Sentences with phrase «worker safety issues»

While it is true that processed carbohydrates contribute to today's high incidence of chronic diseases the consumption of animal products and high fat foods are a much larger problem not only in due to health issues with cholesterol and saturated fats but due to all the chemicals (e.g. dioxins, mercury, other persistent organic pollutants) not to mention environmental degradation, animal suffering and worker safety issues.

«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.

«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,» Huntley said.

Not exact matches

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.»

Reversed or delayed rules would have addressed issues including public health, worker safety, consumer protection, and the environment.

That agreement could bar workers from talking about their working conditions and safety issues at the company's facility in Fremont, California.

According to the National Labor Relations Board complaint, Tesla violated workers» rights by requiring them to sign a confidentiality agreement that could bar them from talking about their working conditions and safety issues at the company's facility in Fremont, California.

Tesla workers complained to state lawmakers about the electric vehicle maker's confidentiality policy, saying it is overly broad and restricted workers from talking freely about safety and workplace issues.

And how well did that work for slaves the first 300 years, child labor exploited and coal miners and factory workers suffering horrific working conditions and safety issues in the early 1900's, women still fighting the glass ceiling that exists, etc.?

Then there are costs relating to other typical safety issues like the notorious slips and falls, burns and other such calamities associated with hot oil — a key culprit that, itself, racks up an oppressive glut of Workers» Compensation claims.

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.

Big Ass Fans and Lights are an economical, energy - efficient solution for a herd of agricultural issues — from worker safety and product integrity to animal health, productivity, air quality, bird and bug deterrence and more.

«Due to the potential safety issues and emergency response needs that may result from the storm, earlier this morning I met with the leadership of Con Ed and Local 1 - 2 of the Utility Workers of America.

«We are pleased to continue to work with all parties to protect patients and ensure the safety and well - being of thousands of hospital workers and other health care professionals across the state,» the statement issued Wednesday afternoon read.

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

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.

Also at 10:30 a.m., elected officials, clergy, airport workers and supporters will rally at the doorstep of the Hillside office of airline subcontractor PrimeFlight Aviation Services to demand company officials answer questions about numerous health and safety issues at Newark and LaGuardia Airports, 1284 N Broad St., Hillside, NJ.

They join us to discuss a range of issues, including school safety; testing; a feared teacher shortage; the New York State budget; and the Janus vs. AFSCME case, which could impact union member and worker rights.

Several progressive movements — for women's rights, environmental rights, worker safety rules, gay rights, civil rights — he exclaimed, started in New York and that inaction in Washington, D.C. necessitates that states forge ahead on tackling the issues accompanying elections in the digital age.

In that spirit, Naveen Sangji, sister of Sheri Sangji, the technician who last year died of injuries from lab fire at the University of California (UC), Los Angeles, made the issue of lab safety part of the official observances in April that marked Workers Memorial Day in Washington, D.C. Annual commemorations of job - related deaths have taken place for years, across the nation and abroad.

The survey found that perpetration of domestic violence is associated with substantial negative effects on the productivity and safety of workers with close to half of respondents (46 %) reporting that violence issues negatively affected their job performance.

He points out that consumer pressure might have an impact on the practices of global companies, just as it did on issues like child labor and worker safety.

Jasim Ahmed, head of the IAEA radiation safety section, says the mission will concentrate on three issues: workers» health, the monitoring of their exposure to radiation, and management of the mine's radioactive «tailings», a mixture of uranium ore and processing liquids.

The NNSA, in its annual evaluation of Los Alamos» overall performance for fiscal year 2014, judged the criticality safety program to be «below expectations» with deficiencies «similar to issues identified in past» evaluations; it particularly faulted the labels the lab had placed on nuclear materials and the guides the lab had prepared for workers performing plutonium handling chores.

In October 2009, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said it would soon issue a «compliance directive» to ensure that health - care facilities have controls in place to protect workers from occupational exposures to swine flu.

Setting a policy is a great opportunity to make health and safety a «whole school» issue that is owned by everyone — teachers, other staff members including lunchtime supervisors, office workers and facilities staff, and importantly, pupils.

