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OSHA Fines Buzzi Unicem USA for Safety Violations that Led to Mississippi River Drowning

OSHA Fines Buzzi Unicem USA for Safety Violations that Led to Mississippi River Drowning

The cement manufacturer now faces penalties totaling $62,500.

Court Upholds OSHA Citations Against WSC Group LLC

Court Upholds OSHA Citations Against WSC Group LLC

The New York contractor was involved in a trench collapse in 2018.

Washington L&I Cites Amazon’s Spokane Warehouse for Safety Hazards

Washington L&I Cites Amazon’s Spokane Warehouse for Safety Hazards

The e-commerce giant now faces $85,800 in fines.



DOL Announces Labor Rights Week 2023 Begins August 28

DOL Announces Labor Rights Week 2023 Begins August 28

The event advocates for awareness among U.S. workers.

Extreme Heat Is Affecting Workers Nationwide

Companies have a crucial role to play as worker safety concerns flare up.

Washington L&I Updated Rules Add New Protections for Outdoor Workers

Washington L&I Updated Rules Add New Protections for Outdoor Workers

The new rules went into effect in the summer of 2023.

OSHA Reveals Winners of Its 2023 ‘Beat the Heat’ Contest

The program aims to spread awareness of the dangers of heat exposure in the workplace.

Analyzing the Impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Construction Industry

Analyzing the Impact of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Construction Industry

Musculoskeletal disorders might be severe, but employers in the construction industry can put precautions in place to minimize their impact on workers.

OSHA Cites Ohio Foundry for Safety Violations Following Explosion

OSHA Cites Ohio Foundry for Safety Violations Following Explosion

The incident caused the death of one employee and injured 15 others.

DOL Teams with Railway Union to Boost Safety in Ohio Following Train Derailment

DOL Teams with Railway Union to Boost Safety in Ohio Following Train Derailment

The settlement promises to improve work conditions for Norfolk Southern Corp. employees.

Emirates Global Aluminum Now Uses Wearable Safety Tech to Combat UAE Heat

Emirates Global Aluminum Now Uses Wearable Safety Tech to Combat UAE Heat

The decision is part of the company’s “Beat the Heat” campaign.

New Study Reveals How Hunger Affects Construction Workers

New Study Reveals How Hunger Affects Construction Workers

The absence of food reportedly has a profound impact on construction workers.

MSHA Extends Public Comment Window on Proposed Updates to Federal Standards

MSHA Extends Public Comment Window on Proposed Updates to Federal Standards

The changes would increase protection of miners from exposure to silica dust.

CSHEMA Names Its 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

CSHEMA Names Its 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Dr. Dennis Terpin received the honor at the organization’s annual conference.

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