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Wyoming Businesses to Recieve Workplace Safety Help

Karen Snyder — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:00:32 +0000

Wyoming’s claim to fame as one of the most deadly states for workers was not overlooked by the Legislature during its just-ended budget session. A workplace safety bill aimed at helping companies reduce fatalities and injuries received the stamp of approval

WYO Kid Safety Campaign: Got Wheels? Wear a Helmet

Karen Snyder — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:31:45 +0000

Wyoming kids are gearing up for summer fun - and the Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association is working to make sure that “gear” includes a helmet. The organization distributes hundreds of free bicycle helmets each year, and presents safety demonstrations at fairs and schools.

W-T-L-A President, Bryan Ulmer says helmets reduce injuries whether kids are bicycling, skateboarding or riding a scooter.

"There’s a lot of tremendous recreational opportunities in our state, a lot of which can involve some degree of danger if safety precautions are not taken."

Time For A WYO "Safety First" Campaign

Karen Snyder — Tue, 10 May 2011 23:00:57 +0000

A call to clock-in for “safety first.” The Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association is pushing for more focus on safety in workplaces in light of an annual report about worker fatalities and injuries. It shows the Cowboy State persistently ranks among the highest. W-T-L-A president Bryan Ulmer says one employee safety improvement would be to change the way the state responds to incidents. Right now, he says major investigations only happen after an injury or death.