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workplace safety

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A quick definition of workplace safety:

Workplace safety is all about making sure that people are safe and healthy while they are working. There are laws that have been made to help protect workers from getting hurt or sick on the job. The most important law is called the Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA). This law makes sure that employers follow rules to keep their workers safe. If an employer doesn't follow the rules, they can get in trouble and have to pay a fine. States can also make their own rules to keep workers safe, but they have to get permission from the government first. It's important to have workplace safety so that everyone can go home healthy and happy after work.

A more thorough explanation:

Workplace safety refers to the measures taken to prevent injuries and illnesses from occurring in the workplace. There are federal and state laws that regulate workplace safety and health. The main federal law is the Occupational and Safety Health Act (OSHA), which requires employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment for their employees.

  • Providing safety equipment, such as hard hats, gloves, and safety glasses, to employees who work in hazardous conditions.
  • Posting signs and labels to warn employees of potential hazards, such as wet floors or dangerous chemicals.
  • Training employees on how to use equipment safely and how to respond to emergencies.
  • Conducting regular inspections of the workplace to identify and correct potential hazards.

These examples illustrate how employers can take steps to ensure the safety of their employees. By providing safety equipment, warning signs, and training, employers can help prevent accidents and injuries from occurring. Regular inspections can also help identify potential hazards before they become a problem.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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