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Acknowledgments |
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Chapter 1 Overview and History |
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The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 |
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Coverage and Jurisdiction of the OSH Act |
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3 | (1) |
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OSHA Standards and the General Duty Clause |
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Promulgation of Standards |
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6 | (1) |
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Secretary of Labor v. Dierzen-Kewanee Heavy Industries, Ltd |
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OSHRC Docket No. 07-0675 and 07-0676 (2009) |
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OSHRC Docket No. 07-0675- |
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Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law |
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Chapter 2 OSHA Enforcement |
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Monetary Fines and Penalties |
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Inspections, Citations, and Proposed Penalties |
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Rights and Responsibilities under the OSH Act |
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24 | (5) |
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OSHA Inspection Checklist |
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29 | (5) |
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Other or Nonserious Violations |
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30 | (1) |
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Repeat and Failure to Abate Violations |
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Failure to Post Violation Notices |
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Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor, Petitioner, v. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, Manganas Painting Co., Inc., Respondents |
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36 | (10) |
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38 | (1) |
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Chapter 3 OSHA Requirements |
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45 | (12) |
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Accident Investigation and OSHA Notification |
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46 | (3) |
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Failure to Report an Injury or Fatality |
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Investigating a Fatality or Multiple Injury Situation |
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49 | (4) |
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50 | (2) |
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52 | (1) |
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Appendix 3: A Sample Variance Form |
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Chapter 4 Employer's Rights |
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Employer's Rights During an OSHA Inspection |
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Employer Responsibilities |
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Appeal Rights and Procedures |
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Search Warrants in OSHA Inspections |
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64 | (1) |
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64 | (1) |
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The Colonnade-Biswell Exception |
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Marshall v. Barlow's, Inc. and Probable Cause |
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Challenging a Search Warrant |
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67 | (2) |
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Discrimination Protection under the OSH Act |
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What Type of Employee Is Afforded Protection under the OSH Act? |
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What Activities Are Protected? |
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70 | (1) |
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71 | (1) |
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Filing a Complaint Against an Employer |
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71 | (1) |
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Private Litigation under the OSH Act |
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72 | (8) |
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72 | (1) |
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OSHA Standards as a Defense |
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Defenses to an OSHA Citation |
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76 | (4) |
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Ray Marshall, Secretary of Labor, et al., Appellants, v. Barlow's, Inc. |
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83 | (3) |
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86 | (1) |
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Chapter 5 Managing an Effective Safety and Loss Prevention Program |
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93 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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96 | (1) |
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96 | (1) |
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Managing an Effective Safety and Loss Prevention Program |
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99 | (2) |
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Direct and Indirect Costs |
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100 | (1) |
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101 | (1) |
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101 | (2) |
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Zero Accident Goal Theory |
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First-Line Supervisor/Team Leader |
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103 | (2) |
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Luis A. Perez, et al., Plaintiffs, v. Mountaire Farms, Inc., et al., Defendants |
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105 | (15) |
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105 | (1) |
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I. Findings of Fact Donning and Doffing Activities at the Millsboro, Delaware Plant |
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Chapter 6 Criminal Sanctions |
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State Use of Criminal Sanctions for Workplace Injuries and Fatalities |
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109 | (1) |
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110 | (2) |
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Chicago Magnet and Wire Case |
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What to Expect with State Criminal Sanctions |
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118 | (2) |
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United States of America, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. MYR Group, Inc., Defendant-Appellee |
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Chapter 7 OSHA Standards and Requirements |
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123 | (3) |
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Hazard Communication Standard |
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Gaining Management Commitment |
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127 | (1) |
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Hazard Communication Standard |
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127 | (1) |
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Major Changes to the Hazard Communication Standard |
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128 | (1) |
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128 | (2) |
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130 | (1) |
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Identify Responsible Parties |
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130 | (1) |
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Developing the Written Program |
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130 | (2) |
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Labels and Other Forms of Warnings |
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130 | (1) |
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Maintaining Safety Data Sheets |
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131 | (1) |
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Employee Information and Training |
