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DOL Expands Protections for Female Federal Firefighters

DOL Expands Protections for Female Federal Firefighters

The U.S. Department of Labor has expanded workers’ compensation protections for female federal firefighters by adding cancers linked to toxic exposures to the list of presumptive conditions under FECA.

DOL Names New Members to National Advisory Committee on OSH

DOL Names New Members to National Advisory Committee on OSH

The four appointees will serve two-year terms starting in January 2025.

Roofing Contractor Faces Penalties for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

Roofing Contractor Faces Penalties for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

A New Jersey roofing contractor faces $328,545 in OSHA fines for repeated safety violations, including fall hazards at three worksites.



Construction Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax Crimes, False Statements About Fatal Workplace Accident

Construction Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax Crimes, False Statements About Fatal Workplace Accident

A Medford, Massachusetts construction company owner was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay $2.8 million for tax crimes and lying about a fatal workplace accident.

OSHA Cites Alabama Meat Processing Plant for Repeated Safety Violations

OSHA Cites Alabama Meat Processing Plant for Repeated Safety Violations

OSHA has cited Dean Sausage Company for repeated safety violations, proposing $103,245 in fines after a July 2024 inspection.

OSHA’s Doug Parker Issues Statement on Latest BLS Data on Worker Fatalities

OSHA’s Doug Parker Issues Statement on Latest BLS Data on Worker Fatalities

OSHA Assistant Secretary has issued a statement on the latest BLS data regarding a decrease in worker injuries since the previous year.

Why Moisture Measurement Is Crucial in Powder and Bulk Solids Operations

Why Moisture Measurement Is Crucial in Powder and Bulk Solids Operations

Moisture measurement in powder and bulk solids operations is vital to improving process control.

DOL Awards $1.4 Million to Washington Communities Affected by Opioid Crisis

The funding will help Clark and Cowlitz counties address the economic fallout of the opioid crisis.

Washington L&I Launches Ergonomics Rulemaking for High-Risk Workers

Washington L&I Launches Ergonomics Rulemaking for High-Risk Workers

The first meeting will occur on Jan. 9, 2025, and focus on airline ground crew workers.

OSHA Cites Illinois Contractor for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

Corner Construction faces $266,175 in penalties after its fifth OSHA citation in two years.

California Adopts Permanent Silica Safety Standard for Artificial Stone Workers

California Adopts Permanent Silica Safety Standard for Artificial Stone Workers

California has adopted a permanent standard to protect workers from silica dust exposure, addressing the risks of silicosis and enhancing enforcement measures.

Few U.S. Workers Use AI on a Daily Basis, According to New Report

Few U.S. Workers Use AI on a Daily Basis, According to New Report

A new survey shows 58 percent of U.S. employees never use AI at work, with women and older generations slower to embrace the technology.

NSC’s Latest MSD Solutions Index Highlights Progress and Challenges in MSD Prevention

NSC’s Latest MSD Solutions Index Highlights Progress and Challenges in MSD Prevention

The National Safety Council's latest report shows progress in workplace MSD prevention, while highlighting ongoing challenges and opportunities for improvement.

DOL Guidelines Call for Responsible AI Adoption to Ensure Safe Workplaces

DOL Guidelines Call for Responsible AI Adoption to Ensure Safe Workplaces

The U.S. Department of Labor's AI workplace guidelines emphasize transparency, fairness, and worker protection.

Contractor Faces OSHA Penalties for Exposing Workers to Trench Collapse Risks

Contractor Faces OSHA Penalties for Exposing Workers to Trench Collapse Risks

Bandera Utility Contractors LLC faces $107,228 in penalties for exposing workers to unprotected trench conditions.

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