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OSHA Cites U.S. Postal Service in Death of Letter Carrier
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The Nurse’s Aching Back
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Hospital Employees Are Increasingly Becoming Victims of Violence
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Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome We represent federal employees who have suffered a range of physical injuries and occupational illnesses. One of those injuries is hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), which includes damage to the hand, arm and
Forklift Safety
Forklift Safety Forklifts, also known as powered industrial trucks, are used in numerous work settings, primarily to move materials. Each year in the United States, nearly 100 workers are killed and another 20,000 are seriously
Federal Employee Disability Pension
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Possible Changes to the Defense Bases Act
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Correctional Officers, Stress and Depression
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