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Survey of European workplaces reveals most frequent cancer-risk exposures

Madrid — Solar ultraviolet radiation and diesel engine exhaust emissions top the list of most frequent exposures that put European workers at risk for cancer, results of a recent survey show.




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Government inspections and fines lead to safer workplaces, researchers claim

Toronto – Government safety and health inspections that result in penalties for non-compliant employers encourage organizations to take action to reduce work-related injuries, according to research from the Institute for Work & Health.




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All workplaces in NY state should have I2P2, Public Citizen says

New York – New York state should amend its workers’ compensation regulation to require all private-sector employers to implement workplace safety and loss prevention programs, watchdog group Public Citizen stated in a report released May 6.




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Recovery-friendly workplaces can help combat the nation’s opioid crisis: report

Washington — The opioid epidemic has had a wide-ranging impact on U.S. workers, but employers who support recovery can help, a new policy report states.




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Overdose deaths hitting Massachusetts workplaces hard: report

Boston — Unintentional overdoses accounted for more than 1 out of 4 workplace deaths in Massachusetts between 2021 and 2022, the state’s Department of Public Health reports.




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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 56: Recovery-friendly workplaces and a look back to NSC Safety Congress & Expo

We discuss content from the October issue of Safety+Health and share our thoughts on the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. Also, Jamie Osborne, a public health analyst at NIOSH, joins us to discuss recovery-friendly workplaces in the “Five Questions With …” segment.




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The Indispensability of Workplace Incident Investigations in Creating Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents.




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Online tool designed to identify ‘the right places’ to use workplace exoskeletons

Nashville, TN — A free online tool developed by researchers at Vanderbilt University is intended to help employers assess how and where exoskeletons could help reduce work-related back injuries “without the need for costly and time-consuming experiments.”




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Bill aimed at readying workplaces to respond to opioid overdoses

Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the House would direct OSHA to create employer guidance on acquiring opioid overdose reversal medication and training workers on its use.




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Colorado will fund program to create recovery-friendly workplaces

Denver — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) has signed legislation that includes funding aimed at establishing recovery friendly workplaces and supporting people in recovery from substance use disorders.




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Annual brake inspection blitz places about 1 out of 8 commercial vehicles out of service

Greenbelt, MD — Commercial motor vehicle inspectors across North America conducted 35,764 brake system inspections and identified 4,295 vehicles – or 12% – with out-of-service conditions during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week, the organization announced recently.




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Carbon dioxide chiller provides ample cold for dairy and replaces propane heat for hot water

With this carbon dioxide chiller installed at a dairy, not only does it cool the milk better, it also provides heat for washing equipment.






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'We discovered places we never used before'. Home and parenting geographies during the 2020 lockdowns in Italy and Greece.

Children's Geographies; 06/01/2023
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From contested spaces to choice-centered places: using geographic interviews to understand young adults' experiences in permanent supportive housing.

Children's Geographies; 10/01/2024
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Friends in high places: Dayton asks Garth Brooks for another show, Brooks says 'I'm in'

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton on Friday called on Garth Brooks to add another Minneapolis show to his upcoming stadium tour — and it sounds like the country music star is on board with the idea.




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Dogs Pooping in Beautiful Places 2025 Calendar

Shut Up and Take My Money created a rather self-explanatory Dogs Pooping in Beautiful Places" 2025 calendar.




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How generational differences shape workplaces

Gen Z does a good job taking sick days, unlike their older coworkers. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how the mix of generations in today’s workforce is redefining how we work.




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Travel: In Europe, 3 places to visit this fall

As the calendar ushers in fall, now is the perfect time to visit Europe.




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PervasID’s TrackMaster replaces manual handheld with accurate handsfree real-time location tracking solution

PervasID, provider of passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) reader systems for automating inventory and asset tracking, has launched a new advanced version of TrackMaster, claimed to provide greatly enhanced return on investment performance.



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Which Places Have a Blue and Yellow Flag? There Are at Least 8

Blue and yellow flags are common among national and state flags, and the blue and yellow color combinations often symbolize nature.




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Mirakl partners with Mangopay to accelerate development of European marketplaces

Mirakl has announced its partnership with



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Fintech for Marketplaces and Platforms Report 2024

The 1st edition of the Fintech for Marketplaces and Platforms Report covers essential ecommerce trends and future perspectives.




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Trimble ranks #3 on Fast Company’s Annual List of Best Workplaces for Innovators, wins Science and Technology category

Trimble recognized for commitment to innovation across projects, processes and company culture.




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J. J. Keller named to Newsweek’s list of the top 100 most loved workplaces for 2023

The results were determined after surveying more than 2 million employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from 50 to more than 100,000. 




