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2012.
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Occupational health is an important public health issue in Colorado. Our employment landscape encompasses some of the nation's highest risk occupations, including mining, construction and agriculture. Colorado is also leading the way in developing new technologies and manufacturing methods in the emerging fields of nanotechnology, oil and gas extraction and "green" technology. Impacts to worker health from these new industries are not well understood....
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2011.
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Occupational health is an important public health issue in Colorado. On average, 117 work-related deaths occur each year in Colorado, accounting for approximately one work-related fatality every three days. Every year thousands more people are injured on the job or become ill from work-related exposures. The individuals and families affected by occupational injury bear substantial burdens that come with loss of life, income and sometimes independence....
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2009.
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The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is currently investigating approaches to reduce the frequency and severity of work-related injuries. The incident rates for CDOT are significantly higher than those achieved by some private organizations and comparable DOTs.
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2018.
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This is the second of a two-part research effort to determine how to improve the effectiveness of CDOT safety efforts. This effort focuses on the safety culture within CDOT and the effectiveness of the CDOT safety programs on improving safety culture. The study used a survey approach based on interviews with senior safety officials to determine the scope of the survey questions. Based on the survey results, it is recommended that CDOT continue to...
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2020.
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As an organization, DMVA is committed to maintaining a safe and healthful working environment. Management will provide all necessary safeguards, programs, and equipment required to reduce the potential for accidents and injuries. To achieve this goal, we have developed and implemented a comprehensive Safety and Health Program. This program is designed to prevent workplace accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
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[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 6
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Provides a detailed account of the disastrous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City, which claimed the lives of 146 garment workers in 1911, and examines the impact of this event on the nation's working conditions and labor laws.
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[2024]
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"The story of a group of Goodyear Tire and Rubber workers fatally exposed to toxic chemicals, the lawyer who sought justice on their behalf, and the shameful lack of protection our society affords all workers. A gripping narrative in the tradition of A Civil Action and Toms River"--
15) Plutopia: nuclear families, atomic cities, and the great Soviet and American plutonium disasters
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2015.
Description
In Plutopia, Brown draws on official records and dozens of interviews to tell the stories of Richland, Washington and Ozersk, Russia--the first two cities in the world to produce plutonium. To contain secrets, American and Soviet leaders created plutopias--communities of nuclear families living in highly-subsidized, limited-access atomic cities. Brown shows that the plants' segregation of permanent and temporary workers and of nuclear and non-nuclear...
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[2014]
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Roll into fun with Chuck and his pals Digger, Boomer, Rowdy, Soku, Biggs and Handy. Adventures and excitement greet Chuck and his friends in these ten new episodes as they try new activities, such as building a fort or becoming Deputy Mayor for a day. In the end, they learn that friendship and staying safe and healthy are the best lessons.