<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: DOL News</title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link><description>The Illinois Government News Network (IGNN) section is your online source for news from the State of Illinois. Choose from the IGNN Links on the right to locate press releases in the categories that are of interest to you, or use the search the news feature to locate specific press releases or a different topic of releases. For other media, access the Illinois Information Service (IIS) Radio page for digital radio feeds and news soundbites.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright &#169; 2013 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 16:32:03 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 16:32:03 CST</lastBuildDate><image>  <title>IGNN</title>  <link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link>  <url>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/images/IGNN133x45.jpg</url>  <width>133</width>  <height>45</height>   </image><!-- Note: You can get the HTML version by replacing .xml to .htm --><item><title><![CDATA[Administration of Gov. Pat Quinn Commemorates Workers Memorial Day - Illinois Department of Labor Honors Injured and Fallen Workers; Highlights Importance of Workplace Safety]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=50&#x26;RecNum=11147</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO — On behalf of the administration of Governor Pat Quinn, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is marking Workers Memorial Day on April 28 which honors workers who were killed, injured or disabled while on the job by reminding working communities and businesses of the importance of workplace safety. The Department is joining workers and families at various events marking the day across the state.  April 28 also marks the day the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created in 1971.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">EED054ECD7A0A544CF73292836023FFE</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Presents Governor’s 2013 Downstate Occupational Safety and Health Award to PIPCO Companies’ Safety Director - Bob Janssen Recognized for Outstanding Workplace Safety Efforts at 22nd annual “DIOSH” Day]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=50&#x26;RecNum=10965</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—Illinois Department of Labor Director Joseph Costigan presented a Governor’s Award for workplace Health and Safety Award to Bob Janssen, Safety Director of PIPCO Companies, for his proactive efforts in creating a culture of safety for the companies’ employees.  Dir. Costigan presented the award at the 22nd Annual Downstate Illinois Occupational Safety & Health (DIOSH) Day event on Wed, Feb 27.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">B5D17ED2B502DA15AA727AF0D51508D6</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Reminds Businesses to Use Only Licensed Day and Temporary Labor Agencies - Third-Party Clients Must Verify That Temporary Staffing Agencies are Registered prior to Contracting; March and September of Each Year]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=50&#x26;RecNum=10945</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding businesses intending to contract with day and temporary labor agencies for their staffing needs to first check if the agencies are licensed by the state.  Businesses and/or third-party clients must verify if a staffing agency is registered with IDOL to operate before they enter into a contract and at two additional times each year -- March 1 and September 1.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">122915B6774A4467BE946DDAE541AF52</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Presents Champaign-Based Company SHARP Award for Workplace Safety]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=50&#x26;RecNum=10651</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD—The Director of the Illinois Department of Labor, Joseph Costigan today recognized OBITER Research, LLC, for creating and maintaining high safety standards for its employees by awarding them SHARP status.  The IDOL Onsite Safety and Health Consultation Program, administers the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program, an OSHA initiative that recognizes small business employers who operate exemplary occupational safety and health programs.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">7476533956DD3568C1D787C5D33A547F</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Issues Safety Tips for Families as Carnival Season Begins - Illinois Department of Labor conducts inspections statewide to ensure rides and attractions meet safety standards]]></title><link>http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=50&#x26;RecNum=10281</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD — With summer just around the corner, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding families on how to stay safe while enjoying rides and attractions at amusement parks, festivals, street fairs and carnivals across the state.“As carnival season kicks off and millions of families and children make their way to theme parks and carnivals throughout the state, we will continue to conduct safety inspections and permit only those rides and attractions that meet established safety guidelines,” said Dir. Joseph Costigan.  “We also encourage patrons to follow instructions and heed posted signs to ensure a safe and fun experience.”]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6356D91DC6015575D84DC35E14EF20E3</guid></item></channel></rss>