World Steel Association Recognizes Second Steel Safety Day
The initiative encourages companies to participate in safety audits.
Bridgewater Daycare Manager on Leave for Not Reporting Alleged Abuse
According to a recent news article from the Boston Globe, a daycare center manager in Bridgewater, Massachusetts has been suspended after officials learned she allegedly failed to report suspected acts of abuse by a student-employer at the center. Authorities recently arrested the student employer for sexually assaulting two young children under his care. Authorities say teachers at the center were troubled by defendant’s behavior for weeks. One teacher said she saw defendant sitting with a young boy on his lap and was rubbing the boy’s back while reading a story. It is alleged when he told administrator of this and other similar troublesome acts. The administrator in turn told teachers to keep a close watch on defendant and keep him away from the children while they …
Psychological Illness and Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
While most people think of physical disabilities in the context of Social Security Disability benefits, a sizable number are incapacitated as a result of psychological illness. According to a recent news report from Medical News, the Institute of Medicine is calling for use of standardized psychological testing protocols for claimants applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. It has been suggested these standardized methods will improve accuracy of claim determinations relating to mental health issues. However, those who favor this approach tend to believe it would save the United States Social Security Administration money, because it would reduce the number of people receiving Social Security disability benefits for reasons of mental illness. This, of course, assumes there are many people who claim to have severe mental health …
‘America’s At-Risk Workers’ Event Set for May 6
Preceding the symposium will be an announcement of the findings of a NIOSH study, undertaken with ASSE, that provides a more comprehensive understanding of the factors that affect vulnerable Spanish-speaking workers.
Ex-Harrods lingerie seller: I need answers after being diagnosed with … – Evening Standard
Evening StandardEx-Harrods lingerie seller: I need answers after being diagnosed with …Evening StandardHer solicitors, Irwin Mitchell, are investigating whether she came into contact with asbestos at the department store. In particular she is concerned about the dust in underground tunnels which she used to walk through to collect merchandise. Mrs …
Bus driver falsely accused of driving under the influence of cocaine secures compensation, 18th March 2015
Fifty-five year old Alan Bailes, who had been employed as a bus driver for more than 22 years, was wrongly dismissed from First Bristol Limited for “gross misconduct” having tested positive for cocaine in a drug test at work.
Family of Baglan man launch an appeal for information about his death, 24th April 2015
The family of a man from Baglan, who died after being diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer, is appealing for information from his former colleagues.
AIHA Seeking Entries for ‘IH Fundance Film Festival’ Contest
The festival involves AIHA members shooting a short video (two minutes or less), which is then uploaded on YouTube and promoted on Twitter. The purpose of this contest is to raise awareness and the profile of industrial/occupational hygiene.
Motorcycles and Potholes – The Hidden Danger
Another brutal winter has resulted in minefields of potholes on our roadways. As the weather warms and we unplug our battery tenders to take to the highways, there are serious dangers lurking for the unwary. Riders always ride with a level of concentration greater than those operating cars – and we must. One of the challenges with potholes is that they can be difficult to spot until it’s too late. Obviously the greatest danger is at night when they are the most difficult to see. Even when using the utmost caution during the daytime, sunlight, shading and traffic can obscure the danger. Pothole accidents can and do cause serious injury. What makes those accidents even worse is the difficulty riders have in getting fairly compensated for their …
DOL Revising Black Lung Benefits Act
It would require parties — including employers, claimants, attorneys, and other authorized representatives — to disclose all medical information developed in connection with a claim for benefits, even if the party does not intend to submit the information into evidence.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Significant NextGen Milestone
The completion of En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) signals a major milestone, Secretary Foxx says.
I-Team: Asbestos threat level varies between gov’t agencies – KLAS-TV
I-Team: Asbestos threat level varies between gov't agenciesKLAS-TVLAS VEGAS — State lawmakers are close to passing a bill to give the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health greater power to restrict access to the Nevada Central Cancer Registry. Assembly Bill 42 would allow the health division to restrict …