Sentences with phrase «worker safety standards»

Since that Fortune article, some Federal worker safety standards have actually decreased.

• Worker safety standards enforced under the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Mine Safety and Health Act • Clean Water Act permitting of wastewater and stormwater discharges • Clean Air Act emissions regulation • Hazardous waste management and underground storage tank requirements under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) • Spill and chemical reporting and release prevention under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Emergency Planning and Community Right - to - Know Act, Oil Pollution Act, and Clean Water Act • Regulation of chemical manufacturing and distribution under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) • Environmental disclosures under Regulation S - K of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and corporate reporting of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters to the public and interested investors

In Puerto Maldonado, a jungle town in Madre de Dios, one of Latin America's most productive gold mining areas, researcher Luis Fernández in 2009 detected mercury levels at a gold shop that were more than 20 times higher than an international worker safety standard.

Not exact matches

A recent report indicates that by 2025, 14.4 million American workers will be wearing smart glasses (which look like a standard pair of safety glasses).

To help prevent future catastrophes, worker advocates have recently promoted an international accord that sets mandatory safety standards for garment factories.

They may also have lower environmental, safety and other standards, which come back to harm both workers and the environment we all share.

The USTR's Ambassador Michael Froman said in a statement, «Our GSP [Generalized System of Preferences] statute requires certain basic standards for worker rights and worker safety as a condition of eligibility.

The Liberals have been pushing their right - wing agenda for the past twelve years: privatizing and contracting out, slashing corporate taxes so they're now the lowest in Canada, dismantling the social safety net and environmental standards regulations in BC, and attacking public sector workers.

Sustainability standards support economic productivity and entrepreneurship, and improve workers» safety, rights and wellbeing.

As a responsible corporate citizen, Beam Suntory seeks to ensure that quality and safety standards are maintained by well - treated, fairly compensated workers in accordance with all applicable laws.

What TTIP is really about is trying to get rid of other supposed «barriers to investment» — like environmental protection, workers» rights legislation and food safety standards.

It protects high standards in food, animal welfare, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, consumer safety, worker rights and countless other areas.

At 11:30 a.m., Construction workers, NYC Councilman Carlos Menchaca and the Building Trades Council urge the City Council to remain vigilant in requiring stringent safety standards and rigorous training for all real estate projects in the city, outside 23 Park Row, Manhattan.

It would put the onus on companies to provide basic safety net standards of rights and benefits to their workers, and make the requisite contributions to the social safety net.

«We have to raise safety standards and put in place measures that will ensure every worker on any sized building has safety equipment, proper training and proper quality supervision,» she said.

«Many of these workers face delayed retirements and reduced standards of living, and will be forced to rely on the state's taxpayer - funded social safety net.»

«Also encouraging was the agreement reached last night between the developer and labor to use the most skilled and professional workers under prevailing wage standards, which will ensure the quality, durability and safety of the project's construction.

Business groups want to see the law changed, so that they wouldn't be held responsible if a worker is intoxicated, violating safety standards, or committing a criminal act.

The federal government has shown its power to raise lab - safety standards and protect the lives and well - being of lab workers in federal installations.

UC can afford the laundry and PPE bills despite today's stringent budgets, Kemsley writes, because system - wide improvements in workplace safety have cut injuries by 3400 a year and workers» compensation payments by $ 50 million a year compared to 2004 — a fact that should persuade other universities to boost their safety standards.

The California statute's authority obviously does not extend to other states, but experts think the settlement will have a substantial national impact because it removes any moral, intellectual, or practical basis for believing that universities and PIs are entitled to provide their workers with a lower standard of safety than the standard that prevails in industry.

In addition, occupational safety laws cover employees but not students, and federal standards exempt state workers such as Sangji.

Because the settlement allowed Harran to avoid criminal penalties, the landmark case that many had hoped would set a new standard for accountability in labs across the country ended without settling the legal question of whether the lab chief has personal responsibility for the safety of students and workers.

