Retail Workers’ Violence Experience Varies

Almost half of Gen Z retail workers would only report workplace violence if they could do so anonymously, according to a recent survey by online compliance training provider Traliant.
Based on a survey of over 500 full-time U.S. retail employees, the report found almost half (49%) of Gen Z retail workers said they would only report a scenario where they feared for their own or a coworker’s safety if they could do so anonymously, compared to only 19% of Baby Boomers.
Only 38% of retail workers feel their employers are extremely supportive in promoting a speak-up culture, where employees can report misconduct without fear of retaliation.
Almost all retail workers (94%) agree that other states should adopt policies similar to New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act.
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A 150-year-old Solvay foundry faces $990,186 in fines for more than two dozen new violations found by OSHA federal inspectors.
Frazier & Jones has been cited for four “willful,” 13 repeat, seven serious and three other-than-serious workplace safety violations following an inspection in October.
exposing employees to the risks of fire and explosion, thermal and chemical burns, falls and other hazards.
The company is contesting the fines and violations.
Last year, inspectors cited the company for two serious violations. In 2021, the company reached a settlement agreement with the department and agreed to correct 60 violations identified in 2019 and pay $276,189 in penalties.
The historic foundry casts components for use by the automotive, construction, electrical, natural gas, oil and gas, rail, tool and utility industries.
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