OSHA alliance benefits non-English-speaking health-care workers

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and the International Medical Center for Safety and Emergency Preparedness are developing a program that will make workplaces safer and healthier for Haitian, Spanish and Portuguese health workers.

Government domestic functions, Health Care and Social Assistance, Massachusetts, HEALTH SERVICES, Medical Personnel, Rhode Island, Health aspects, Demographic aspects, Health policy

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eTool designed to improve printing industry ergonomics

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The details of the development of a web based training tool by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in partnership with Graphic Arts Coalition, are presented. The e-tool is for the printing industry and is meant to educate workers on ergonomics related injuries.

Product development, General services, Printing & Publishing, Printing Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, Business Support Services, Graphic Arts Equip NEC, Commercial Printing, Mailing, Graphic Arts & Steno Svcs, Commercial art and graphic design, Usage, Safety and security measures, Printing industry, Graphic arts industry, Cooperative agreement for product development, Computer-based training, Computer based training, Educational aspects, Computer managed instruction, Commercial printing industry

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OSHA alliance tackles landscaping injuries

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The reviving of partnership between Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Professional Landcare Network, over curtailing workplace injuries, is discussed.

United States, Professional Organizations, Professional Membership Assns, Prevention, Trade and professional associations, Professional associations

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