Tag #Workplace Safety

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Highway Collapse in South Korea Kills Four

Four people died and six were injured when parts of a highway under construction collapsed in Anseong, South Korea on Tuesday at 9:49 am (00:49 GMT), trapping workers in the rubble; Hyundai Engineering, the builder, is cooperating with authorities investigating the cause.

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Air France Announces New Measures to Combat Sexual Harassment

Following a Radio France investigation exposing widespread sexual harassment and assault at Air France, CEO Anne Rigail announced new measures including an independent 24/7 listening center, an external investigation policy, and an independent audit to improve the company's response.

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Turkish Mine Owner Faces Prison After Illegal Mine Collapse

A Turkish mine owner faces up to nine years in prison for the death of a 33-year-old miner in a June 2023 illegal mine collapse in Zonguldak; the miner's widow gave birth three days after the accident.

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Walmart Reopens After Employee's Death in Walk-in Oven

A 19-year-old Walmart employee, Gursimran Kaur, died after being found inside a walk-in oven in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on October 19, 2023; the store reopened February 3, 2024, following renovations and a police investigation that ruled out foul play, but concerns remain about oven safety.

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Victorian Firefighters Threaten to Ground 30 Trucks Over Safety Concerns

Victorian firefighters are threatening to remove up to 30 fire trucks from service due to safety concerns over an aging fleet, escalating their dispute with the state government and potentially impacting emergency response capabilities during the fire season. A recent incident where a truck's water ...

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Occupational Exoskeletons Reduce Healthcare Worker Injuries

Occupational exoskeletons are increasingly used in healthcare to prevent injuries among nurses and caregivers, addressing a \$6.2 billion annual cost from workplace injuries in the U.S. and reducing the high rates of nonfatal injuries in hospitals and care facilities.

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Priamurye Mine Collapse: Executives and Regulators Face Trial

Following a mine collapse in Priamurye's Pioner mine on March 18, 2024, killing 13 miners, the managing director and chief engineer face trial for violating safety regulations by ignoring water seeping from an adjacent quarry into the mine, while two officials from the regulatory body are also facin...

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£1.1m Fine for Scottish Factory After Two Worker Injuries

WestFraser's Scottish chipboard factory was fined £1,148,000 after two workers suffered serious injuries from safety failures involving a biomass auger and a rusty gantry within six months; the company has implemented safety improvements, but the incidents highlight a pattern of negligence.

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DEI Watch List Sparks Safety Concerns for Federal Employees

The American Accountability Foundation published a list of 57 federal employees involved in DEI initiatives, raising concerns about their safety following President Trump's executive order targeting DEI programs.

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NHS Nurse Sues for Sex Discrimination Over Mixed-Sex Changing Rooms

NHS Fife faces an employment tribunal claim after nurse Sandie Peggie was suspended for objecting to sharing changing facilities with a male doctor identifying as female, highlighting a conflict between gender identity policies and women's safety and privacy rights.

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Andalusian Healthcare Workers Face Rising Violence

A recent survey in Andalusia reveals a 7% increase in assaults against healthcare workers in the first half of 2024, with 55% of 2,000 surveyed healthcare professionals reporting feeling threatened, highlighting inadequate protection and support.

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Psychological Safety: A Proactive Approach to Workplace Well-being

Following a stalker incident, teacher Gina Battye's manager implemented daily check-ins, highlighting the importance of psychological safety in the workplace, a concept she further explores in her book, emphasizing self-awareness, communication, collaboration, and curiosity as key pillars.

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