OSHA Urged to Launch Temporary Worker Emphasis Program Occupational Health & Safety (11/05/13)
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s assistant secretary, Dr. David Michaels, has received 15 recommendations from a coalition of workplace safety groups that urge the agency to improve safety and health conditions for temporary workers. OSHA is preparing a proposal that would mandate that companies publicly post summary data from their log of work-related […]
Opinion: Safety Training Is Key to Health of All Workers
Chron.com (Houston Chronicle) (10/25/13) David Michaels The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has received a large number of reports of workers killed in their first few days of work in recent years. Most of these workers have been temporary workers; this is due to a lack of safety training and experience at their work […]
Quote of the Month
“Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential.” -John Maxwell
What the Concealed Carry Law Means for Staffing Companies
Illinois House Bill 183 (found here) became law on July 9, 2013, making Illinois the last state to allow possession and concealed carry of a loaded firearm outside the home. The 2013 Illinois “Firearms Concealed Carry Act” lets a licensed gun owner carry concealed firearms in most workplaces unless the property owner prohibits concealed firearms on […]
Quote of the Month
“When there is danger, a good leader takes the front line; but when there is celebration, a good leader stays in the back of the room” -Nelson Mandela
Leadership Tip
Critical thinking is a vital leadership skill. Do you allow yourself time to simply sit and think–about your industry, your company, your career? Carve out a few hours a month to brainstorm fresh ways to solve problems, or simply think through what the next year will likely bring. As a wise person once said, “Invest […]
