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December 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

During those 15 days, you may go to your local OSHA office to request an informal settlement conference, during which you can often achieve a reduction in the assessed penalty or a modification of the abatement date, or even a withdrawal or reclassification of the alleged violation. Review the OSHA regulations cited in each violation.

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Race to a Smart Future

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So here are some coming attractions: —Columbus plans to build a “Smart City Program Office” bringing together the city, the Central Ohio Transit Authority, the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, the state Department of Transportation, Ohio State University and representatives from private industry. mile downtown streetcar line.

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State Focus – Utah: Consistently Excellent

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Source: Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development). Utah is the perfect example of striking the right work-life balance,” said Val Hale, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). The Utah Film Commission says 2015 was a blockbuster year for movie makers in Utah.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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Companies located here include the University of Pittsburgh’s Roar Lab, UPMC’s Technology Development Center and Google’s new office. Over the summer, the company expanded into a 40,000-square-foot office in Larimer’s Bakery Square. We have an incubator for start-up companies with offices and wet labs. Rick Perry in a statement.

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

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Interpersonal communication—hearing and comprehending the spoken word—is difficult when the background sound levels reach 50-60 decibels, 1 for example in a bustling office space, full classroom, or from a loud, poorly designed mechanical system. There are specific areas of concern depending on the environment.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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percent in 2012, the industry’s delicate balance between supply and demand will likely be disrupted due to new regulations. The Joplin area already has several back office operations that have prepared a large pool of full- and part-time workers in this industry. While trucking transportation costs rose 2.9 Total tonnage declined 2.2

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Businesses that request CAPCO investment funding must meet certain criteria and requirements set by the Alabama Development Office. To receive an abatement for property taxes, a project must meet certain qualifications and follow certain procedures, as determined by law and regulation. Pollution control equipment.

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