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132 | (1) |
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Audit and Assess your Program |
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132 | (1) |
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Bloodborne Pathogen Standard |
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133 | (2) |
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133 | (1) |
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Bloodborne Pathogen Program Guidelines |
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133 | (2) |
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Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) |
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135 | (5) |
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135 | (2) |
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Preparing for a Lockout or Tagout System (LOTO) |
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137 | (1) |
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Sequence of Lockout or Tagout System Procedure |
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138 | (1) |
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Restoring Machines and Equipment to Normal Production Operations |
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138 | (1) |
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138 | (2) |
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140 | (4) |
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Requirements for a Minimal Acceptable Respiratory Protection Program |
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140 | (1) |
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Respiratory Protection Program Guideline |
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141 | (1) |
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Selection of Respirators and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus |
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141 | (1) |
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142 | (1) |
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142 | (1) |
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142 | (1) |
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143 | (1) |
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Enforcement of the Program |
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143 | (1) |
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Respiratory Protection Checklist |
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143 | (1) |
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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144 | (1) |
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Fall Protection Program (Preventing Slips and Falls in Your Facility) |
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144 | (2) |
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144 | (1) |
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Development of a Fall Protection Program |
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145 | (1) |
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146 | (9) |
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Staley Manufacturing Co., Petitioner, v. Secretary of Labor, Respondent |
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Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge |
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146 | (1) |
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147 | (1) |
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148 | (5) |
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Chapter 8 Legislation and Trends |
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155 | (24) |
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Safety and Health Profession |
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155 | (1) |
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156 | (2) |
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OSHA Standards Development |
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158 | (1) |
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159 | (1) |
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159 | (1) |
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159 | (1) |
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Emergency Temporary Standards |
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160 | (1) |
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160 | (1) |
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160 | (2) |
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161 | (1) |
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162 | (1) |
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162 | (1) |
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162 | (1) |
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162 | (1) |
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Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl |
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163 | (1) |
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Voluntary Protection Program |
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163 | (1) |
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Ergonomic Hazards: No Standard but Cited under General Duty Clause |
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164 | (1) |
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164 | (5) |
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164 | (1) |
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Management Commitment and Employee Involvement |
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165 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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Hazard Prevention and Control |
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166 | (1) |
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Personal Protective Equipment |
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167 | (1) |
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168 | (1) |
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Periodic Workplace Walk-Through |
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168 | (1) |
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Symptoms Survey and Symptoms Survey Checklist |
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168 | (1) |
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168 | (1) |
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168 | (1) |
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169 | (1) |
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169 | (1) |
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169 | (1) |
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Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Construction Violations - 2017 (as of Sept. 30, 2017) |
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170 | (1) |
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Secretary of Labor, Complainant, v. Summit Contractors, Inc., Respondent |
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170 | (9) |
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170 | (1) |
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Chapter 9 Safety and Loss Prevention and the Americans with Disabilities Act |
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Title I-Employment Provisions |
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Question 1: Who Must Comply with Title I of the ADA? |
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Question 2: Who Is Protected by Title I? |
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191 | (1) |
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Question 3: What Constitutes a Disability? |
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A Physical or Mental Impairment |
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192 | (1) |
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193 | (1) |
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Question 4: Is the Individual Specifically Excluded from Protection under the ADA? |
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Title III-Public Accommodations |
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202 | (1) |
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Title IV-Telecommunications |
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203 | (1) |
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Title V-Miscellaneous Provisions |
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204 | (1) |
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The Injured Worker and ADA |
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205 | (1) |
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206 | (3) |
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ADA Amendments Act of 2008 |
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Chapter 10 Legal Liabilities Under Workers' Compensation Laws |
