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2012 INdiana Labor Insider

November/December 2012

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  • Letter from Commissioner of Labor Lori A. Torres: A Farewell from Commissioner Torres
  • IDOL Releases 2011 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
  • Safety Alert: Carbon Monoxide, an Invisible Killer in the Workplace
  • It Happened Here: Pike County
  • Mine Management Swaps Places with the Rescue Team
  • Ask Our Expert: Indiana Payroll
  • Spotlighting Best Practices: Training to Stay Safe with First Vehicle Services
  • Consultant's Corner: What You Need to Know When IOSHA Visits
  • Is Your Incentive Program Promoting the Right Behavior?
  • Upcoming Training Opportunities
  • Recognizing Excellence: New INSHARP and VPP Sites

September/October 2012

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  • Letter from Commissioner of Labor Lori A. Torres: Partnering for Hoosier Progress
  • IDOL Releases Preliminary Workplace Fatality Report
  • Safety Alert: Portable Ladder Safety
  • It Happened Here: Tippecanoe County
  • Special Government Employees Gain Insight, Help Minimize Financial Impact to IDOL
  • Ask Our Expert: Indiana VPP
  • Are Those Payroll Deductions Legal?
  • Spotlighting Best Practices: "Contractor Safety"
  • Hoosier Company "SOARS" Into Worker Safety and Health
  • Consultant's Corner: Who is A "Competent Person?"
  • Stop and Think Before You Hit Send
  • Upcoming Training Opportunities
  • Recognizing Excellence: New INSHARP and VPP Sites

July/August 2012

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  • Letter from Commissioner of Labor Lori A. Torres: Advanced Planning is Key
  • IDOL Launches Late-Night Retail Workplace Violence Website
  • Safety Alert: Tree Trimming and Care
  • It Happened Here: St. Joseph County
  • OSHA Updates the Hazard Communication Standard to Align with the Globally Harmonized System
  • Ask Our Expert: Work Hours
  • PAOLI Hoosier Safety Professional Receives Award
  • Spotlighting Best Practices: "Normal Doesn't Exist"
  • Failing to Correct Safety and Health Violations Could Mean Additional Fines
  • Indiana Right-to-Work Update
  • Upcoming Training Opportunities
  • Recognizing Excellence: New INSHARP and VPP Sites

May/June 2012

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Newsletter contents:

  • Letter from Commissioner of Labor Lori A. Torres: High Velocity Business as Usual
  • Late-Night Retail Workplace Violence Report Released
  • Safety Alert: Heat-related Illnesses
  • It Happened Here: Bartholomew County
  • INSafe Division Receives Governor's Public Service Achievement Award
  • Ask Our Expert: Child Labor
  • Seatbelt Usage for Airport Baggage Handling Equipment
  • Spotlighting Best Practices: "Sharing Safety"
  • Indiana Mine Rescue Team Competes in National Competition
  • Upcoming Training Opportunities
  • Recognizing Excellence: New INSHARP and VPP Sites

March/April 2012

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Newsletter contents:

  • Letter from Commissioner of Labor Lori A. Torres: Our Indiana Coal Mines
  • Eight Honored with Governor's Workplace Safety Award
  • Safety Alert: Incident Scene Responders
  • It Happened Here: Madison County
  • Ask Our Expert: Personal Protective Equipment
  • Working Safely with Nail Guns
  • Spotlighting Best Practices: "The Sixth 'S'"
  • Indiana Department of Labor Legislative Update
  • Safety and Health Alliance Works to Prevent Worker Injuries and Fatalities from Late-Night Retail Violence
  • Indiana Department of Labor Deputy Commissioner Honored with Safety Award
  • OSHA Seeks Comments to Prevent Worker Injuries and Death
  • NLRA Employer Posting Requirement Update
  • Upcoming Training Opportunities
  • Recognizing Excellence: New INSHARP and VPP Sites

January/February 2012

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Newsletter contents:

  • Letter from Commissioner of Labor Lori A. Torres: A Lot is Transpiring at the Indiana Department of Labor
  • Stay Tuned: Annual IN Review to Be Released
  • Safety Alert: Construction Emphasis Four
  • It Happened Here: Vanderburg County
  • IOSHA Issues Safety Orders for Employee Deaths at Indiana State Fair
  • Right to Work Passes in Indiana
  • Ask Our Expert: OSHA Outreach Training
  • IDOL Signs Alliance with Mid-America OSHA Education Center
  • Spotlighting Best Practices: "Take 5" for Safety
  • Indiana Department of Labor Hosts Late-Night Retail Establishment Working Group
  • IDOL Renews Alliance with the Indiana Builders Association
  • Upcoming Training Opportunities
  • Recognizing Excellence: New INSHARP and VPP Sites