OSHA Legal 1

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You receive a follow-up call from the area director saying the employee filing the original non-formal complaint has provided additional information about the alleged health situation and submitted a formal complaint using the OSHA-7 form, making the complaint a formal complaint. A few days later, an OSHA compliance officer shows up at your facility to perform a comprehensive inspection. The compliance officer presents the proper credentials, and you verify that the compliance officer is employed by OSHA and assigned to the local office.

During the opening conference, the compliance officer provides you with the formal complaint, alleging that employees are exposed to hazardous concentrations of metal fumes in welding areas of the plant, that you have not performed any air sampling to determine exposure levels, that adequate ventilation is not present in welding areas, and that adequate respiratory protection has not been provided to welders. As a part of the inspection, the compliance officer requests the following documents:

  •   chemical inventory list;

  •   OSHA 300 logs;

  •   Hazard Communication Program, including training records;

  •   any sampling data that you have;

  •   Respiratory Protection Program, including medical clearance letters and training records;

  •   written hazard assessment for personal protective equipment (PPE) used at the facility;

  •   Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for the metals you use in the production process and any welding rods/wire used in

    the welding area; and

  •   any other written programs you have that are required by an OSHA regulation.

    The compliance officer takes a walk-through tour of the facility, spending extra time in the welding areas. During the walk- through, the compliance officer points out several issues believed to be apparent violations. The issues are as follows:

  •   Heavy haze is present in the welding area.

  •   Individuals wearing half-mask air-purifying respirators have full beards.

 

  •   Employees are using chemicals that could be injurious to the eyes, and no emergency eyewash is present.

  •   Eyewash is present in another area of the plant that is covered in dust, and there is no indication of recent

    operation or inspection.

  •   Employees are using chemicals that could be absorbed through the skin and are not using any gloves.

  •   Employees are performing maintenance inside a press with no lock-out/tag-out applied.

  •   No written lock-out/tag-out program is available at the time of the inspection.

  •   Welding operation is performed near flammable materials, and no fire watch present.

  •   There is no record of training for fork truck drivers.

  •   Extension cords are stretched across walkways.

  •   Three containers are present in the plant with no label present on any of the containers.

  •   An employee could not find a SDS for the chemical he or she was using.

    The compliance officer asks for a private conference room and a list of non-managerial employees. He tells you that he intends to interview four non-managerial employees before leaving for the day. He also states that he will return the next day to collect some air samples at the facility.

    You are worried about the number of citations and penalties that you may face. Provide a document summarizing the steps you would take as soon as the compliance officer leaves, and the steps you believe you could have taken during the walk-through that may have resulted in a quick-fix penalty reduction.

    Your document must be at least three pages in length, not counting the title or reference pages. You must also include at least one reference using appropriate APA style.

    Information about accessing the Blackboard Grading Rubric for this assignment is provided below. 

STATESMANSHIP AND REFORM ANALYSIS PAPER INSTRUCTIONS

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Statesmanship and Reform Analysis Paper Instructions

 

Discuss the key statesmanship principles needed to reform a nation. It consists of 3 parts (below). These sections must be discussed in the order presented above and with appropriate headings

 

·         Part 1: a) An introduction including a thesis statesman. b) A summarization of biblical principles of government, leadership, and statesmanship relevant to reforming a nation and fighting injustice (1–1.5 pages);

·         Part 2:  An application of those principles to the decisions and actions of William Wilberforce, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and Martin Luther King, Jr. (1-1.5 pages) and

·         Part 3:  Application of the statesmanship principles discussed in parts 1 and 2 to one germane issue in a contemporary context (1-2 pages).  (The application is not a full blown case study as you read in Newell.  The application links the principles and in Part 2 to a similar situation today.

 

In Part 2, remember to provide specific evidence (i.e., actions taken and decisions made) to explain how these leaders demonstrated the various attributes and principles discussed in Part 1.  In doing all of this, keep in mind the following:

 

1)      While statesmanship is certainly about personal leadership skills, moral attributes, and vision, it must also include an understanding of how government actually works and should be structured.  There are plenty of nice, honorable people who care for others but who do not possess an understanding of the inter-workings of government and the required structure needed for a government designed to figh injustice, prevent exploitation, and limit tyranny, particularly in reforming a nation.

2)      Thus, your discussion must include a conversation about the type of understanding needed by a statesman as it relates to government structure. 

3)      Your discussion must also focus on those statesmanship principles needed specifically for reforming a nation. It could be that different statesmanship principles are needed for these different contexts.  Therefore, make sure you are thinking specifically about the challenges of creating a nation based upon justice and liberty for this assignment.

