts are employed …

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