Feds have all the data, but safer driving starts on the job
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The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Safety Council have long estimated the statistics of the traffic accidents and identified that unsafe driving practices to be the root cause of all fatal disasters. The need for employers to provide basic driver safety training and procedures that will help for the improvement of the driving workforce is emphasized.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2004
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Surviving workers' comp: states start with safety
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The rising costs of worker compensation benefits are forcing states to come up with new programs and policies to reduce claims. A study of the plans at some of the states like New York, West Virginia, and Florida, are presented.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2003
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Enhanced emergency response requires better communications
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Effective communication facilities can save lives and property in case of emergencies. The need for enhanced funding for services like 911, and E911, to make them more efficient, is discussed.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2003
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