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Having a Heart

This year, ensure you keep AEDs at the work site and train the team in their use.

Nobody Reads Anymore: Why Mobile Training Is the Key to a Safer Workplace

Mobile training materials help all employees keep critical safety information close at hand and make it easier for employers to maintain a safer workplace.



Washington L&I Will Meet to Discuss Safety Standards for Waterfront Workers

Washington L&I Will Meet to Discuss Safety Standards for Waterfront Workers

The virtual meeting will take place on March 21, 2024, allowing stakeholder review of the proposed rule changes.

Washington L&I Proposes Updates to Contractor Registration Rules

Washington L&I Proposes Updates to Contractor Registration Rules

The rule change addresses definitions, penalty and bond amounts, and fees for general and specialty contractors.

ASSP Introduces First Heat Stress Standard for Construction and Demolition

ASSP Introduces First Heat Stress Standard for Construction and Demolition

More than 30 safety experts developed the standard over a three-year period.

NSC Reports More Than 44,000 Deaths from Traffic Accidents in 2023

NSC Reports More Than 44,000 Deaths from Traffic Accidents in 2023

Seven states and the District of Columbia have seen increases of at least 10 percent.

OSHA Cites Auto Parts Manufacturer for 22 Serious Violations

OSHA Cites Auto Parts Manufacturer for 22 Serious Violations

Aludyne Columbus now faces $182,344 in proposed penalties.

Washington L&I Updates Electrical Safety Standards

Washington L&I Updates Electrical Safety Standards

The new regulations, effective from April 1, 2024, aim to improve public safety and align with current industry practices.

Improving Roofer Safety in 2024

Improving Roofer Safety in 2024

Roofing is one of America's most dangerous professions, necessitating enhanced safety measures to reduce the annual fatalities and accidents.

Falls are a Major Occupational Threat — How Do I Protect My People?

Falls are a Major Occupational Threat — How Do I Protect My People?

Occupational falls—often underestimated and primarily occurring at lower levels—have become the second-leading cause of worker deaths, necessitating a tailored and comprehensive approach to safety hazard mitigation across all industries.

Alabama Sawmill Faces Heavy Fines After Second Fatal Incident in Three Years

Alabama Sawmill Faces Heavy Fines After Second Fatal Incident in Three Years

OSHA has deemed Phenix Lumber Co. a “severe violator” since 2020.

MSHA Issues Safety Alert for Miners Operating Near Water

MSHA Issues Safety Alert for Miners Operating Near Water

Miners should take these recommended precautions when working near water.

OSHA Fines Massachusetts Contractor $306,229 for Fall Hazard Violations

OSHA Fines Massachusetts Contractor $306,229 for Fall Hazard Violations

Brothers Construction Services Inc. has similar citations dating back to 2011.

DOL Seeks Injunction Against Fayette Janitorial Service Over Child Labor Violations

DOL Seeks Injunction Against Fayette Janitorial Service Over Child Labor Violations

The Tennessee-based company allegedly employed more than 24 minors to perform hazardous tasks.

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