Posts Tagged ‘regulations’
Bush’s Secret Rule Blocks New Workers’ Safety Regulations
Friday, August 29, 2008 2:16 No CommentsThis is pretty scary sounding news for worker’s safety and occupational health protections. I don’t know very much about it. Does anyone have more information? In a last minute action, political operatives at the US Department of Labor are rushing to lock in new requirements that would make it harder for the next administration to [...]
The Need for Home Treatment for Repetitive Stress Injuries
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 7:23 No CommentsMore and more health professionals and companies are recognizing repetitive stress injuries such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel, and tennis elbow (epicondylitis) as a genuine health concern for office professionals, factory workers, and other employees. Yet the health services being provided aren’t enough. Worker’s compensation is being cut back, and companies aren’t always willing to supply [...]