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A Continuing Trend: OSHA Finds ‘Unsafe Conditions’ at Wisconsin, Texas Dollar General Stores

OSHA proposed a combined total of over $550,000 in penalties after inspecting two stores last year.

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Schedule Time to Talk to Employees During National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents

Not sure where to start? Read on to find resources for this event, which runs April 17 to 21, 2023.

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Amazon 2022 Warehouse Worker Injury Rates Decreased from 2021 but Were Higher Than Other Warehouses, Report Shows

In 2022, the injury rate was 7.0 per 100 workers, and the serious injury rate was 6.6 per 100 workers.



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10 Safety Tips for Workers in Water Treatment Plants

What steps can people who work in this environment take to protect themselves and their employees?

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OSHA to Hold Meeting for Comments on Whistleblower Program

The virtual event will take place on May 10, 2023.

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New White Paper Looks at Serious Injuries, Fatalities from 2017 to 2021

Although data found the rate of SIFs decreased from 2020 to 2021, employers need to continually work to prevent these events from happening.

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OSHA Gives ‘Star’ Designation under VPP to Colorado Construction Contractor

Guarantee Electrical Contracting LLC’s status will remain for three years.

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American Society of Safety Professionals Shares 2023 Society Election Results

James Thornton will be the 2023-24 president of the organization.

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Constructed-Related Injuries, Fatalities in New York City Increased in 2022, New Report Shows

The report also includes the leading causes of the injuries and fatalities.

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Dollar General Found ‘Jeopardizing Worker Safety’ at Pennsylvania Store

The company faces citations for one willful and one repeat violation.

Safe, Comfortable, and Compliant: How to Avoid Heat Stress

From repairing electrical lines with thousands of volts running through them to orchestrating precise tasks hundreds of feet above the deck on an oil rig, lineman and oil and gas workers face countless hazards daily.

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Two Workers Stuck Under Rubble at New York Airport Die

The incident occurred at John F. Kennedy International Airport on April 3, 2023.

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Tips for Giving Effective Training in High-Noise Environments

What tools or applications can employers invest in to increase communication?

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Connecticut Waste-to-Energy Facility Recognized Again for Workplace Safety, Health

Wheelabrator Bridgeport has been recognized as a “star” site under OSHA's VPP since 2005.

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