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OSHA compliant? Then not compensable

A worker recently was turned down for workers’ compensation for a simple reason: His employer was OSHA compliant. But is that fair?

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Home is where the danger is

This month, researchers from Ohio State University and the University of Louisville received a three-year, $870,000 grant from NIOSH to develop a virtual simulation training program for home health care workers.

OSHA Roundup for Oct. 21, 2013

Last week, the government shutdown ended and OSHA returned to work. Learn the details of this story in this week’s OSHA Roundup.
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War wounds

Post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, hearing damage and loss of limbs have emerged as some of the defining injuries of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. A new study adds spinal trauma to the list.

OSHA Roundup for Oct. 14, 2013

As the government shutdown drags on, the effect is being felt beyond federal OSHA. Read how in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Have you read…?

When I’m not interviewing a researcher or working on an article for Safety+Health, I love seeing what other writers are exploring in the area of workplace safety and health.

Government shut down, senator steps up

Want to know what OSHA is up to? You might need to search beyond the usual channels.
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OSHA Roundup for Oct. 7, 2013

It was a big day for OSHA last Tuesday, as the agency’s Top 10 most frequently violated standards were released and most of its staff was furloughed because of a government shutdown. Read about these stories and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Take a (coffee) break

When I need to recharge or relieve stress during the workday, I swing by a nearby coffee shop for a caffeinated drink. And I always feel better when I leave, cup of Joe in hand.

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