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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.

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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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Stay Safe Underground: 5 Essential Occupational Safety Tips for Plumbers

Discover five occupational safety tips for plumbers working on underground pipe repairs.

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5 Steps to Help Reduce Distracted Driving Among Employees

In 2021, distracted driving led to the death of over 3,000 people.

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NIOSH to Provide Free Black Lung Screenings in April, May 2023

The confidential screenings are available to all coal miners, current or former.

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OSHA Hosts Discussion as New Agency Authority Goes into Effect

Under the memorandum signed in February, OSHA can now “issue certifications in support of applications for U nonimmigrant status and T nonimmigrant status visas,” the agency said.

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The Role of Building Information Modeling in Improving Construction Site Safety

This technology can be used by stakeholders to work together to prevent, manage and mitigate safety-related concerns.

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Employee’s Life Would Have Been Saved With Fall Protection Use, OSHA Says

The contractor faces citations for four serious violations and over $50,000 in proposed penalties.

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OSHA Publishes 2022 Injury, Illness Data

The published data includes information from more than 300,000 establishments.

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National Ladder Safety Month 2023: Safety Tips at the Top

As National Ladder Safety Month wraps up, let's look at what you should do to stay safe at the top.

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OHS Announces 2023 Industrial Hygiene Award Winners

Now in its third year, the annual awards program recognizes companies for their outstanding achievements in industrial hygiene.

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FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Use of Narcan, a Treatment Used to Prevent Opioid Overdose Fatalities

Overdose deaths from drugs and alcohol rose in workplaces from 2020 to 2021.

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