Safety & Security 

Flu Activity Modest, But Peak
Still on the Way
Fewer people have had the flu during the 2011-12 season compared to the year before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—but the peak time for the illness is still yet to come, experts say.

Study Faults California Workplace Safety Program
California's Illness and Injury Prevention Program isn’t having as big an impact as it could because inspectors aren’t probing deeply enough, a recent study found.

Protect Intellectual Property from Insiders
Subtle clues from co-workers could be signaling a risk of theft of intellectual property (IP) by your employees.

Cell Phones a Hang-Up for Drivers
A government agency's call to ban all cell phone-use while driving goes well beyond most federal, state and local prohibitions. But research shows using a cell phone behind the wheel--even in hands-free mode--can be highly dangerous.

Study Probes Bullying of HR Professionals
Recent research finds HR professionals may be targeted for bullying because of their role and duties in the organization.

Workplace Violence Prevention Standard Issued

Reuters: Ship Disaster Unlikely to Prompt Quick Safety Changes

ABC.net (Australia): Tired New Dads a Safety Hazard

TIME: A Bird Flu Death in China. What It Means--And Doesn't

L.A. Times Op-Ed: Safe Sex in the Porn Industry

ILLNESS AND INJURY REPORTING

Workers' Illnesses, Injuries Underreported
Academic and government research has found company managers routinely underreport employees' illnesses and injuries--whether intentionally, to tamp down workers' comp costs, or unintentionally, because they don't understand what is "recordable" or not.

Post Your OSHA 300 Logs
The Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300) is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to classify work-related injuries and illnesses and to record the extent and severity of each case. Most employers are required to complete the OSHA 300 Log and post the log in their workplace from February 1 until April 30 of each year.

Can we tell employees not to keep guns in their cars in the company parking lot?

What resources are available that provide ergonomic advice or recommendations for workplace modification and design?

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