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NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023 Serving up a Keynote Smorgasbord

The NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023 in New Orleans will feature industry leaders addressing vital safety topics, from training across generations to the role of technology in ensuring workplace safety.

NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023 Heading to New Orleans

The NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023, coming to New Orleans from Oct 23-25, will give safety professionals an opportunity to dive into professional seminars, technical sessions, and explore cutting-edge safety innovations at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Featuring the debut of NSC Central and exclusive insights like OSHA’s 2023 Top 10. Champion workplace safety with global professionals.

House of Hounds Ordered to Pay $50,000 in Damages Following Whistleblower Retaliation

House of Hounds Ordered to Pay $50,000 in Damages Following Whistleblower Retaliation

The company’s former owner allegedly dismissed the employees after COVID-19 concerns.



OSHA Cites Wisconsin Dollar General for Electrical Hazards

OSHA Cites Wisconsin Dollar General for Electrical Hazards

The retail giant faces $147,334 in proposed penalties.

MSHA’s Annual TRAM Conference Begins October 10 in West Virginia

MSHA’s Annual TRAM Conference Begins October 10 in West Virginia

The safety-focused event unites industry leaders and runs from Oct. 10-12.

DOL and ILO Form New Partnership to Strengthen Labor Rights in Mexico

DOL and ILO Form New Partnership to Strengthen Labor Rights in Mexico

The joint initiative OBSERVAR ensures democratic processes in workplaces.

NSC Highlights Tech Solutions for Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders

NSC Highlights Tech Solutions for Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders

New research reveals how technology can mitigate the most common workplace injuries.

New Jersey Contractor Faces OSHA Penalties for Safety Violations

New Jersey Contractor Faces OSHA Penalties for Safety Violations

The company was cited for exposing workers to fall and struck-by hazards.

NSC Honors Young Leaders as Its 2023 ‘Rising Stars of Safety’

NSC Honors Young Leaders as Its 2023 ‘Rising Stars of Safety’

Thirty-six professionals were recognized for outstanding contributions to workplace safety.

DOL Awards Washington State $800,000 to Address Opioid Crisis

DOL Awards Washington State $800,000 to Address Opioid Crisis

The funding aims to bolster employment and training services in affected counties.

MSHA Identified 246 Violations During Mine Safety Inspections in August 2023

MSHA Identified 246 Violations During Mine Safety Inspections in August 2023

The agency has found nearly 2,000 violations so far this year.

DOL and MSHA Award $1M in Mine Safety Grants

DOL and MSHA Award $1M in Mine Safety Grants

The initiative focuses on smaller mines and underserved populations.

Battery Manufacturer Faces $160,727 in OSHA Penalties for Unsafe Lead Levels

Battery Manufacturer Faces $160,727 in OSHA Penalties for Unsafe Lead Levels

The company was previously cited for similar citations in 2018 and 2019.

A New Educational Opportunity for Safety Professionals

The Doctor of Occupational Safety and Health program aims to help safety managers leverage safety statistics and research to better protect workers. Dr. Dan Corcoran, the Academic Program Director of Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Management at CSU, joins the podcast to discuss the new program.

DOL Reveals Releases Annual Child Labor Report

DOL Reveals Releases Annual Child Labor Report

The new report aims to uncover and combat the worst forms of child labor.

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