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Each year, the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes a preliminary list of the 10 most frequently cited safety and health violations for the fiscal year.  It is comprised and compiled from thousands of workplace inspections conducted by federal OSHA staff from across the country.  Most years, one of the top 10 cited violations involves respiratory protection.

According to OSHA, an estimated 5 million workers are required to wear respira

Environmental consultants protect people and the environment from possible harm due to a variety of situations and contaminants.  The nature of their work makes it essential that they are protected by an insurance policy that covers their needs.  These needs can be diverse, depending upon their services and clientele, so it’s important that they understand the various types of insurance programs that are available.

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2011 has been a historic year for natural disasters.  From wildfires, flooding, tornadoes and tsunamis, we have seen it all. 

Just this month, the 2011 U.S. Hurricane Season began.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced their predictions for the season as being above average with as many as 10 hurricanes being predicted.

Whether an earthquake, wildfire, tornado or tsunami, these natural disasters usually occur without war