4)      A Conclusion

 

General requirements:

·         3-6 pages, not including the title page or references page

·         Citations from:

·         3–5 outside scholarly sources

·         Any Leadership and Statesmanship article

·         Newell, T. Statesmanship, Character, and Leadership in America. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan, (2012).

·         Vaughan, David J. Statesmanship and Saint: The Principleed and Politics of William Wilberforce. Nashville, Tennessee: Cumberland House Publishing Inc. (2002)..

 

Due: Wednesday August 3, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. (ET)

BSHS/325 BSHS 325 Week 2 Bullying Report

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Individual

Bullying Report

Watch the following segments of the Dealing with Bullying video located on the student website:

 

·         Segment 2: What is Bullying?

·         Segment 6: Indirect Bullying Hurts Self-Esteem – Turning the Tables

 

Imagine you are training a group of school counselors on the dangers of bullying.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word training report to the school counselors in which you describe bullying behavior in adolescence.

Address the following in your report:

 

·         Explain why bullying is an issue to study in human development.

·         Describe the three components or types of bullying behavior, as observed by researchers.

·         Explain how gender and sexual orientation influence styles of bullying.

·         Describe how self-esteem affects bullying.

·         Describe how family interactions are affected by bullying.

 

Include at least two peer-reviewed resources.

Format your report consistent with APA guidelines.

 

Week 3 Forum 2 POL 201 (New)

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Prepare: Prior to beginning your reflection this week, read chapters 5, 6, and 7 in American Government. Review the videos, Episode I – A More Perfect Union and Episode II – It’s a Free Country regarding the U.S. Constitution.

 

Reflect: The executive and judicial branches of the U.S. national government often seem to operate independently and with little conflict. Many laws are signed by the President and then implemented without a word from the judicial branch. However, there are times when executive decisions are challenged by the judicial branch in a process called judicial review. In addition, there are times when a judicial review has direct impact on your life. For example, when the Supreme Court declared the Affordable Care Act constitutional, many people without health care insurance were finally able to purchase health care insurance. Additionally, when the Supreme Court declared sections of the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, some of the constraints that prevented many gay and lesbian couples from marrying were eliminated. Executive Order 13658 on February 20, 2014 also had a direct impact on many business people that contract with the federal government by increasing the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour. Clearly, the actions of the executive and judicial branches often directly affect our lives.

 

Write: In your initial post, explain how and why the actions of the executive and/or judicial branches have personally affected your life. Fully respond to all parts of the question. Write in your own words. Support your position with APA citations to two or more of the assigned resources required for this discussion. Fully respond to all parts of the prompt and write your response in your own words. Your initial post must be 200 to 250 words. Please be sure that you demonstrate understanding of these resources, integrate them into your argument, and cite them properly.

Pol110 Assgnt 1 for Phd Isaac Newton only

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Assignment 1:  Politics – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

 

Due Week 6 and worth 200 points

 

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which the student answers the following three (3) items using headers to separate each item:

 

  1. Discuss either two (2) civil liberties or two (2) civil rights events (past or current) that have influenced a sense of social responsibility in the American government today. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: In your response, consider how the events influenced the way state, local or national political leaders or agencies responded in a socially responsible or ethical manner toward the community.
  2. Discuss two (2) media events (past or present) that have positively and or negatively influenced the public’s opinion of a government agency. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider how a news story or media coverage of an event positively or negatively changed the public’s opinion (or perception) regarding how responsible a government agency should be towards meeting the needs of its customers; i.e. the American people.
  3. Discuss two (2) differences between the Republican and Democratic parties that may have an ethical impact (positively or negatively) on the American people. Provide examples to support your answer. Note: Consider the different ideals, values, morals, and/or goals held by the Republican and Democratic parties, and their different views on the ethically or morally right way to govern and make the best policies for the people they serve. Determine if your example presents any type of ethical concerns for or against the public interest of the American people.

 

In your research, you cannot use Wikipedia, online dictionaries, Sparknotes, Cliffnotes, or any other Website do that does not qualify as an academic resource.

 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are to:

 

  • Identify informed opinions on issues and questions involving the U.S. government, national political processes, policy making, and the notion of democracy.
  • Employ terminology used to study political science and American government.
  • Distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties in the context of Supreme Court protection of freedom of expression.
  • Develop reasoned written and spoken presentations on issues and questions involving the U.S. government and national political processes using information in the course.
  • Explain how the federal system of government works.
  • Explore different perspectives on issues and questions about the U.S. government and national political processes.
  • Describe the importance of an informed, effective citizenship for the national government and political processes.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in the field of U.S. government and politics.
  • Write clearly and concisely about U.S. government and politics using proper writing mechanics.

