All seven log trucks had some type of defect and four of them were bad enough to be out of service. |
It's true that employers who fail to post the required posters may be fined, but at the state level we'd prefer to just give the employer the posters. If we get a complaint that they aren't posted, we mail them the posters. |
Not only would the employee have a good understanding of the people he works with and be able to set a good example for the other workers, it also shows the other workers that the company takes safety seriously. It shows that they're willing to invest in safety. |
Our efforts at doing these follow-up investigations was really helpful at telling the story. We now know where the exposures are happening, the types of pesticides, the method of application. |
Russian might not be their first language, but they learn it in school. It seems to be a common language among all of them. |