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Nebraska is one of the nation's top producers of high-quality meats. Omaha Steaks, for example, supplies citizens across the country with premium cuts of beef, chicken and pork. Meatpacking plants provide many job opportunities to workers, but they are not without...
June is the month for the annual National Trench Safety Stand Down. It is also the time of the year when construction activities in Nebraska pick up significantly, putting more construction workers at risk. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration focuses the...
Perhaps the phrase, "it's a dirty job but somebody's got to do it," came about solely for the workers who toil in the nation's solid waste management industry. The phrase certainly fits because these employees face many dirty and dangerous hazards each day. Most...
As a construction worker, you probably are completely aware of the various risks you face every time you go to work. There is moving equipment, many people doing various tasks at once, and you may have to work from heights. Safety is one of the most critical factors...
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Among the many hazards that construction workers in Nebraska face are those associated with the unloading of trailers. There are endless numbers of deliveries to construction sites throughout every shift, each posing unique hazards. No load comes without risks, and...
There is an endless list of life-threatening occupational risks with which public safety workers like firefighters and police officers must deal every day. If you are a first responder, you will need a comprehensive knowledge of potential dangers because the...
Depending on your profession, you may find yourself using power tools on a regular basis. While these tools can help you do your job, they can also be dangerous at times. Here are some important power tool safety tips to keep in mind at all times: Wear personal...
The Law Firm has decades of experience proudly representing organized labor. On February 7, 2017 the partners, Mike Dowd, Tim Dowd, John Corrigan and Steve Howard again addressed the annual State AFL-CIO Legislative Conference in Lincoln. Hundreds of hard working and...
Falls in occupational settings are a significant hazard. Falls may occur simply by an employee walking and stumbling, or a fall may take place when the worker is trying to accomplish a task like changing a light fixture using a ladder. Still other falls may wind up in...