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Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities Results in Increased Enforcement, Education

Episode 152

Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities Results in Increased Enforcement, Education

Fatalities from trench-related incidents are on the rise. OSHA is now calling on increased enforcement efforts to protect workers.

Michigan Issues Program to Reduce Heat-Related Hazards

Michigan Issues Program to Reduce Heat-Related Hazards

The program will help workers in indoor and outdoor settings.

Safe + Sound Week Promotes Health and Safety Programs at Work

Safe + Sound Week Promotes Health and Safety Programs at Work

The event will take place this year from August 15-21.



New Best Practices Issued for Temporary Workers

New Best Practices Issued for Temporary Workers

NIOSH and other organizations like ASSP worked to put together the document.

ASSP Safety 2022 Attendance was Third-Highest

ASSP Safety 2022 Attendance was Third-Highest

The event saw a turnout of 5,564 people in person and virtually.

How Workers Can Protect Themselves from Heat

How Workers Can Protect Themselves from Heat

Employers are responsible for keeping workers safe from heat, but there are steps workers can follow too.

Wisconsin Glass Companies Designated “Star” Level Sites

Wisconsin Glass Companies Designated “Star” Level Sites

The two companies were recognized for their work in health and safety.

NIOSH to Provide Free Black Lung Screening This August

NIOSH to Provide Free Black Lung Screenings This August

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

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Launches New 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Launches New 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The lifeline is available for mental health and suicide crisis support seven days per week, 24 hours per day.

OSHA Announces Additional Measures for Trench Safety

OSHA Announces Additional Measures for Trench Safety

Six months into 2022, trench-related deaths are already greater than in the entire year of 2021.

Underestimating PPE Fit and Size Can Impact Worker Safety

Episode 151

Underestimating PPE Fit and Size Can Impact Worker Safety

The last thing you want PPE to do is create more risk for incidents. That's why size and fit matter when selecting the right gear for the job.

Dollar General Cited for Exit Route Hazards

PA Dollar General Cited for Exit Route Hazards

The store in Pennsylvania was cited for similar violations last year.

Contractor Cited After Worker Falls and Suffers Fatal Injuries

Contractor Cited After Worker Falls and Suffers Fatal Injuries

The citations were for not checking that workers had fall protection and not training workers on correctly using fall arrest systems.

OSHA’s Heat-Related Rulings Boost Demand for Better Worker Protection

OSHA’s Heat-Related Rulings Boost Demand for Better Worker Protection

With rising temperatures and high numbers of illnesses and injuries, here's how to comply.

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Safety Isn’t a New Gym Membership

A culture of safety is key to success.

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