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Modern Technology and Improvements in Workplace Safety

From safety apps to facial recognition, employers have many options to invest in.

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Obstructed Exit Routes, Fire Extinguishers Found at Ohio Dollar General

DolGen Midwest LLC faces proposed penalties of $254,478.

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National Ladder Safety Month is Here

Here is what you need to know to stay safe when working with ladders.

National Ladder Safety Month is Here – Here is what you need to know to stay safe when working with ladders

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National Ladder Safety Month is Here – Here is what you need to know to stay safe when working with ladders

Did you know that more than 22,000 people across the U.S. are injured while using ladders each year? And, unfortunately, 161 people suffered a fatal injury from a ladder in 2020. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 65% of those ladder fatalities came from movable ladders.

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President’s FY2024 Budget Includes $15.1 Billion for Department of Labor

The budget includes funding for mental health benefits as well as worker protection agencies.

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Proper Procedures to Follow if Exposed to Toxic Chemicals at Work

Employees and employers can take steps to prevent these types of emergencies.

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More Than 4 in 5 Women Have Trouble Finding Correctly Fitting PPE 'Regularly' or 'Once in a While,' New Poll Shows

The poll results from J.J. Keller were released at the start of Women in Construction Week, occurring from March 5 to 11 this year.



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National Ladder Safety Month 2023: 3 Considerations for Selecting the Correct Ladder

Picking what ladder you need for a project involves some thought, but the American Ladder Institute provides factors to consider.

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OSHA Cites Thermometer Manufacturer for Overexposure to Elemental Mercury

The company now faces citations for 21 violations and proposed penalties of $195,988.

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Celebrate the 25th Annual Women in Construction Week

If you don’t have this on your agenda, there’s still time to make plans.

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Manual Ergonomic Risk Assessments are Becoming Obsolete Due to Technology Advancements

Manually undertaking workplace ergonomic evaluations are time-consuming and hard to scale. Given the simplicity and accuracy of technology to perform the job, it’s easy to understand why paper methods are being swapped out.

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Managing Legionella in Old Buildings

Additional control measures may be required if you cannot undertake certain routine tasks.

5 OEHS Professionals Die in Plane Crash

The professionals, all employed by the same environmental consulting firm, were departing from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Columbus, Ohio when the incident occurred.

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Exposure to Vinyl Chloride Monomer and Combustion Products in a Train Derailment

In what ways can emergency responders be affected by the exposure?

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Metal Plating Company Cited for Not Having Eyewash, Shower in Area for Employees Exposed to Chemicals

The company now faces citations for 13 violations and proposed penalties of around $292,000.

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Chemical Manufacturers, Workers and Chloroprene Vapor Exposure

What health effects are associated with chloroprene vapor exposure?

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World Hearing Day 2023: How to Avoid Occupational Hearing Loss

What are the types of hearing loss, and what can be done to prevent it from happening at work?

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OSHA Training Event for Federal Employees to Be Held in August

Some of the topics covered during the event will include workplace violence, forklift handling and safety data sheets.

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New Hampshire Contractor Issued Third Citation Related to Fall Hazards in 6 Years

OSHA found employees at two worksites exposed to fall hazards.

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