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Category Archives: Workplace Violence
Employee reported workplace violence The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division, against Duane Thomas Marine Construction LLC and owner Duane Thomas for terminating an … Continue reading
OSHA says safety violations found at convenience stores in Garland, Dallas and Mesquite In May of 2012 Nancy Harris, 76, died after the Garland Texas convenience store clerk was set on fire during a robbery. Police said Matthew Lee Johnson, … Continue reading
Workplace violence has emerged as an occupational safety issue in many industries, especially in the late-night retail industry. However, employers can develop practical, effective strategies to protect their employees from serious risk and provide a safe, healthful working environment by … Continue reading
Mississippi correctional facility run by GEO Group, Inc. cited by OSHA for workplace violence and other hazards; over $104,000 in fines The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited The GEO Group Inc. with six safety … Continue reading
Warehouse and Retail Injuries and Deaths by the Numbers Working in a warehouse or retail outlet is generally perceived as being relatively safe and statistics mostly support that perception. Despite the low rates however, the absolute number of injuries/illnesses resulting … Continue reading
OSHA Issues Compliance Directive on Enforcement of Workplace Violence Issues In early September OSHA issued a directive on Enforcement Procedures for Investigating or Inspecting Incidents of Workplace Violence. The directive establishes uniform procedures for OSHA field staff for responding to incidents … Continue reading
OSHA recently updated its guidance document “Recommendations for Workplace Violence Prevention Programs in Late-Night Retail Establishments” that addresses issues causing late-night retail workers to be killed on the job. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics’ data, 167 retail trade workers … Continue reading
For Immediate Release Contact: Diane Hurns, 847-768-3413, dhurns@asse.org ASSE Offers Workplace Violence Prevention Tips Des Plaines, IL (January 7, 2010) — In 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), workplace suicides were up 28 percent … Continue reading
