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OSHA Finds Florida Labor Contractor Could Have Prevented Fatal Heatstroke Incident

OSHA Finds Florida Labor Contractor Could Have Prevented Fatal Heatstroke Incident

McNeill Labor Management Inc. became subject of an investigation following the death of a 26-year-old worker.

DOL Supports Families of Fallen Workers on Workers’ Memorial Day

DOL Supports Families of Fallen Workers on Workers’ Memorial Day

Tonya Malley Ford was appointed OSHA’s first national family liaison in 2023.

OSHA Finds Lack of Safety Measures Led to Massachusetts Dock Collapse

OSHA Finds Lack of Safety Measures Led to Massachusetts Dock Collapse

Mohawk Northeast Inc. faces $214,327 in proposed fines following the incident in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

MSHA Passes Final Rule Protecting Miners from Silica Dust Exposure

MSHA Passes Final Rule Protecting Miners from Silica Dust Exposure

The updated rule could potentially to prevent thousands of miners from becoming affected.

ASSP Announces Pam Walaski Will Become Its 2024-2025 President

ASSP Announces Pam Walaski Will Become Its 2024-2025 President

Starting on July 1, 2024, Walaski will succeed Jim Thornton in the role.

OSHA Finds Recurring Violations at Trader Joe’s Store in Colorado

OSHA Finds Recurring Violations at Trader Joe’s Store in Colorado

The popular grocery chain faces proposed penalties of $216,902.

Helping Lone Workers Shed the Invisibility Cloak

Helping Lone Workers Shed the Invisibility Cloak

Satellite messaging and GPS technologies help lone workers overcome challenges of invisibility, providing transformative benefits for safety and coordination across industries.

Heat Exposure May Lead to Inflammation and Weaken Immunity, Preliminary Research Finds

Heat Exposure May Lead to Inflammation and Weaken Immunity, Preliminary Research Finds

Recent research links short-term heat exposure to increased inflammation and weakened immunity, particularly affecting outdoor workers.



DOL Grants Pennsylvania $2.9 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis

DOL Grants Pennsylvania $2.9 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis

The latest National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant has an approved funding threshold of over $8.7 million.

NIOSH, Partners Lead Fifth Annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents

NIOSH, Partners Lead Fifth Annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents

The virtual event kicks off National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs from April 15-19, 2024.

NIOSH Announces 2024 Black Lung Screening Dates and Locations

NIOSH Announces 2024 Black Lung Screening Dates and Locations

The screenings aid in the early detection of black lung disease, particular among miners.

Safety Training: How to Prepare Workers for Confined Spaces While Working Alone

Safety Training: How to Prepare Workers for Confined Spaces While Working Alone

Effective safety training strategies are essential for prioritizing worker safety in confined spaces, particularly for those working alone.

Missouri Roofing Contractor Facing $267,332 in OSHA Penalties

Missouri Roofing Contractor Facing $267,332 in OSHA Penalties

H R Vasquez Construction LLC has a history of fall protection violations.

Drill Down to the Root Cause to Ensure Worksite Safety After an Incident

Drill Down to the Root Cause to Ensure Worksite Safety After an Incident

Tools such as the fishbone diagram and the 5 Whys technique can help worksite incident investigations identify the root causes of workplace accidents and improve safety protocols.

NSC Report Names Heat Stress, Fatigue Among Biggest Safety Risks for Crane Industry

NSC Report Names Heat Stress, Fatigue Among Biggest Safety Risks for Crane Industry

The NSC collaborated with the NCCCO Foundation for this latest effort in its ongoing Work to Zero initiative.

Improving Job Site Security for Construction Companies

Improving Job Site Security for Construction Companies

Nothing protects job site assets better than a well-drawn-out security plan for a job site.

Modular Home Manufacturer Again Exposed Workers to Safety, Health Risks

Modular Home Manufacturer Again Exposed Workers to Safety, Health Risks

OSHA has cited Cavco Industries Inc. with 38 violations since 2015.

DOL Calls for Public Feedback to Enhance OSHA Whistleblower Program

DOL Calls for Public Feedback to Enhance OSHA Whistleblower Program

The May 15, 2024, meeting is the latest effort to get the public involved in the agency’s Whistleblower Protection Program.

DOL Hosts Federal Black Lung Program Events in Pennyslvania, Nationwide

DOL Hosts Federal Black Lung Program Events in Pennyslvania, Nationwide

The events aim to provide those affected by black lung disease and their families with guidance on filing benefits claims.

How Jobsite Tech Poses Safety Challenges in Construction

How Jobsite Tech Poses Safety Challenges in Construction

Here’s why what happens in the field shouldn’t stay in the field.

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