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Medical Center in Virginia Cited for Failing to Provide Employees with Safe Workplace

Medical Center in Arizona Cited for Failing to Provide Employees with Safe Workplace

Bob Stump VA Medical Center faced similar violations during a 2019 OSHA investigation.

NSC Voices Support for White House Initiative Against Opioid Crisis

NSC Voices Support for White House Initiative Against Opioid Crisis

As the White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose launches, the number of workplace overdose deaths has sharply increased since 2011.

MSHA Launched Online Platform to Assist Miners with Healthcare

MSHA Launched Online Platform to Assist Miners with Healthcare

The tool aids miners and their families in identifying healthcare options tailored to the mining industry.

New Survey Reveals Strategic Handwashing Among Americans

New Survey Reveals Strategic Handwashing Among Americans

Fifty-four percent of respondents increase handwashing activity when they’re sick.

DuPont Introduces Tyvek Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards

DuPont Introduces Tyvek Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards

The deadline to submit applications is June 28, 2024.

J. J. Keller & Associates Introduces 4 New Onsite Healthcare Consulting Services

J. J. Keller & Associates Introduces 4 New Onsite Healthcare Consulting Services

The new service offerings aim to assist hospitals and clinics with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

New OSHA Partnership Aims to Enhance Protections for Missouri Nursing Assistants

The two-year agreement with the National Association of Health Care Assistants focuses on workplace training and education.

Creating Safer Workplaces For Essential Workers

Creating Safer Workplaces For Essential Workers

Enhancing safety measures is crucial in healthcare and education to protect essential workers and address rising safety concerns that contribute to high turnover rates.



NIOSH Releases New Guidelines to Protect Workers From Lead Exposure

NIOSH Releases New Guidelines to Protect Workers From Lead Exposure

The organization aims to educate workers and reduce their exposure to lead hazards.

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Worker's Health Rights Upheld After Unlawful Termination by Portland Roofing Company

Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt faced penalties after not adhering to the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Medcor and Work Right NW Join Forces to Elevate Injury Prevention in Labor-Intensive Sectors

Medcor and Work Right NW Join Forces to Elevate Injury Prevention in Labor-Intensive Sectors

The partnership promises a new approach to workforce health and safety.

FDA Approves Second Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

FDA Approves Second Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

The product is an emergency treatment for opioid overdose.

Onsite Health Screening’s Big 3

Onsite Health Screening’s Big 3

These 3 types of health screenings are key for injury prevention and improved employee health outcomes.

OSHA Cites Jacksonville Psychiatric Facility for Safety Violation Following Attack

OSHA Cites Jacksonville Psychiatric Facility for Safety Violation Following Attack

The incident is the latest of three similar investigations involving the same parent company.

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New Proposed Rule Focuses on Miner Exposure to Silica Dust

The Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) proposed rule suggests a decreased Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for respirable crystalline silica.

Preventing Needlestick and Sharps Injuries in the Healthcare Industry

What risks do these types of injuries present for healthcare workers, and what can be done to keep workers safe?

Exploring Outdoor Worker Safety in Wildfire Smoke

Exploring Outdoor Worker Safety in Wildfire Smoke

As areas of the U.S. continue to see an unhealthy air quality index, what can be done to ensure people required to work outdoors remain safe?

Encouraging Mental Health Awareness: How to Support New Employees from Day One

Encouraging Mental Health Awareness: How to Support New Employees from Day One

Here are three ways employers can reduce the stigma around mental health and make an impact on employees right away.

10 Jobs with High Risks for Developing Back Pain (and How to Prevent It)

10 Jobs with High Risks for Developing Back Pain (and How to Prevent It)

Simple actions like wearing specific shoes, stretching or lifting properly can make a difference.

Washington State Files Proposed Permanent Rule on Worker Protection from Wildfire Smoke Health Effects

Washington State Files Proposed Permanent Rule on Worker Protection from Wildfire Smoke

People can comment on the proposed rules until August 4, 2023.

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