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4 essential benefits for warehouse workers

Employee Benefit News

The labor shortage in warehousing is worse than ever. Healthcare and high wages can attract and retain this workforce.

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Amazon's OSHA Deal Transforms Warehouse Worker Safety Nationwide

Workers' Compensation

This settlement sets a precedent for other companies in the warehousing and logistics industry. By implementing a comprehensive ergonomics program, Amazon can significantly reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries among its workforce. What Does This Mean for the Future of Warehouse Safety?

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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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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.

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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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August Jobs Report 2023

HR Digest

However, certain sectors experienced job losses, such as transportation and warehousing, which lost 34,000 jobs, and the entertainment industry, which saw a decline due to ongoing strikes. Pre-pandemic Norms and Structural Factors The job market is gradually returning to pre-pandemic norms, indicating a stabilization of the economy.

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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.