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BROWZ Operations Supervisor Awarded U.S. Patriot Award
BROWZ, LLC and their Operations Supervisor, Dennis Robinson have been recognized and awarded the U.S. Patriot Award for outstanding support of the U.S. Guard and Military Reserve.
The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (NSGR) conducts and awards this distinction in an effort to recognize employers who support a strong National Guard and Reserve force. Employers qualify for recognition when they practice leadership and personnel policies that support employee participation in the Guard and Reserve.
Mr. Robinson was nominated for the award by Kelly Jo Doll, a BROWZ employee and member of the Military Reserve who has recently received the support of Mr. Robinson as she continues to fulfill her military assignments. The award was presented by Kim Watts, Executive Director for the Utah Committee for the NSGR.
As a proponent of Social Responsibility, BROWZ recognizes all branches of the military and their role in supporting freedom and the human rights of all men and women. BROWZ is pleased to have a member of their management team recognized for his efforts to support such a noble cause.
In a continuing effort to support Social Responsibility BROWZ remains committed to providing programs that support safety in the workplace and a protection of human rights around the globe.
ABOUT BROWZ LLC:
BROWZ is a global compliance solution provider, utilizing patented, cloud based software to assist customers in designing prequalification and compliance programs specific to their industry and business needs. Upon implementation BROWZ begins the gathering, review and verification of contractor data. With its intuitive software solutions and a dedicated team of safety professionals, BROWZ provides an efficient means to exchange, evaluate, and manage compliance data.
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OSHA - Features Safety and Health Information on Winter Storm Hazards
Winter storms create a variety of hazards and can have lingering impacts on everyday tasks and work activities. According to the National Weather Service, about 70 percent of injuries during winter storms result from vehicle accidents, and about 25 percent of injuries result from being caught out in the storm. Learning about how to prepare for a winter storm and avoid hazards when one occurs will help keep you safe during the winter season.
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Global Compliance Leader, Browz Awarded US Patent For Compliance Software
BROWZ, LLC- a leader in compliance management solutions has been awarded a patent by the US Federal government, Patent No. 8055528, for its revolutionary, industry leading compliance management and business risk calculation software. Unlike other providers, this patented software manages each company’s unique view of business compliance and ensures the risk of non-compliance is calculated and measured with accuracy, reliability and consistency. This achievement comes at a time of unprecedented growth for BROWZ as they expand their global product line and introduce new functionality.
As compliance has become a global issue, BROWZ has been at the forefront of providing solutions to meet complex regulatory and risk management challenges faced by many industries. Beginning in 2006, BROWZ was early to implement multi-lingual solutions to their global clients. In 2011 BROWZ made significant advances in enhancing this software to ensure that their clients receive the best solutions today and into the future. Receiving this recent patent is a further example of BROWZ’ continued commitment to global compliance solutions.
“In an increasingly competitive marketplace, the recognition of the US Patent office clearly demonstrates BROWZ’ dedication to investing in flexible and robust software solutions, and clearly differentiates us from our competitors” said Elaine Beitler, CEO. “Our patented BROWZ software and superior service teams are consistently recognized by contractors and clients as the premier compliance solution.”
In the coming weeks BROWZ expects to introduce to its customer base, new functionality that will further improve client and contractor communication and simplify the compliance process. Further details will be announced upon release.
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Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis
"An average 12 workers die on the job every day, and that reality continues to drive the work of the Labor Department. When the Occupational Safety and Health Act was passed in 1970, the National Safety Council estimated that 14,000 workers died each year on the job.
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Changes to HSE incident reporting and information services come into effect (UK)
Businesses are being reminded about new incident reporting arrangements being introduced from today (Monday 12 September).
Only fatal and major injuries and incidents will be able to be reported by phone to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), with all other work-related injuries and incidents reportable under RIDDOR (see notes to editors) to be reported via one of a suite of seven online forms available on HSE's website.
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EU-OSHA launches landmark project to facilitate risk assessment in Europe’s small enterprises (EU)
“Experience shows that proper risk assessment is the key to healthy workplaces,” explains Dr Jukka Takala, Director of EU-OSHA.
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BROWZ Web Site Now Available to Visitors in French, German, Spanish, English
Draper, Utah - Wednesday, August 30, 2011. Browz, LLC, a leader in online compliance support, introduces an enhanced web portal to support its ever-expanding global presence. The BROWZ web site now is available in French, German and Spanish, as well as the original English.
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RIDDOR Reporting Period Extension Gets The green Light (UK)
The reporting period for injuries sustained at work is to be extended from three to seven days, following analysis of responses to the consultation on RIDDOR carried out earlier this year.
