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Three new GRI Standards for Sustainability Reporting Come into Effect
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is an independent, international organization that helps businesses and other organizations take responsibility for their impacts, by providing them with the global common language to communicate those impacts. GRI Standards are the most widely used standards in the world for sustainability reporting. Under the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) ...
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Fall Protection Programs Help to Prevent Worker Injuries and Fatalities
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. They are also a common cause for costly noncompliance penalties against employers that have failed to follow fall protection requirements. In fact, just a few months ago, OSHA announced proposed penalties of over $1.5 million after a Florida ...
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Summer Temperatures and Protecting Workers from Occupational Heat Exposure
Even though the official arrival of the first day of summer is not yet upon us, outdoor workers in many parts of North America have already been dealing with hot and humid temperatures. In fact, Cal/OSHA published a news release over two months ago reminding employers to plan for and prevent heat-related illnesses in order to protect outdoor workers. This is critically important as there are ...
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