The agreement will set important safety standards for things like sprinkler systems and smoke alarms, and will greatly increase the safety of factory workers abroad.

The Metris WORKER Cargo Van comes standard with important safety features to help prevent accidents and mitigate damage and injuries if they do happen.

This report examines the functionality of components of a work zone and how they work together, the use of standard construction drawings of work zones, personal protective equipment of workers, possible hazards of work zones, minimizing risks and ultimately work zone safety training.

Human exploitation such as child labour and horrendous working conditions is addressed by only working with suppliers who «guarantee health and safety standards for their workers, do not hire child labour, and pay fair wages».

The appendix provides those standards while maintaining a focus on health and safety for the occupants and for emergency rescue workers, should they be needed.

The standards also require that farm workers receive safety equipment and training, health checkups, and appropriate housing.

They implemented safety gear for workers; built storage sheds to organize supplies and equipment; and renovated workers» homes to meet the standard.

Information is provided on employment standards, workplace health and safety, human rights and workers» compensation.

Advised client on compliance with various OSHA standards, including retention of health and safety consultant to review compliance with OSHA standards, and coordinated with litigation counsel in anticipation of possible litigation resulting from alleged worker exposure.

While welding may seem dangerous to many (and in some cases it can be), it's important to understand that modern safety and worker protection standards exist to protect welders from such foreseeable occupational injuries.

Standard safety practices are in place to protect workers.

While New York state labor laws and safety regulations are supposed to make construction job sites safe for workers, poor safety standards, unsafe job sites, and unsafe practices and / or neglecting to address safety concerns continue to be a leading cause of construction site accidents.

Minister Bains» letter also makes reference to increasing compliance with «laws and standards put in place to protect the lives and safety of workers.»

In dismissing the employer's preliminary motion, the Board concluded that, although the specific health and safety standards applicable to the Prince George workplace were the responsibility of the British Columbia Legislature, the Ontario employer had the obligation to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of the worker.

For workers who have been injured on the job, they may be able to file for workers» compensation and for further compensation if their injury may have been the result of poor safety standards that were in place at their workplace.

Employers and employees would be able to access one organization for pay equity, labour standards, health and safety and workers» compensation claims, as well as a single court of law to hear their workplace - related complaints and disputes.

Other Atlantic matters Several Atlantic provinces are in the process of reviewing their employment standards, labour relations, occupational health and safety and workers» compensation system.

The lax adherence to safety and industry training standards, along with an increasing demand for faster networks, has led to dangerous conditions for these workers.

Ontario's laws exclude many migrant workers from minimum wage, housing regulations, protection from recruiters, access to health and safety and employment standards and injured workers compensation.

That's our public safety laws, building codes, electrical codes, fire codes, safety of workers in factories, eye - protecting equipment, safety of hearing aids, these are all subject to standards that have been incorporated into law, and those laws are copyright.

We with many other services, including workers» rights, employment standards, human resources policies, compensation, job classification, pay equity, pensions, benefits, recruitment, hiring, workplace privacy, workplace reorganizations, lay - offs, bankruptcy, insolvency, and workplace safety and insurance.

When employers fail to adhere to workplace safety standards, it can cause workers to suffer serious injuries or even death.

Workplace accidents are far too common in a state and country where workplace environments are supposed to meet well - developed standards for the safety and health of their workers.

An on - site construction manager should monitor workers to ensure that safety standards are followed rigorously at all times.

Numerous other examples of how BC's current labour policies and practices fail to respect workers» rights and safety, fail to enforce even minimum standards especially for the most vulnerable workers, and create a culture of impunity among too many employers, will be brought to the attention of the Ministry.

Our employment lawyers assist clients in private and public sectors with wrongful dismissal, severance packages, constructive dismissal, contracts, human rights and discrimination, class and group actions, health and safety, harassment, employment standards, policies, retirement compensation, security clearance, taxation, workers» compensation and many others throughout Ontario and Canada.

Environmental, health and safety legislation set standards in order to ensure that foreign investments were not detrimental to the environment and the health and safety of the workers and the public.