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Washington State Proposes Updates to Fall Protection Standards for Worker Safety

Washington State Proposes Updates to Fall Protection Standards for Worker Safety

State safety regulators seek stakeholder feedback on draft changes to fall protection rules.

Waupaca Foundry Faces OSHA Fines After Repeat Violations Lead to Worker Injuries

Waupaca Foundry Faces OSHA Fines After Repeat Violations Lead to Worker Injuries

The lack of machine guarding and safety procedures resulted in amputation injuries.

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Worker's Health Rights Upheld After Unlawful Termination by Portland Roofing Company

Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt faced penalties after not adhering to the Family and Medical Leave Act.



DOL and NLRB Launch Partnership to Boost Whistleblower Safeguards

DOL and NLRB Launch Partnership to Boost Whistleblower Safeguards

This collaborative effort focuses on worker education and reinforcing anti-retaliation protections.

Recognizing Mental Health as A Core Workplace Safety Pillar

Recognizing Mental Health as A Core Workplace Safety Pillar

Mental health remains a neglected and stigmatized subject in the workplace, and this oversight jeopardizes the well-being of employees and puts businesses at risk.

MSHA Identified Over 120 Violations in September Mine Inspections

MSHA Identified Over 120 Violations in September Mine Inspections

The agency has issued nearly 2,100 violations so far in 2023.

Florida Grocery Store Faces Hefty Penalties After Fatal Employee Fall

Florida Grocery Store Faces Hefty Penalties After Fatal Employee Fall

Kissimmee Meat & Produce Inc. faces $95,315 in proposed penalties.

A+A 2023 Celebrated Innovations in Workplace Safety Amid Major Support

A+A 2023 Celebrated Innovations in Workplace Safety Amid Major Support

The international safety event attracted 62,000 visitors from 140 nations.

NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023 Wrap Up

The OH&S SafetyPod takes some time to showcase some key developments at last week’s NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023. Highlights include NSC’s new Respond Ready Workplace program, OSHA’s annual Top 10 violations announcement, and more.

Navigating Construction Site Safety in the Era of Extreme Weather

Navigating Construction Site Safety in the Era of Extreme Weather

The evolving climate landscape presents new challenges for construction sites, making it crucial to reevaluate existing safety protocols.

Wisconsin Contractor Fined for Fall Hazards, Repeated Violations

Wisconsin Contractor Fined for Fall Hazards, Repeated Violations

Brookens Construction faces hefty penalties after another OSHA inspection.

Protect Workers and Company Reputation with a Culture of Safety

Protect Workers and Company Reputation with a Culture of Safety

Creating and promoting a culture of safety can mitigate the risk of hazardous conditions across the organization.

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Panel Covers Leader Behaviors

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Panel Covers Leader Behaviors

Speaker John Austin addressed how safety leaders can more effectively achieve change.

NSC Safety Congress & Expo Coming to Orlando, Florida in 2024

NSC Safety Congress & Expo Coming to Orlando, Florida in 2024

The annual safety event heads to Florida in September 2024.

National Safety Council Awards 2023 Green Cross for Safety Honors

This year’s awards program recognized Schneider, Walgreens and APTIM for outstanding contributions to workplace safety within their organizations across three key categories.

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