Zone defense

Article Abstract:

The highways, which are under repair, pose a serious threat for both the workers as well as the passing motorists. According to the estimates of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration more than 40,000 people suffered serious injuries, 1,079 deaths occurred in 2001 in work zones. Designing safety programs and coordinated effort of people as well as the companies involved in road construction to avoid accidents in work zones are suggested.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Highway Construction Programs, Standards, Road construction, United States. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Road construction workers

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Will 'provide' mean 'pay for' in PPE saga?

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The issues concerned with the employers' responsibility in providing their employees with the needed personal protective equipment that ensures safe working conditions are discussed. In spite of the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration's proposed safety standards, the argument as to who is responsible to pay for the procured protective equipment is still on debate.

Financial management, Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Employee Health & Safety, Purchasing, Finance, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Company financing, Protective devices

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Traffic safety issues span work, home and community

Article Abstract:

The issues concerning transportation safety are high on the list of priorities of Congress and state legislatures. The funding and related issues concerning the Bush adminstration's Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA) of 2003 are examined.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government expenditures, Government regulation, Transportation, Transportation Programs, Legal/Government Regulation, Transportation Services, Support Activities for Transportation, LOCAL AND INTERURBAN PASSENGER TRANSIT, Interpretation and construction, Laws, regulations and rules, Transportation industry, Transportation policy, Government finance

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