At a meeting of the HSE Board today (17 August), it was decided to recommend to the Work and Pensions Secretary that the proposed change to reg.3(2) of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 be carried into effect. The decision was based on 776 finalised responses to the consultation – held between February and May this year – among which there was a two-to-one majority in favour of the change.
According to the HSE, a majority of respondents felt the change would not have an adverse consequence on national statistics. Other positive key themes identified from the consultation were that admin burdens will be reduced; aligning the reporting period with that required under the new fit-note system will make sickness absence easier to manage; and the extended period will allow more time for employers to investigate the incident internally.
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OSHA's Campaign to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers (US)
HEAT ILLNESS CAN BE DEADLY. Every year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat, and some even die. These illnesses and deaths are preventable.
This webpage is part of OSHA’s nationwide outreach campaign to raise awareness among workers and employers about the hazards of working outdoors in hot weather. The educational resources on this website give workers and employers information about heat illnesses and how to prevent them. There are also training tools for employers to use and posters to display at their worksites. Many of the new resources target vulnerable workers with limited reading skills or who do not speak English as a first language. OSHA will continue to add information and tools to this page throughout the summer.
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Browz Welcomes Rio Tinto Alcan
Browz is pleased to announce that Rio
Tinto Alcan has joined the Browz Compliance Network. Built on more than acentury of experience and expertise, Rio Tinto Alcan is a global leader in the aluminium industry. Rio Tinto Alcan supplies high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminium worldwide and their AP smelting technology is the industry benchmark. Their enviable hydroelectric power position delivers significant competitive advantages in today’s carbon-constrained world.
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BROWZ Announces New Branding and an Updated Online Presence
Draper, Utah- Tuesday, May 3, 2011 — BROWZ, LLC, a leader in online compliance support, is introducing new branding and a new web portal. The new brand positioning, "keeping compliance in check" and its distinctive check-mark logo, focus on the company's overarching mission and support its commitment to continuous improvement and a growing global presence. The new website has been updated to better meet the needs of the growing BROWZ network, with messaging specific to contractors, suppliers and the clients they serve.
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BROWZ Releases New Software Enhancement, BROWZ Compliance Center
Draper, Utah, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 — BROWZ, LLC, a leader in online compliance support, introduces the BROWZ Compliance Center, an enhancement and rebranding of the existing BROWZ Report. This enhanced functionality makes it possible for network members to view their compliance status online, along with any outstanding compliance requirements. With the BROWZ Compliance Center suppliers and contractors will have the ability to view the same icons and statuses as are available to their clients.
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Contractor Liability and Risk Management Solutions
By Adele Abrams
Legal liability, arising from activities of third parties at a worksite, is one of the most difficult risk exposures to address and properly manage. Unless contractors are prequalified, trained, and proper coordination of safety activities is ensured, a company can face civil penalties from government safety agencies, tort liability arising from personal injury or wrongful death claims, and even criminal prosecution of company supervisors and upper management. In short, contractors may be the weakest link in the safety chain and it is critical to forge a partnership with those contractors and subcontractors who endeavor to perform work at a company’s facilities.
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Construction Deaths Rise as Cuts are Ushered In
The number of deaths in the construction industry rose by around 15 percent last year, fuelling concerns that the cost-cutting measures being implemented by the HSE will reverse the downward trend of recent years.
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OSHA Issues Document to Help Small Businesses Comply with Cranes and Derricks Rule
WASHINGTON – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today issued the Small Entity Compliance Guide for Cranes and Derricks in Construction to help businesses comply with the recently published Cranes and Derricks in Construction rule.
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OSHA Timeline Highlights 40 Years of Healthier Workers, Safer Workplaces and a Stronger America
WASHINGTON – An interactive timeline commemorating 40 years of progress protecting the safety and health of working men and women illustrates milestones from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and its state partners' efforts to reduce injuries, illnesses and deaths.
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Competence Standards for Health and Safety Regulators to be Piloted
The drive towards greater competence in the provision of health and safety services has accelerated with the launch of a new pilot programme to implement a set of agreed standards for regulators.
Read more at SHPOnline.co.uk
In Effort to Prevent Fatalities, MSHA Issues Alert to Mining Community. Mine Deaths are not Inevitable, Says Agency Head
ARLINGTON, Va. - The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration today issued a fatality alert to the mining community profiling the causes of and circumstances surrounding the 71 fatal accidents that occurred last year.
Read more at Mine Safety and Health Administration
Government of Canada Takes Further Action to Protect Canadians under the Chemicals Management Plan
OTTAWA -- On January 8, 2011, the Honourable Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment, and the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, released draft screening assessment reports for Batch 12 of the Chemicals Management Plan's Challenge Initiative.
Read more at Environment Canada