Sentences with phrase «on worker safety»

Two months after safety breaches at federal labs first set off a public furor, top health officials are auditioning new checks on worker safety including specialized time - lapse cameras and digital worksheets to track crucial steps such as bacterium inactivation.

I was greatly disappointed to read the Times Union editorial against the bipartisan effort to reform the Scaffold Law («An attack on worker safety,» Sept. 24).

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Both the European - led Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh and the U.S. Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety have made significant advances toward addressing issues of building integrity and fire safety systems in that coSafety in Bangladesh and the U.S. Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety have made significant advances toward addressing issues of building integrity and fire safety systems in that coSafety have made significant advances toward addressing issues of building integrity and fire safety systems in that cosafety systems in that country.

«Flaring is first and foremost a safety issue,» says the project director, «and on an 80 - worker rig that processes 100,000 barrels a day, we can not compromise on safety.»

California's Occupational Safety and Health Administration started an investigation into Tesla on Tuesday, following a media report alleging that Tesla under - reported worker injuries.

Game # 2, ongoing: managers go into the homes of randomly selected clients with a safety checklist; workers get a $ 50 bonus for achieving a 100 % score on the safety procedures.

We then use that to build out two additional scenarios: one assuming a doubling of the current minimum wage plus factoring in the cost of fire and building safety improvements based on data from the Worker Rights Consortium; and another using a «living wage» figure from the East Asia labour organization Asia Floor Wage, which is considered at the high end of labour reform demands.

Workers have been wearing uniforms, safety gear, ID badges, communications headsets, and so on for years to do their jobs better.»

For several years, Cameco has tied compensation to environmental sustainability and worker safety, because «being in the uranium business, the company understands the importance of the social licence from the community,» says Nancy Hopkins, a lawyer who sits on several private - and public - sector boards, including Cameco's.

The Rana Plaza building collapse follows a November fire at the Tazreen Fashion factory on the outskirts of Dhaka that killed 112 people, and it has compounded concerns about worker safety and low wages in Bangladesh.

But CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on a conference call that the company is investing «heavily» on safety and security, including workers with language skills for detecting hate speech, and tools for verifying government IDs ahead of elections in the U.S. and abroad by the end of the year.

And over the last forty years, large corporations have nearly eliminated the safety nets that workers used to count on from them, including implicit promises of long term employment and secure pensions.

The Liberals are unlikely to make any final decision on drug testing until the Supreme Court of Canada rules on its legality in a case between Suncor and workers at its Alberta oil sands operation, said Troy Winters, senior health and safety officer with the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

They may operate heavy machinery, keep an eye on workers» safety, and do administrative work like ordering materials and supplies.

On Thursday, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Plaza has been «virtually closed» all week due to a labor dispute that has recently escalated, with union workers at the Plaza raising health and safety concerns with the hotel's manager, Fairmont.

These adjustments can be painful for individuals, and it is incumbent on policy - makers to help buffer the transition by ensuring adequate safety nets for workers and facilitating retraining and relocation.

Their flagship product, DAQRI Smart Helmet ™, is improving efficiency and safety for workers on the job.

On January 24th, SSEC Canada Ltd, the Canadian subsidiary of Sinopec Shanghai Engineering, was fined $ 1.5 million (CAD) after pleading guilty to workplace safety breaches that resulted in the deaths of two Chinese temporary workers in Alberta in 2007.

«And while we continue to strengthen our efforts around injury and illness prevention, make no mistake: strong health and safety laws, and diligent enforcement of those laws, are still foundational for keeping workers safe on the job.»

«Verizon's investigation is an important first step, but now the company must agree to meet with us on next steps to put the female workers» safety front and center.»

Insisting on good wages for workers or pollution reduction or workplace safety inhibits market growth.

I'll agree, there is corruption on both sides, but if I had to pick one over the other I would have to choose the one that supports some sort of social safety net for middle and low income workers in America.

fred The question then become whether a Christian, who knows already the path to the kingdom, can then be a business person who exploits their workers, cheats on their taxes, compromises on safety and quality, and does other things in the name of producing more profit and personal wealth, right?

