Six decades after the Equal Pay Act aimed to eliminate gender-based wage discrimination, women in America still earn just 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. For Black and Hispanic women, the gap is even wider at 70 cents and 65 cents, respectively. New pay transparency laws emerging across the U.S. aim to finally […]
The National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) will take place April 15-19, 2024, in conjunction with National Occupational Research Agenda’s (NORA) Construction Stand-down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents event. In 2021, 956 people died in work zones, according to the NHTSA FARS data. Also in 2021, 108 highway worker occupational fatalities occurred in road construction sites, […]
Bullying and cyberbullying remain prevalent issues in schools, posing significant challenges to student safety and well-being. As educators and administrators, it’s essential to address these issues proactively and create a safe and supportive environment for all students. Let’s explore some key strategies for addressing bullying and cyberbullying effectively: Understanding Bullying Bullying refers to aggressive behavior […]
The most common environmental and regulatory exposures encountered at agriculture and farming properties include the following: Improper storage of pesticides and fertilizers, which may lead to surface water, soil or groundwater pollution. Normal and routine application of pesticides and fertilizers to fields over several years, which may impair storm water runoff and shallow groundwater. Underground […]