In terms of scheduling, major construction works are best undertaken during school holidays when the obvious issues arising from the contractor's vehicle movements, delivery of materials, workers in proximity to children, dust, noise, restricted access to existing play areas and a host of other logistics, health, safety and child protection considerations are less likely to impact on the school's daily life.

Apart from these, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has formed many treaties to cover various rights for workers, especially concerning health and safety issues, prohibitions on forced and child labour, and the right to organize unions (Beyond Voluntarism 22).

Clearly, there is more to favoring American - made products than shunning inhumane conditions for factory workers — economic and product safety issues are two that immediately come to mind — but it is a big component.

APEN has been a trailblazer in bringing the voices of APA communities to the forefront of environmental health and social justice fights in the Bay Area, winning real policy solutions for the community across a gamut of issues including occupational safety of high - tech workers, affordable housing, transportation and land - use, and challenging multinational corporations to mitigate pollution that is devastating the health and well - being of countless low - income communities of color.

He said that the same thing about environmental issues, worker safety, and other areas where Apple is a leader.

It is also imperative that they issue written terms and conditions to these workers clarifying pay rates, hours of work, role and responsibilities, sickness provisions, holiday entitlement and health and safety and equal opportunity policies.

Workers should be wearing the safety gear noted above, and they should be looking out for fellow workers and visitors to ensure that no one is harmed because of toxic exposure Workers should be wearing the safety gear noted above, and they should be looking out for fellow workers and visitors to ensure that no one is harmed because of toxic exposure workers and visitors to ensure that no one is harmed because of toxic exposure issues.

Under sections 40 and 41 of Quebec's Act respecting occupational health and safety combined with the Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases and the Regulation respecting the certificate issued for the preventive withdrawal and reassignment of a pregnant or breastfeeding worker, pregnant employees with a doctor's certificate can withdraw temporarily from the workforce to avoid unsafe work.

«Untangling the ADA, MHRA, FMLA, Workers» Compensation, and Drug and Alcohol Testing Issues,» Minnesota Safety Council, Spring Safety and Health Conference (Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 8, 1998)

It goes beyond a high level summary and provides detailed commentary and analysis on the latest developments and important issues in Occupational Health & Safety and Workers» Compensation.

«Untangling the ADA, MHRA, FMLA, Workers» Compensation and Drug and Alcohol Testing Issues,» Minnesota Safety Council (Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 10, 2000)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues regulations and guidelines that industries have to follow when it comes to keeping its workers safe.

For example, employment law covers issues such as redundancy, health and safety and worker rights, while family law includes everything from divorce to adoption.

We also specialize in defending employees who have suffered retaliation due to filing wage and hour complaints, worker's compensation claims, employee benefit issues, and health and safety complaints in the workplace.

The firm provides specialized expertise in dealing with issues of human rights, sexual harassment, workers compensation, policing and military employment law, disability and absenteeism management, pensions, workplace health and safety and pay equity.

Our employment law experience spans a variety of employment issues including non-compete and non-solicitation agreements; harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims; wage and overtime disputes; worker's compensation and accommodation, and safety and audits by various state and federal agencies.

The CSA Group (formerly the Canadian Standards Association) with the assistance of the nationally based law firm Grant Thornton LLP has developed a free guide to help organizations develop and maintain a whistleblowing system with the goal to encourage workers to report ethical and safety issues within an established mechanism.

While there has been recent widespread media coverage of the way in which the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board systematically ignores the opinion of injured workers» treating doctors and health care providers, the issue of medical claims suppression is one that has been long raised by the injured worker community.

Workplace safety is an important issue for workers and employers.

Our lawyers represent private and public employers in employment litigation, traditional labor law, wage / hour issues, competition - related litigation, immigration matters, workers» compensation proceedings, and administrative proceedings before the U.S. Department of Labor, Department of Homeland Security, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and various state agencies.

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The government was also pressed by members and media to strengthen Bill 148 to better respond to the workplace safety, experience rating and other issues raised in the recent Toronto Star investigative report on temp agency workers,