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211 | (16) |
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Overview of Workers' Compensation Systems |
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211 | (4) |
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Potential Legal Liabilities in Workers' Compensation |
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215 | (3) |
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218 | (2) |
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General Guidelines for Effective Management of Workers' Compensation |
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What to Expect in a Workers' Compensation Hearing |
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222 | (2) |
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Denying Liability for a Workers' Compensation Claim |
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Chapter 11 Protecting Your Organization or Company |
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227 | (16) |
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Secretary of Labor v. Hammermill Paper |
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230 | (1) |
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Shifting Liability, the Scapegoat, and the Liar's Contest |
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232 | (2) |
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234 | (2) |
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236 | (2) |
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Corporate Compliance Program Checklist |
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238 | (2) |
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240 | (3) |
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United States of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. L.E. Myers Company, Defendant-Appellant |
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Chapter 12 Personal Liability for Safety and Loss Prevention Professionals |
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243 | (16) |
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243 | (1) |
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Personal Risk Assessment Instrument |
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244 | (2) |
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Personal Protective Theories |
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246 | (5) |
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Personal Civil Liability and Indemnification by the Company |
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246 | (2) |
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Personal Civil Liability and Professional Liability Insurance |
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248 | (1) |
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Personal Civil Liability Without Protection |
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249 | (1) |
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Individual Employment Contract |
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250 | (1) |
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What to Expect When the Unexpected Happens |
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251 | (2) |
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253 | (6) |
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Secretary of Labor, Complainant, v. The Barbosa Group, Inc., d/b/a Executive Security, Respondent |
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I. Employer under the OSH Act |
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254 | (1) |
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255 | (1) |
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256 | (3) |
Chapter 13 Other Legal Considerations |
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259 | (18) |
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259 | (1) |
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259 | (7) |
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Appropriation of Name or Likeness |
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261 | (1) |
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Publicity Given to Private Life |
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262 | (1) |
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Publicity Placing a Person in False Light |
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262 | (1) |
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262 | (6) |
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268 | (4) |
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New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, Plaintiff, v. System Council U-7 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Defendant |
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275 | (6) |
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Memorandum-Decision and Order |
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Chapter 14 Safety and Labor |
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277 | (14) |
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277 | (1) |
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278 | (1) |
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279 | (1) |
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280 | (1) |
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Labor Actions and Impact on Safety |
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280 | (1) |
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281 | (10) |
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Ramsey Winch, Inc.; Auto Crane Company; ConocoPhillips; Norris, a Dover Resources Company; DP Manufacturing, Inc., a Delaware Corporation; Tulsa Winch, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. C. Brad Henry, Governor of the State of Oklahoma; W.A. Drew B. Edmonson, Attorney General of the State of Oklahoma, and their Agents and Successors, Defendants-Appellants, National Rifle Association; The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence; The American Society of Safety Engineers; ASIS International; Society of Human Resources Management; HR Policy Association; Equal Employment Advisory Council; National Federation of Independent Business Legal Foundation, Amici Curiae |
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282 | (1) |
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Chapter 15 Other Laws Impacting the Safety Function |
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291 | (14) |
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291 | (1) |
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Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 |
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291 | (1) |
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National Defense Authorization Act Amends the FMLA |
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292 | (2) |
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294 | (1) |
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295 | (1) |
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Age Discrimination in Employment Act |
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296 | (1) |
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297 | (1) |
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298 | (7) |
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Janice Morgan, Barbara Richardson, on Behalf of Themselves and all Others Similarly Situated, et al., Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. Family Dollar Stores, Inc., Defendant-Appellant |
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298 | (7) |
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298 | (1) |
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298 | (1) |
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298 | (1) |
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Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama |
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299 | (1) |
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I. Procedural History from 2001-2005 |
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299 | (6) |
References |
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Appendix A: Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 |
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307 | (44) |
Appendix B: OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) |
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351 | (22) |
Appendix C: OSHA Penalties |
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373 | (2) |
Appendix D: Filing a Charge of Discrimination |
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375 | (2) |
Appendix E: OSHA Online Complaint Form |
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377 | (4) |
Index |
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