Happy Earth Day 2024

Planet vs Plastic

Happy Earth Day! Founded in 1970, Earth Day is an annual event that was created to remind companies, schools, individuals, governments and other organizations the importance of learning about and remembering the effects pollution can have on the planet.  The initiative strives to promote environmental responsibility and change on a global scale.  Earth day will … Read more

New Certifications for Bass Computers!

New-Cert

Bass Computers, Inc. is excited to announce that we have obtained the newest version of the Responsible Recycling certification, R2v3, in addition to the ISO 9001:2015 certification!  We have also renewed our ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications. All of these standards represent our commitment to responsible recycling of electronics, quality control, environmental management, and … Read more

Recycling isn’t enough. Here’s what experts say will solve the e-waste crisis..

Recycling Electronic

53.6 million metric tons. That’s over 118 billion pounds. No, I’m not talking about the weight of the Great Wall China (which is 116 billion pounds, in case you’re wondering). I’m talking about the weighty problem of e-waste. The United Nations claims the world produced 118,167,773,000 pounds of e-waste or 53.6 million metric tons in … Read more

Accelerating Environmental Success in 2021 & Beyond

Join Cority’s Environmental experts as we celebrate the 51st Earth Day and discuss what the future holds for environmentalism and how companies can improve environmental performance to remain competitive over the coming decades. Companies across the globe are setting ambitious net-zero carbon emissions goals, driven by pressure from both consumers and the investment community. As … Read more

EPA Proposes Revised Cleanup Plan for Wisconsin Landfill and Recycling Site

EPA Proposes Revised Cleanup Plan for Wisconsin Landfill and Recycling Site

The EPA proposed the modification of groundwater and waste cleanup at the Lemberger Landfill and Lemberger Transport & Recycling Superfund sites in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin on October 14. The agency wants to switch the groundwater cleanup for both sites from extracting and treating contaminated groundwater to a process called monitored natural attenuation. It is also … Read more

U.S. Department of Labor Using Public Service Announcements and Billboards to Promote Worker Safety and Health Amid Coronavirus

WASHINGTON, DC  The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has undertaken a public service messaging effort to remind workers that the agency is committed to ensuring their safety and health during the coronavirus pandemic.

OSHA is using public service audio announcements in English and Spanish, as well as bilingual digital and print billboard messaging, to encourage employees to contact OSHA with their concerns about workplace safety amid the coronavirus pandemic. Billboards will appear in states under federal OSHA jurisdiction.

The billboards and announcements are OSHA’s latest efforts to educate and protect American workers and help employers provide healthy workplaces as the coronavirus pandemic evolves. OSHA has published numerous alerts and advisories for various industries, including Guidance on Returning to Work, which assists employers as they reopen businesses and employees return to work.

Visit OSHA’s COVID-19 webpage frequently for updates. For further information about coronavirus, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to help ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.

The mission of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

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Media Contacts:

Megan Sweeney, 202-693-4661, sweeney.megan.p@dol.gov

Release Number:  20-1329-NAT

 

U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Employers of Important Protections for Working Safely in Summer Heat

U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Employers of Important Protections for Working Safely in Summer Heat

WASHINGTON, DC – Throughout much of the U.S., high temperatures and humidity in the summer season can create hot and hazardous working conditions, both outdoors and indoors. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminds employers of their duty to protect employees from the risks and dangers of heat exposure. OSHA reminds employers of the following ways to mitigate heat hazards:

OSHA’s Occupational Heat Exposure page explains the symptoms of heat illness, first aid measures to provide while waiting for help, proactive engineering controls and work practices to reduce workers’ exposure to heat, and training.

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to help ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.

The mission of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

 

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