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Boston Employer—Involved in 2021 Double Fatality—Cited Again, Added to Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Boston Employer—Involved in 2021 Double Fatality—Cited Again, Added to Severe Violator Enforcement Program

OSHA has cited a Boston employer who just six months ago was involved in a workplace incident that claimed the lives of two employees.

New California Bill Would Require Covid-19 Vaccinations for Employment

New California Bill Would Require Covid-19 Vaccinations for Employment

California Assembly Bill 1993 would require workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of their employment.

Years Later: Research Shows Employee Opinion on Automation

Years Later: Research Shows Employee Opinion on Automation

Researchers were able to determine how warehouse employees really feel about their automated coworkers.



Two Construction Workers Fall to Their Deaths from 40th Floor of Tel Aviv Building

Two Construction Workers Fall to Their Deaths from 40th Floor of Tel Aviv Building

East Jerusalem residents fall from mechanical platform in Bavli neighborhood; watchdog demands government take action on worker safety.

A Look Inside OSHA

Episode 126

A Look Inside OSHA's Guidelines for Industrial Robot System Safety

If you are a safety professional whose company is thinking of investing in robotic systems, there are some other things you should be aware of.

Safety Wearables; the Hidden Weak Point

Safety Wearables; the Hidden Weak Point

Have you heard the story - The Emperor’s New Clothes? No one believes, but everyone believes that everyone else believes.

Omicron ‘Stealth’ Variant: What Do We Know So Far?

Omicron ‘Stealth’ Variant: What Do We Know So Far?

A new version of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, known as BA.2, emerged.

States Increasingly Require Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave— but Even More States Block Local Paid Sick Policies

States Increasingly Require Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave— but Even More States Block Local Paid Sick Policies

No federal regulation and uneven state paid sick leave laws put workers in certain states and industries at risk.

The National Transportation Safety Board Outlines Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse

The National Transportation Safety Board Outlines Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse

PennDOT announces selection of the team to rebuild fallen Fern Hollow Bridge.

Five Reasons to use Cold Formed Steel Construction for Project

Five Reasons to use Cold Formed Steel Construction for Project

Cold Formed Steel (CFS), also known as light gauge steel (LGS), construction is a practical, code approved solution to many of the limitations that builders face today when using traditional construction materials. Here are five key reasons why the CFS construction methods using advanced construction automation systems are better than traditional building methods.

Incident investigations are a Challenge but Increase Contractors

Incident investigations are a Challenge but Increase Contractors' Safety

Taking advantage of teachable moments and harboring a safe environment to discuss dangers are key to avoiding preventable loss.

U.S. Department of Labor Schedules Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

U.S. Department of Labor Schedules Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

NACOSH Heat Injury and Illness Work Group will hold the initial meeting on February 25.

How to Lead Effective Safety Training

Episode 125

How to Lead Effective Safety Training

Looking to improve your safety training programs? Editor Sydny Shepard discusses three was to develop training that is worthwhile and impactful to employees.

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