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Magid Glove & Safety named a winner of The Chicagoland Top Workplaces Award

With close to 100,000 licensed businesses in the City of Chicago alone, Magid was one of only 196 businesses to make this list.




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Workplaces are often mismanaging mental health risk – here’s how

Managers may not always be in the best position to detect subtle signs of mental distress or provide immediate support for employees experiencing severe depression or anxiety. 




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The impact of overturn of Roe v Wade on workplaces

The court ruled in Roe that, “A person may choose to have an abortion until a fetus becomes viable, based on the right to privacy contained in the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.




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AIHA and dBase Media announce Healthier Workplaces, Healthier Communities Video Series on impact of OEHS Professionals

Scheduled to premiere in May 2023 during AIHce EXP, AIHA’s annual conference, the series aims to introduce the public to the key role the occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) profession plays in creating healthier workplaces and communities.




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HRbrain.ai Unveils Critical DE& Insights in American Workplaces from Global Study

Survey finds employees who perceive their workplace policies as not inclusive are twice as likely to be actively looking for new employment opportunities elsewhere




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IP.com's Deep Patent Portfolio Analysis Platform Places InventionShare's AcceleRoute Patents Alongside Top Global Companies for Data Center Innovation

IP.com's InnovationQ Plus business intelligence platform provides comprehensive analysis and deep insights enabling critical decision making around patenting, publishing, and competitive intelligence.




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The Answer Company is Recognized on Great Place To Work's Best Workplaces™ in Canada List

Ranked #25 on Canada's top places to work




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Big Game Hunting, Remote Places, Thrilling Adventures and Spectacular Imagery

In Leonard Hansen's latest book, "North American Mountain Hunting", he chronicles the physical and mental challenges of high elevations, constantly changing weather patterns and rugged terrains.




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StoneAge Tools, Inc. is named in the Inc. Best Workplaces for 2023 List

Recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in 2023, StoneAge is a leader and innovator in the hydroblasting industry that recently became 100% employee owned.




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iuvo Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc.'s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2024

iuvo named among best workplaces




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ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION NAMES TEKSTREAM SOLUTIONS A WINNER OF THE METRO ATLANTA TOP WORKPLACES 2024 AWARD

Also Selected as Top Workplace in Technology Industry Category




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Bay-Area LifeLong Medical Care Replaces In-House Medical Scribes With Proven Scribe-X Medical Scribe Program

Customized Scribe-X platform benefits healthcare teams with consistent, high-quality medical scribe support.




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Crimson Phoenix Soars Higher To Secure A Spot On The 2021 Fortune Best Small & Medium Workplaces List

Companies with 10 to 99 people were considered for the small list, and companies with 100-999 employees were considered for the medium list.




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Maidaan Games to Imminently Launch $MDN Token - Your Key to Web3 Marketplaces

$MDN Token offers investment opportunities, the power to play and acquire NFTs while ensuring fairness and rewards.




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Spectacular Academy Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Business on Inc.'s Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2024

Spectacular Academy named among best workplaces has gone to great lengths to attract, develop, and maintain its employees while sustaining a good company culture.




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Timex Sri Lanka replaces SAP with WFX Cloud ERP for digital upgrade

Timex Garments adopts WFX ERP for specialised, cloud-based digital transformation, enhancing efficiency. Replacing SAP with WFX, Timex gains industry-specific solutions with WFX ERP for garment manufacturing. New WFX ERP ensures Timex Garments remains innovative and responsive to market changes. This shift will enable Timex to improve operational efficiency.




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How to Build Workplaces That Protect Employee Health

John Macomber, senior lecturer at Harvard Business School and a veteran of the real estate industry, was studying ways to make workplaces safer for employees long before the Covid-19 crisis hit. Now that issues like air and water quality are top of mind, he is encouraging organizations to think more holistically about the buildings in which they operate, balancing cost efficiency and even eco-friendliness with investments in improvements that boost health. Studies show this will not only stop workers from getting sick; it will also enhance productivity, which ultimately helps the bottom line. Macomber is the author of the book “Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance and Productivity”.






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Dealing with human rights complaints in unionized workplaces

Rhonda B. Levy and Douglas Sanderson examine The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario preliminary hearing to determine whether allegations made under the Human Rights Code fell within the exclusive jurisdiction of a labour arbitrator, or whether the Tribunal had concurrent jurisdiction over employment-related human rights matters in a unionized workplace. 

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4 Places BigLaw Is Putting Its Tech Budget Dollars

Scott Rechtschaffen talks about cybersecurity enhancements and the importance of investing in technology. 

Law360

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Ontario, Canada’s Divisional Court Confirms Unionized Workplaces May Pursue Human Rights Claims Before Labour Arbitrator or Human Rights Tribunal