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Article: Get with the program. (Product Focus).(occupational health and safety equipment)(Industry Overview)
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- Industrial Distribution
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- October 1, 2002
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Safety programs can save companies more than the cost of equipment and procedural training mandated by the federal government. According to a recent report from the National Safety Council, work-related injuries cost over $131 billion each year. The dramatic rescue of nine miners in Pennsylvania in July put a spotlight on job safety requirements and procedures.
Now, the NSC is investigating the incident, which happened in an admittedly high-risk work environment. However, whether the work is notoriously dangerous or not, every employer needs to have in place a comprehensive safety program, said Julie Copeland, vice president of sales for Arbill Glove & Safety ...