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A Look at National Ladder Safety Month 2023

Wondering what to do for National Ladder Safety Month in March? Take a look at this year’s themes and webinars.

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Amazon Cited After OSHA Finds Ergonomic Hazards at Colorado Facility

The e-commerce company is facing proposed penalties of about $15,000.

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Essential Facilities Management Guidelines: 6 Ways to Improve Workplace Safety and Efficiency

From training to encouraging safe practices, there are many ways employers can increase safety.



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Federal Panel Affirms Walmart’s Citation Stemming from 2017 Incident

Walmart was cited after an employee was injured in a warehouse nearly six years ago.

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Snow Removal 101: 5 Tips to Safely Use Snow Blowers

Using a snow blower can reduce the amount of time spent removing snow, but employees and employers need to know how to safely operate the equipment.

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Dollar Tree Inc. Hit with More Citations, Proposed Penalties of $254K

Inspectors found obstructed exit routes and unsafely stacked boxes at a store in Texas.

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Dental Practice Employees Who Asked About Employer’s Measures for COVID-19 to Receive Back Wages Following Termination

The employer has agreed to pay the two workers a combined total of $15,706 in back wages.

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China Coal Mine Collapse Leaves 2 Dead, 53 Missing

The collapse occurred on February 22 around 7 p.m. local time.

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AIHA Launches New Website with Free Resources for Hazard Protection

Resources are available for employers, employees and consumers.

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Could a Four-Day Workweek Impact Workers’ Health? A New Report Offers Insight

Employees who participated in the trial reported decreased stress, fatigue and levels of burnout and increased physical and mental health.

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OSHA, US Coast Guard Find Unsanitary Conditions Aboard Seafood Processing Vessel

The company and owner now face citations for 20 violations and proposed penalties of over $200,000.

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Watch Your Step: Protecting Workers from Falling into Holes

What measures should employers and workers take to stay safe around holes?

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OSHA Opens Comments on Voluntary Protection Programs

The agency is looking to modernize the program and is seeking input from the public, it said.

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Water Safety & Legionella: How to Improve your Recordkeeping

Here are ways to improve the water safety records you already have in place.

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Why You Should Use Videos for Safety Training

This technology can provide more benefits than lectures and other traditional models.

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