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Retailers around the world react to Bangladesh fire

May 15, 2013
After last month's collapse at a garment factory, retailers around the world are responding in different ways.
Posted In: Bangladesh, foreign workers, workplace safety, Retail
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Harley-Davidson pulls the plug on factory floor music

Mar 6, 2013
Harley-Davidson factories no longer allow music on the assembly line, due to safety concerns.
Posted In: factory, workplace safety
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Preparing for emergencies at the workplace

Apr 13, 2012
A new survey reveals that more than half of all businesses aren't concerned about or prepared for possible disasters. Here are some ways to prepare.
Posted In: workplace, workplace safety, natural disasters
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Sitting at work bad for your health?

Oct 18, 2010
This final note today... We've got a couple of people around the Marketplace office who've got those standing desks. You know, the ones that are ...
Posted In: ergonomics, workplace safety

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