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Focus On… Working in cold weather
Did you know by taking very short steps and slowing your pace, your reaction time speeds up and makes you more able to recover when you start to slip and […]
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Focus on… tick borne illness
STARI, STARI Night I was getting ready for bed when when the first wave of symptoms washed over me. My face felt dry and hot. My head began to throb […]
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Focus On… Safe + Sound Week
Safe + Sound Week Is On! Want to show your commitment to safety? Want to make a difference? Join us, the Southeastern OTI Education Center, and others across the county, […]
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Focus on… Safety Success Story—Cascade Tissues
We are so pleased to share the successful outcomes of the safety and health management system at Cascade Tissues in Rockingham, NC. Hope you are enlightened as much as we are! […]
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Focus On… Recordkeeping Rule Changes – Are You Ready?
More changes under OSHA’s Recordkeeping and Reporting rule will take effect January 1, 2017 and reporting requirements will be phased in over two years. We’ll help you understand the […]
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Focus On… Professional Networking with the NC Field Federal Safety and Health Council
Calling all US federal safety professionals in NC! The Southeastern OTI Education Center is proud to host the next meeting of the NC Field Federal Safety & Health Council, and you are invited to join!
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Focus On…Caring for our Caregivers
In 2013, one in five reported nonfatal occupational injuries occurred among workers in the health care and social assistance industry—the highest number of such injuries reported for all private industries (1). In 2011, U.S. health care personnel experienced seven times the national rate of musculoskeletal disorders compared with all other private sector workers (2). Join us for training focused on safety for our caregivers.
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Focus On… Crystalline Silica & Hurricane Preparedness Week
From preventing a life-threatening disease to preparing for hurricanes, we offer some valuable information and resources from OSHA and the National Weather Service.
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Focus On…Electrocution and Falls
According to OSHA, electrocution was the second leading cause of worker deaths on construction sites in 2014. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation also continue to be a leading cause of death for construction workers. These deaths are preventable. Join us for two national campaigns focused on changing these statistics.
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