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Work safely with sharp tools

Does your job require you to work with sharp tools such as knives, scissors, box cutters or razor blades?

Editor’s Note: How do you build camaraderie?

I’m a little more than six months away from my 25th anniversary at the National Safety Council. One of the biggest reasons I still enjoy logging on in the morning is that I get to see and talk with my amazing co-workers.

All About You: The benefits of building camaraderie

“Procedures, rules, reports, permits and more are a vital part of our work, but they’re not the most important part. People are.”

Avetta

Avetta, a leading provider of supply chain risk management software based in Lehi, UT, has appointed Dawn Andre as chief product officer and Abid Yousuf as chief customer officer.
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Mold in the workplace

Flooding, excess rainwater or damaged plumbing can result in your work facility taking in water. That can lead to mold growth.

Bulk bags a factor in Georgia fire, Chemical Safety Board says

Washington — Workers at a chemical plant in Conyers, GA, stored more than twice the amount of reactive chemicals as first intended ahead of a series of nonfatal fires, the Chemical Safety Board says.

Judge denies trucking group’s effort to overturn California’s independent contractor law

San Diego, CA — A federal appellate court has again upheld California’s employment status law (A.B. 5) amid challenges from the independent trucking industry.

Study finds worksite health centers yield significant ROI

Evanston, IL — Having an employer-sponsored health clinic at or near the workplace results in fewer missed workdays, increased productivity and significant health care savings for employers, a recent research review shows.
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OSHA’s informal hearings on proposed heat rule underway

Washington — OSHA has kicked off a series of informal virtual public hearings on its proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from heat-related illnesses.

Cut-off saws in construction: CPWR highlights serious risks

Silver Spring, MD — Cut-off saws “make demanding cuts possible, but if not handled properly, they pose serious risks,” leaving “no room for error,” a recent fact sheet warns.

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