Working conditions

Fraser Institute News Release: 25 per cent of Canadian workforce could be working from home after COVID, but labour laws are outdated for remote work and telecommuting

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Human activities, Working time, Work, Working conditions, Human behavior, Telecommuting, Labour law, Zoning, Labour economics

The study, Are Our Labour Laws Still Relevant for Teleworkers?

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  • The study, Are Our Labour Laws Still Relevant for Teleworkers?
  • Employment standards regarding works hours and breaks, for example, are impossible to enforce when employees work remotely, said Clemens.
  • For example, adopting flexible municipal zoning regimes would allow for greater telecommuting and in turn benefit Canadian workers.
  • To encourage even greater telecommuting, policymakers should update outdated labour laws and regulations to reflect the changing needs of Canadian workers.

Body Armor Outlet Serves and Protects Against COVID-19

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Human activities, Articles, Physical sciences, Environmental social science, Headgear, Industrial hygiene, Occupational safety and health, Working conditions, Personal protective equipment, Goggles, Body armor, Barium

SALEM,N.H., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Body Armor Outlet (BAO), a protective equipment business primarily focused on the public safety industry, announced today its expansion into the healthcare industry through the launch of BAO Health.

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  • SALEM,N.H., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Body Armor Outlet (BAO), a protective equipment business primarily focused on the public safety industry, announced today its expansion into the healthcare industry through the launch of BAO Health.
  • Usually delivering physical defensive equipment like body armor, BAO Health is now in the business of providing gowns, gloves, goggles, sanitizers, coveralls, thermometers and more.
  • BAO Health formed out of a necessity to assist the company's current customer base during a time of need.
  • Today, MAGNET GROUP serves approximately 9,000 providers, including hospitals, alternate care facilities, physician practices and clinics.

CutPRO Launches Online Shop, Improving Access to CE Certified Cut-Resistant Clothing

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Environmental social science, Headgear, Industrial hygiene, Occupational safety and health, Working conditions

WETHERBY, England, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- To improve access to high quality cut-resistant PPE, British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Safety Supplier registered members CutPRO has launched an online shop.

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  • WETHERBY, England, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- To improve access to high quality cut-resistant PPE, British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Safety Supplier registered members CutPRO has launched an online shop.
  • This is in response to the global surge of non-compliant PPE through online marketplaces, offering lower prices on unregulated clothing and counterfeit CE documentation and certificates.
  • CutPRO are committed to supporting their efforts with easy access to world-leading cut resistant clothing, to anyone who requires protection.
  • CutPRO is an international firm specialised in the design and supply of cut resistant clothing, offering CE certified protection from cut injuries in the workplace.

CutPRO Launches Online Shop, Improving Access to CE Certified Cut-Resistant Clothing

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Environmental social science, Headgear, Industrial hygiene, Occupational safety and health, Working conditions

WETHERBY, England, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- To improve access to high quality cut-resistant PPE, British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Safety Supplier registered members CutPRO has launched an online shop.

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  • WETHERBY, England, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- To improve access to high quality cut-resistant PPE, British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Safety Supplier registered members CutPRO has launched an online shop.
  • This is in response to the global surge of non-compliant PPE through online marketplaces, offering lower prices on unregulated clothing and counterfeit CE documentation and certificates.
  • CutPRO are committed to supporting their efforts with easy access to world-leading cut resistant clothing, to anyone who requires protection.
  • CutPRO is an international firm specialised in the design and supply of cut resistant clothing, offering CE certified protection from cut injuries in the workplace.

Insights on the Personal Protective Equipment Global Market to 2026 - by Equipment Type, End-use Industry and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Health, Medical Supplies, Medical devices, Occupational safety and health, Human activities, Articles, Environmental social science, Headgear, Industrial hygiene, Working conditions, Human behavior, Personal protective equipment

The "Personal Protective Equipment Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Personal Protective Equipment Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global personal protective equipment market reached a value of US$ 54.1 Billion in 2020.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the global personal protective equipment market to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period (2021-2026).
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a collective term used for wearable equipment and gear that protects users against various potential occupational hazards.

