Working into the golden years
Article Abstract:
Many Americans are intending to work beyond normal retirement age. The issue of safety at work may become a major problem for employers of older workers unless they implement new training regimes.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2000
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The new face of drug testing
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Issues concerning techniques for drug testing are discussed. It is emphasized that traditional urine sample testing is beginning to lose ground to competition from oral fluid and hair testing alternatives which are more favored by employers.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2001
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Inside blast radius: working with explosives requires training, good decision-making
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Blasting was handled at the state level as there was no federal agency that can cover the scope of the national program but US Government has made changes that related to blasting and handling of explosives after the Sept 11 attack. The best way to avoid hazards depends on using the right equipment, identifying blasting hazards properly and preventing damage that is based on education, training and supervision.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 2004
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