Bruises, scratches, and a chipped tooth sound like a pretty normal sighting at a typical hospital emergency room. The problem with this description is that it is increasingly being applied to ER nurses, as a new survey reveals that assaults..
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Survey: Assaults on ER Nurses Rising
Investigations into the cause of the Kleen Energy plant explosion in Middletown, Connecticut , and the level of worker safety at the plant are beginning, according to a report by the Hartford Courant. Officials currently believe a welder’s torch in the vicinity of the natural gas
Get ready for more workplace oversight
Silver Eagle Refinery in Woods Cross, Utah had a severe explosion that caused damage to ten homes in the area.
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Utah Refinery Explosion Ignites Safety Questions
According to CBS, the multinational oil company BP has been hit hard with a fine from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. That fine is worth $87 million dollars. What would cause OSHA to levy such a hefty fine?
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Refinery Explosion Aftermath: OSHA Fines BP $87 Million