To put that staggering total in perspective, that is more than the yearly cost of cancer ($219 billion), diabetes ($174 billion), strokes ($62.7 billion) or coronary heart disease ($151.6 billion).
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has released the annual list of their top 10 most cited violations. The following were the top 10 most frequently cited standards in fiscal year 2011 (Oct 1, 2010 through Sept 30, 2011):
Owners and managers of commercial property have an obligation to maintain safe conditions for employees and occupants. During the winter season, walkways, stairs, driveways, interior roadways and parking lots become slipping and tripping hazards as snow falls and ice forms. This is not only a safety hazard, it can also be an expensive legal issue for property owners, should an accident occur.
Snow days were a highlight of winter when many of us were children, but now winter weather presents a host of difficulties for employers. There are safety concerns, OSHA regulations to comply with, potential liability risks, attendance confusion and pay-related issues to address. It’s important to be prepared for all scenarios associated with inclement weather before the weather arrives, and to make sure employees are properly informed of all relevant policies and procedures.
You may feel that your employees would never steal from you or that your business would never be the victim of theft, but the harsh reality is that nearly every business is eventually victimized by fraud or theft.
During times of economic insecurity, normally honest employees may resort to theft due to the increasing financial pressure they are feeling at home. Employees may also be motivated...
Over the past several years, there has been a dramatic increase in piracy on key shipping routes around the globe. The area that has been most affected, the Gulf of Aden connecting the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean, saw more than 100 incidences in the first half of 2010 alone. The continuing aggression has increased concerns for cargo security worldwide, especially for shippers of highly valued cargo like crude oil.
