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Labor Secretary Alex Acosta Resigns In Wake of Epstein Controversy

Acosta stepped down on Friday after facing criticism for a plea deal he made with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a federal prosecutor in Florida.

One Worker Killed, Another Injured by Train on Broad Street Line

Two SEPTA workers were conducting a track inspection and doing light maintenance when one was killed and the other injured on the Broad Street Line Monday night.

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Oregon Passes Nation's Most Generous Paid Leave Family Law

Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed a law into effect on July 1 that will provide 12 weeks of paid leave to nearly every employee in the state.



Worker Compensation Insurance Rates Likely to Drop by Nearly Nine Percent in Wisconsin

While workplace injury totals are lower this year, advocates complain that high healthcare costs have kept the state from being competitive on worker’s compensation costs.

New NIOSH Report: Process for Chemical Exposure Branding

New NIOSH Report: Process for Chemical Exposure Banding

NIOSH has released a chemical management strategy that can quickly protect workers on the job.

University of Illinois-Chicago Researchers Receive Grant to Study How Coal Dust Causes Lung Disease

The project will explore how different combinations of coal dust affect the development of black lung disease, which is causing an epidemic among coal miners across Appalachian states.

New Survey Shows Both Employers and Employees Benefit from Flexible Workplaces

A new survey by Wildgoose found that many employees are actively looking to work in a flexible workplace, as their mental health benefits greatly from it. In addition, employers can save on expensive employee costs by cutting down on the amount of staff in the workplace at one time.

Oregon OSHA to Offer New Slate of Online Courses on Fall Protection

To address the state’s issues with disabilities due to falls, the agency is launching video classes to help employers supplement their training programs.

Electrical Safety PPE Market to Surpass $20 Billion by 2025

The Electrical Safety PPE Market size is expected to surpass USD 20 billion, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights. A focus on overall superior workplace safety will drive the market growth.

New EPA Rule Revises Lead Limits Allowed in Dust on Floors and Windowsills

After a 2017 court ruling and a change in medical guidance, the EPA has issued new standards for the amount of lead allowed in housing and buildings where children spend significant amounts of time.

New York Construction Company Faces $224,620 in Penalties Following Fatal Structure Collapse

OSHA has cited Northridge Construction Corp for willful and serious violations of workplace safety standards following the fatality of one of the company’s employees. In the incident, the structure collapsed during the installation of roof panels to a shed in December 2018.

Occupational Health Risks: Asbestos

Occupational Health Risks: Asbestos

Over 125 million people are exposed to asbestos each year, and a large number of those incidents occur on the job.

Safe Work Australia Releases Online Fact Sheet on Endometriosis Work Safety

With about one in ten women suffering from endometriosis, it’s vital that both employers and employees know how to handle the condition in the workplace. Safe Work Australia has released an online fact sheet on endometriosis to achieve this goal.

NYC DOB: 8,000 Construction Sites Require Safety Training

NYC DOB: 8,000 Construction Sites Require Safety Training

A new interactive map released by New York City's Department of Buildings shows 8,000 construction sites that require safety training.

British Government: 25 Percent of People Killed at Work in Past Year Were 60 or Older

Older workers make up 10 percent of the British workforce but were at the highest risk of dying in workplace incidents in 2018-2019.

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