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Developing an ergonomic program
Ergonomic issues are found in every aspect of industry. It is one of the more misunderstood topics and often the word alone can cause dollar signs to flash in the eyes of business owners. In reality, a strong Ergonomics program can improve business conditions by increasing efficiency, increasing employee morale and decreasing workplace injuries/illnesses. The key is to look at Ergonomics as less of a safety function and more of an engineering discipline that is incorporated into each step of your ... |
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Legal lookout: EPA responds to coal ash release
Once again, it took a major catastrophe to wake up industry and regulators to a problem that should have been addressed long ago. Dec. 22, 2008, was a nightmare for federal and state regulators, electrical utilities, and most particularly the residents of Kingston, Tenn. On this day, approximately 5.4 million cubic yards (or 1.1 billion gallons) of coal ash from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) plant collection pond near Knoxville flooded some 300 acres of land, damaging property, polluting ... |
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