Southeast Asia battles burning workplace issue

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Governments, companies and multinationals in Southeast Asia are recognizing the need for occupational fire safety programs to ensure further economic development. High building costs in the region is pointed as one of the reasons for neglecting fire prevention programs. To address the growing workplace fire problems in the region, the National Fire Protection Association has opened its first ofice in Bangkok, Thailand aimed at encouraging Southeast Asian governments to adopt its standards and codes.

Safety Management, Standards, Fires, Southeast Asia, Fire prevention, Industrial management

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Shop around for safer products

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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in Gaithersburg, MD, conducts tests to determine if manufacturers are meeting product safety standards. The agency's engineers subject products to real-life tests. Products evaluated include children's sleepwear, bike helmets, carbon-monoxide detectors, clothing and electrical products. CPSC assures consumers that they are buying safe and high-quality products.

Testing, Powers and duties, Product safety, United States. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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A little rest goes a long way: workplace naps can make your employees safer and more productive

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Workplace napping can help enhance job productivity and lessen the occurrence of work-related accidents. Napping increases the alertness and job performance of employees, as well as decreases workplace accidents and errors through elimination of work fatigue. Employers are adviced to implement a controlled workplace nap of about 20 minutes to avoid employees from having deep sleep.

Management-Productivity, Social aspects, Methods, Physiological aspects, Organizational effectiveness, Work, Work (Labor), Industrial productivity, Naps (Sleep)

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