Train temporary workers for continual safety
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Employers have the responsibility of providing safety training to their employees, even if they are hired temporarily. A 1976 case set a precedent for this when the administrative judge ruled that since the hiring company exposed the worker to the hazard and supervised the employees, it is liable for any work-related injuries that the worker may experience. Supervising employers should also document work-related injuries and illnesses of its temporary workers. A temporary-services firm can only be liable if there was a previous agreement to provide safety training on certain res/ponsibilities.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1992
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Cable TV connects with safety
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The cable television industry has made significant improvements in safety training techniques for its workers. Some of the dangers cable television workers encounter are climbing, driving, electrical hazards, disposal of hazardous substances and hostile animals. The three organizations which have developed safety training programs for industry workers are the Society of Cable Television Engineers, the National Cable Television Institute and the Mind Extension Institute. These organizations have developed safety manuals, safety training seminars and training modules using video systems.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1992
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How presidential candidates view safety
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Occupational safety and health is one of the most vital issues discussed during the 1992 presidential elections. Pres George Bush has implemented a number of regulations regarding the issue. These include the Clean Air Act of 1990 and other environmental laws, drug and alcohol testing and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Candidate Bill Clinton, on the other hand, has reiterated his support for worker safety and the strengthening of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1992
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