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OSHA Places Company in SVEP After Worker Fatally Injured in Trench Collapse

OSHA Places Company in SVEP After Worker Fatally Injured in Trench Collapse

The company was also cited for three willful citations.

The Impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders on the Workforce

The Impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders on the Workforce

MSD impacts thousands of workers every year.

Oregon OSHA Adopts New Rules on Heat and Wildfire Smoke

Oregon OSHA Adopts New Rules on Heat and Wildfire Smoke

The rules follow temporary emergency requirements from last year.

World Trade Center Health Program Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

World Trade Center Health Program Publishes Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

The WTC Health Program is considering adding uterine cancer to the WTC-Related Conditions list.

 United States Sees 1M COVID-19 Deaths Since Pandemic Start

United States Sees 1M COVID-19 Deaths Since Pandemic Start

The need to keep workers safe continues.

Musculoskeletal Disorders: Risk Assessment and Control Methods

Episode 141

Musculoskeletal Disorders: Risk Assessment and Control Methods

Recognition and prevention of MSDs in the workplace is critical to employee safety and health.

NSC Encourages New Policies Following New Data on Overdose Death

NSC Encourages New Policies Following New Data on Overdose Death

Employers should support workers in mental health and substance use recovery, NSC says.

Contractor Cited After Workers Found in Unprotected Trenches at Two Sites

Contractor Cited After Workers Found in Unprotected Trenches at Two Sites

OSHA previously cited the contractor for similar violations.



Fire Risk Assessments and The Role of “Responsible Persons” In The U.K.

Fire Risk Assessments and The Role of “Responsible Persons” In The U.K.

The person responsible for fire safety must recognize their role in mitigating fire risks.

Companies Cited After Bridge Collapse Kills One Worker and Injures Another

Companies Cited After Bridge Collapse Killed One Worker and Injured Another

The collapse was caused by a portion of the bridge that was overstressed.

OSHA Resources for Protecting Workers from Heat

OSHA Resources for Protecting Workers from Heat

From a free app to educational web pages, OSHA offers ways to keep your workers safe.

Feelings of Being Unsafe at Work May Correlate to Depression, Anxiety

Feelings of Being Unsafe at Work May Correlate to Depression, Anxiety

A new study from NSC found people who felt unsafe at work were more like to experience symptoms of anxiety or depression than their coworkers who felt safe.

Americans Are Washing Their Hands Less Often than at Start of Pandemic

Americans Are Washing Their Hands Less Often than at Start of Pandemic

In 2022, only 56 percent of Americans wash their hands six to 15 times per day.

Milwaukee Construction Project Takes Action To Protect Workers

Milwaukee Construction Project Takes Action To Protect Workers

Stakeholders signed a partnership with OSHA for a construction project in Wisconsin.

Company Cited After Oil Well Explosion Leaves Three Workers Seriously Injured

Company Cited After Oil Well Explosion Leaves Three Workers Seriously Injured

Now OSHA is proposing citations and a penalty of $453k.

Mitigating Risks that Lead to Slips, Trips & Falls

Episode 140

Mitigating Risks that Lead to Slips, Trips & Falls

Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses three of the most common reasons why severe injuries and fatalities happen on a job site.

Custom Golf Ball Company

Customized Golf Ball Company's “Star” Designation Renewed by OSHA

The company was recognized for its work in health and safety.

OH&S To Host Third Annual Industrial Hygiene Virtual Summit

OH&S To Host Third Annual Industrial Hygiene Virtual Summit

Join leading health and safety experts for three live presentations.

Oklahoma Contractor Faces Willful Citations After Worker Fatally Injured

Oklahoma Contractor Faces Willful Citations After Worker Fatally Injured

OSHA issued the citations and a $370K penalty to the paving company.

Computer Vision As A Solution To Safety Challenges In Industrial Facilities

Computer Vision As A Solution To Safety Challenges In Industrial Facilities

Maybe Artificial Intelligence could be the answer to many workplace safety questions.

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