Discussion—Poverty and Discrimination

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Assignment 1: Discussion—Poverty and Discrimination

Poverty and discrimination are linked as one often leads to the other and vice versa. The poor are a target for discrimination due to their circumstances, while discrimination due to ethnicity, race, or gender reduces the number of economic opportunities an individual might get. In this module, you explore the segments of the population that are more likely to be poor. You also examine the reasons for the poverty of these segments and its implications for social policy development.

Research the link between poverty and discrimination using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet.

  • Select two journal articles that address the linkage between poverty and discrimination reflected in the conditions of racial and ethnic minority populations.
    • Be sure to select one article that addresses poverty and discrimination in the United States and one in any other country.
    • Make sure the articles include examples of social policies that have attempted to address these issues.

Respond to the following:

  • How is the linkage between poverty and discrimination reflected in the conditions of racial and ethnic minority populations?
  • Identify two examples of social policies that have attempted to address these issues and discuss their effectiveness.
  • Support your positions with material from your library research.

Write your initial response in a minimum of 200–300 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Saturday, January 26, 2013, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, January 30, 2013, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. Cover the following items in your posts:

  • Provide a statement of clarification.
  • Provide a point of view with rationale.
  • Challenge a point of discussion, or draw a relationship between one or more points of the discussion.

Grading Rubric

This discussion assignment will be graded using the discussion rubric.

Discussion Grading Criteria

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Phase 1 Individual Project
Deliverable Length: 500–750 words
Details:

Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

Having explored the course materials for this Phase, choose 1 U.S. domestic terrorist organization and 1 international terrorist organization. Research the organizations, and in 500–750 words, respond to the following questions, incorporating content and citations from at least 3 research reference sources for each terrorist group. Include your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear.

Assignment Guidelines

  • Using your course materials, textbook, and Web resources, research the various domestic and international terrorist organizations.
  • In a research paper of 500–750 words, address the following with regard to 1 domestic terrorist organization and 1 international terrorist organization:
    • Give a brief summary of the social, cultural, and political origins of each of the terrorist groups.
    • Who comprises the membership of each group?
      • If known, what is the internal structure of the group’s organization?
    • Describe the underlying values and ideology of each group.
    • How are members recruited to achieve desired organizational functions?  
      • Be sure to look for operational details.  
    • What are the main differences between the terrorist organization that is domestic and the other organization that is international? Explain.
  • Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

 

POL 201 Quiz 2 Week 2

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Texas Constitution

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The Texas Constitution allows the state governor to veto bills, but lets the state legislature override a veto with a two-thirds vote of both the House and Senate.

In fact, though, a governor’s veto in Texas can almost never be overridden. Why? Timing (see page 18 of this report). Most vetoes happen after the Legislative session has ended. 

In 2009, the House approved an amendment to the Texas Constitution, H.J.R. 29, which would have allowed the legislature to call itself into special session briefly to consider overriding gubernatorial vetoes. This report by the House Research Organization explains how it would work.

Imagine you are a state representative, speaking to a group of your constituents at a town hall meeting. You are asked whether you would support this idea. Post a paragraph, explaining to your constituents what you think about this proposed amendment, and why you would support or oppose it.

POL 201 Forum 2

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Reflect: Once you have completed these assignments think about how American politics have and could affect your career aspirations. The Founding Fathers created an amazing governmental structure that affects almost every aspect of our lives even today. For instance, if you are a criminal justice major, what parts of the U.S. Constitution are applicable to what you are learning in your major? If you are a business major, which branch of government – executive, legislative, or judicial – has, or will have, the greatest influence on your business ambitions? If you are a political science major, how does separation of powers in the U.S. government affect the operations of most economic, social, and political processes throughout the United States?

 

Write: In your initial post, based on your current academic major (declared or not), complete one of the following:

  • Describe which actions of the Founding Fathers are continuing to affect your future career goals.
  • Discuss how separation of powers is influencing your current or future job.
  • Explain why checks and balances are important to know in your future employment positions.
  • Expound on how the Constitution is still relevant to the career you want to pursue.

Fully respond to all parts of the prompt and write your response in your own words. Support your position with APA citations from two or more of the assigned resources required for this discussion. Please be sure that you demonstrate understanding of these resources, integrate them into your argument, and cite them properly. Your initial post should be 200 to 250 words.

 

 

RESOURCES: Levin-Waldman, O. M. (n.d.). American Government. Retrieved from www.yousendit.com/download/M3BsZ28xSWg0b0NKUmNUQw

Rossitor, C. (Ed). (1961). The Federalist Papers. New York: Signet Classic.