Personal Protective Equipment (Hospital Supplies) Market Report - Global Analysis and Forecast Model with COVID-19 Market Impacts, 2015-2020 & 2021-2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 5, 2021
Hospitals, Health, Medical Supplies, Articles, Occupational safety and health, Human activities, Environmental social science, Headgear, Industrial hygiene, Working conditions, Business, Personal protective equipment, Market analysis, Market

The "Personal Protective Equipment (Hospital Supplies) - Global Market Analysis and Forecast Model (COVID-19 Market Impact)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Personal Protective Equipment (Hospital Supplies) - Global Market Analysis and Forecast Model (COVID-19 Market Impact)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The model discusses the effect of COVID -19 on the Personal Protective Equipment market for the year 2020 and beyond.
  • Annualized total Personal Protective Equipment market revenue by segment and market outlooks from 2015-2030.
  • Track device sales in the global and country-specific Personal Protective Equipment market from 2015-2030.

Building a Legacy in Turkey

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Occupational safety and health, Human activities, Articles, Environmental social science, Headgear, Industrial hygiene, Working conditions, Personal protective equipment, Human behavior, Medical device

YORK, Pa., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Legacy Medical Sales, LLC announced Monday their new manufacturing enterprise in Turkey.

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  • YORK, Pa., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Legacy Medical Sales, LLC announced Monday their new manufacturing enterprise in Turkey.
  • "As the world faced unimaginable challenges, we've also seen real holes in the medical equipment supply chain," said Peter Collipp, co-founder of Legacy, a Pennsylvania medical equipment supply company.
  • Legacy now has offshore production facilities in Istanbul for a continuously growing line, starting with personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Legacy Medical Sales is a trusted medical device and supply company based in Pennsylvania.

The Personal Protective Equipment Market projected to surpass $120 billion by 2027, says Global Market Insights Inc.

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Occupational safety and health, Human activities, Articles, Environmental social science, Headgear, Industrial hygiene, Working conditions, Personal protective equipment, Human behavior

The head protection equipment market was valued at $2 Billion in 2020 and is expected to reach over $25 billion by 2027, registering with a CAGR of 9.3% over the forecast period.

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  • The head protection equipment market was valued at $2 Billion in 2020 and is expected to reach over $25 billion by 2027, registering with a CAGR of 9.3% over the forecast period.
  • Instances of serious injuries such as sprainsand concussions among industrial workers havecompelled employers to mandate the use of head protection equipment, thus propelling personal protective equipment (PPE) market growth.
  • The global personal protection equipment (PPE) market from oil andgas application is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 10% between 2021 and 2027.
  • Global Market InsightsInc., headquartered in Delaware, U.S., is a global market research and consulting service provider.

LBA University Launches Upgraded Safety Training Website

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Working conditions, Cision, Occupational safety and health, Human activities, Articles, Academic disciplines

GREENVILLE, N.C., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LBA University Inc. , a unit of LBA Group, Inc. has launched a new, improved website and training portal featuring enhanced group safety training management, tighter security, online certificate verifications, and faster enrollment processing.

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  • GREENVILLE, N.C., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LBA University Inc. , a unit of LBA Group, Inc. has launched a new, improved website and training portal featuring enhanced group safety training management, tighter security, online certificate verifications, and faster enrollment processing.
  • LBA University now offers online training in over 100 safety areas.
  • For HR and safety managers, LBA University can custom design course bundles to unique onboarding requirements.
  • Through all of its business units, LBA provides an RF Safety One Stop option for comprehensive RF Safety industry training, PPE, audits, and remediation.

Flex work goes global: Upflex brings its hybrid workplace solutions to India

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Working conditions, Environmental social science, Industrial hygiene, Occupational safety and health, Safety engineering, Articles, Academic disciplines, Human behavior

The Upflex solutions portfolio replaces traditional leasing models with a low-touch, single-vendor alternative, streamlining real estate, reducing overhead, conserving resources, and improving the employee experience.

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  • The Upflex solutions portfolio replaces traditional leasing models with a low-touch, single-vendor alternative, streamlining real estate, reducing overhead, conserving resources, and improving the employee experience.
  • The initiative helps employees return to the workplace and access spaces that follow strict health and safety guidelines.
  • In addition, Upflex has partnered with Trees.org to plant a tree for every area booked using its platform.
  • ANAROCK is India's leading independent real estate services company with a presence across India and the Middle East.