Blazing a new trail

Article Abstract:

Fatalities at workplace among Hispanic workers continue to rise. Language and cultural barriers are coming in the way of effectively implementation of safety measures. OSHA has created a Hispanic Task Force to study the issue. OSHA administrator John Henshaw stresses the role of the employer in improving the conditions at the workplace.

Hispanic Americans, Influence, Demographic aspects, Surveys, Communication, Communications

---

When OSHA comes calling

Article Abstract:

OSHA's Site Specific Target (SST) inspection program is directed at companies that report high lost workday injury and illness rate (LWDII). OSHA has identified approximately 3,200 high hazard job sites for inspection in fiscal year 2004.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Venture Analysis, Standards, Prevention, Causes of, Business enterprises, Work-related injuries, Work related injuries, Inspection

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Using drama for dignity. Enhancing nurse communication
• Abstracts: Feeling the bosses' collars. But names can hurt us. Giving employees respect
• Abstracts: Extending a hand. Outsourcing: A solid step toward safety compliance
• Abstracts: Grooming safety managers. Rural electric cooperatives pull together for safety. Who's in the driver's seat
• Abstracts: Exposure limits for hex chrome focus of industry comments. A closer look: manufacturing

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.