A worker on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig is claiming he told BP about a faulty piece of safety equipment weeks before the rig explosion that has led to the largest oil spill in U.S. history.

The government can, however, impose health and safety requirements on all EMPLOYERS — they can require a minimum wage, they can require that female or minority workers are not discriminated against, and so forth.

A leader in food safety, quality control, and innovation, Markon is also mindful of the produce industry's impact on people — from field workers to consumers.

On January 26th, 2016, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) became law, requiring growers and harvesters to demonstrate that their policies, procedures and workers all comply with food safety pracSafety Modernization Act (FSMA) became law, requiring growers and harvesters to demonstrate that their policies, procedures and workers all comply with food safety pracsafety practices.

Providing opportunities for workers to participate in and contribute to the decision - making process on health, safety and wellbeing matters in the workplace and promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture through consultation, co-operation and co-ordination;

«We're ahead of the curve as far as [tracing our products and implementing] sustainable agricultural practices focusing on water conservation, worker safety and wildlife protection,» Sallin maintains.

Emily Lyons is responsible for working with members and government agencies on environmental, worker safety and sustainability issues, as well as food safety and food defense.

A leader in food safety, quality control, and innovation, we are also mindful of the produce industry's impact on people — from field workers to consumers.

Safety workers quickly arrived and removed Hinchcliffe from the wreckage, placing him on a backboard and transporting him to Indiana University Methodist Hospital.

Stephen Balkam, CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute responds to Facebook's addition of workers to review offensive content on their site.

Stephen Balkam, CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute discusses the 3,000 workers Facebook hired to review harmful content on their site.

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This provides us with a strong base to get the best deal for you, including better pay and conditions, providing health and safety advice and ensuring that food workers aren't discriminated against on the grounds of ethnicity, gender, age, disability or language.

Since this tragic incident, described as the worst in the garment industry, there have been a number of initiatives, including joint - retailers» agreements — the Accord on Fire and Safety in Bangladesh and the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety.

In Tyson Foods v. Bouaphakeo (No. 14 - 1146) a different court of appeal agreed that a class of workers could be certified as a group to pursue their members» claim that they should have been paid for the time when they were putting on safety equipment.

The NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, will be supporting Workers» Memorial Day, the biggest national event in support of health and safety on 28 April.

Companies presenting to the meeting are working on products from computer - connected safety glasses which warn workers of dangers to a genetic test for diseases like Ebola or MRSA far faster than current tests.

Katie Cusack spent time on the picket line and with the families of the workers impacted by the long strike that garnered national attention and stoked concerns about environmental safety.

«Time - and - time again, when we had a worker safety issue, needed a leader on key legislation or needed someone who understands the dangers we face on the job every day, we looked to Rory Lancman,» Mr. Huntley said.

Cuomo gave James credit for trying to raise awareness of labor conditions, noting she held a press conference on nail salon worker safety last September 2014 and later introduced legislation on salon conditions to the NYC Council.

It also delivered key messages to inform the focus of healthcare workers and the public on hand hygiene as a core patient safety issue.

Despite assurances from the special rapporteur on prostitution and trafficking that police no longer target sex workers, they have often been prosecuted as «pimps» when they band together for safety.

Levy concluded that criminalising the purchase of sex has had a devastating effect on the rights, health and safety of sex workers in Sweden.

His support and leadership on labor issues, including the worker safety bill to protect utility workers and his support of paid family leave made a difference in the lives of working people.

The Times Union editorial board should support Congressman John Faso's effort and the efforts of state legislators on behalf of worker safety, on behalf of civil justice and on behalf of all New Yorkers who struggle to find affordable housing.

Banks, however, said the new rules would do little to foster safety, noting that most accidents happen on small job sites that wouldn't be required to employ workers who went through the training program.

Rory Lancman has also been a vigorous advocate for worker safety, and chaired the Subcommittee on Workplace Ssafety, and chaired the Subcommittee on Workplace SafetySafety.