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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Passes in the House

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Passes in the House

The bill that protects pregnant workers and their unborn children now heads to the Senate.

Outdoor Oregon Workers to be Protected from Heat Waves and Wildfire Smoke

Outdoor Oregon Workers to be Protected from Heat Waves and Wildfire Smoke

Oregon OSHA started a rule-making process to ensure worker safety when working outside.

The National Fire Protection Association Establishes a New Standard to Help Against Cannabis Fires in the Workplace

The National Fire Protection Association Establishes a New Standard to Help Against Cannabis Fires in the Workplace

NFPA 420 focuses on fire safety and addressing hazards in cannabis facilities.

Organizations Urge for Clarification on CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People

Organizations Urge for Clarification on CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People

The new CDC guidance is creating a lot of confusion for organizations leaving them wondering how to go about moving forward with COVID-19 protection protocols in the workplace.

Registration for ASSP

Registration for ASSP's Safety 2021 Now Open

You can now register online for ASSP's Safety 2021 conference and exposition, which is set for Sept. 13 - 15 in Austin, Texas.

Study Conducted Shows Long Working Hours Increase Deaths from Heart Disease and Stroke

Study Conducted Shows Long Working Hours Increase Deaths from Heart Disease and Stroke

WHO and ILO share a study with statistics showing the dangers of working too much overtime.

Mobile Treatment Centers to Create a Culture of Safety

From Solar Fields to Pipeline Construction and More: Mobile Treatment Centers to Create a Culture of Safety

The health and safety of employees can rely on Mobile Treatment Centers.



Amazon Launches Program to Help with Physical and Mental Health Activities

Amazon Launches Program to Help with Physical and Mental Health Activities

WorkingWell’s mission is to become the world’s safest place to work.

Checking In: Understanding and Prioritizing Mental Wellness in the Workplace

Episode 72

Checking In: Understanding and Prioritizing Mental Wellness in the Workplace

In this episode we are talking all about stress, wellness and mental health in the workplace. Find out how safety directors, executives and HR can help to ensure that employees feel heard and cared for.

OSHA Forms an Alliance with Two Maine Organizations to Promote Worker Safety

OSHA Forms an Alliance with Two Maine Organizations to Promote Worker Safety

The Maine brewing industry is continuing to expand; it’s a chance to spread the word about safety in growing workplaces.

Occupational Health Experts Recommend a New Plan of Safety to Prevent Workplace Injury and Illness

Occupational Health Experts Recommend a New Plan of Safety to Prevent Workplace Injury and Illness

A guide is created providing examples of leading health metrics in the workplace.

Cal/OSHA Releases FAQ Answering COVID-19 Questions for the Workplace

Cal/OSHA Releases FAQ Answering COVID-19 Questions for the Workplace

Vaccinated employees in California can come to work even if they’re exposed to someone with the disease.

Batteries Might Prevent Workplace Injury

Batteries Might Prevent Workplace Injury

An associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh leads a study to show AA batteries can measure shoe tread wear, leading to slips and falls.

OSHA Cites Six Contractors for Exposing Employees to Fall and Other Hazards

OSHA Cites Six Contractors for Exposing Employees to Fall and Other Hazards

$244,397 in penalties are distributed due to four willful and 35 serious violations for New Jersey, Pennsylvania companies.

Getting the Upper Hand: Selecting the Right Hand Protection for Your Workers

Episode 71

Getting the Upper Hand: Selecting the Right Hand Protection for Your Workers

We are talking all about hand protection in this interview between Editor Sydny Shepard and Fastenal's Safety Sales Director Evan Hardin. Listen in as they discuss hand injuries, PPE, new technology and how to keep your workers safe on the job.

How Leading Companies Are Using AI Sensors for Safety

How Leading Companies Are Using AI Sensors for Safety

New advances in ergonomic training using sensors and biofeedback are forging a step change in manual handling injury reduction.

Organizational Culture Drives (Safety) Performance

Organizational Culture Drives (Safety) Performance

Organizational culture involves a set of assumptions and beliefs that guides customary and traditional ways of thinking.

Shrinking the Space: Small Steps for COVID-19 Control

Shrinking the Space: Small Steps for COVID-19 Control

As employees are coming back to the workplace, it’s important to keep in mind there is a lot a business can do to help prevent the spread of the disease.

Lawnwise Inc. did not pay its employees for any overtime work.

U.S. Department of Labor Recovers More Than $39K for 31 Employees at Tennessee Lawn Care Company

Lawnwise Inc. did not pay its employees for any overtime work.

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