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The fastest growing job occupation in the US isn’t what you think it is

Workplace Insight

Although the rise of ecommerce led to a decline in retail jobs and caused concerns at the time, it also supported strong job growth in transportation and warehousing, which has continued ever since. by 2032.

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Exclusive: 35% of UK employees have choice and flexibility for perks and benefits

Employee Benefits

For its report Bridging the gap: creating parity between deskless and office-based workers , the global benefits, engagement and wellbeing platform surveyed 1,000 UK senior level full-time and part-time employees aged 18 and over who work onsite in the manufacturing, retail, transportation and warehousing, hospitality and construction industries.

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Juggling Multiple Jobs: The Tale of America’s Most Stressed-Out Workers

HR Digest

Here are a few additional insights from the study: The industries with the highest average hours worked per week are Education Services (60 hours), Warehousing and Storage (38 hours), and Private Households (28 hours). They are the unsung heroes of our economy, and their contributions deserve to be recognized and celebrated.

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US Workplace Injuries Drop to Historic Lows

Workers' Compensation

Industry Spotlight: Winners and Worriers The Success Stories Manufacturing saw both injuries and illnesses decline Retail trade reduced total cases by 68,800 Transportation and warehousing maintained steady improvement The Challenge Areas Healthcare and social assistance, despite overall improvements, face ongoing physical safety challenges Food and (..)

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OSHA Updates HazCom Standard

InterWest Insurance Services

Warehousing employees will not be required to open sealed pallets and boxes of containers to relabel them or repackage the product in preprinted bags. Some of the highlights of the rule: Labeling — It updates labeling requirements for certain very small containers and bulk containers to ensure the labels are comprehensive and readable.

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New OSHA Electronic Reporting Rule Takes Effect

InterWest Insurance Services

The following are some of the industries that are affected by the new rule: NAICS 3118: Bakeries NAICS 3119: Other Food Manufacturing NAICS 3121: Beverage Manufacturing NAICS 3261: Plastics Product Manufacturing NAICS 3262: Rubber Product Manufacturing NAICS 3272: Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing NAICS 3273: Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (..)

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Stressed, Burned Out Workers May Compromise Safety

InterWest Insurance Services

This includes construction, manufacturing, warehousing, health care and transportation. Stress is especially prevalent in production environments, where the safety stakes are the highest. In these industries, the risks can range from amputations and crushing injuries to falls and muscle sprains.