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Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health to Meet in November

Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health to Meet in November

The meeting will take place on November 17, 2022, from 1 to 4 p.m. ET.

Preventing Silicosis in the Mining Industry

Preventing Silicosis in the Mining Industry

Silicosis can cause difficulty breathing and lead to other medical issues. Learn what practices the Mine Safety and Health Administration recommends to protect workers.

ASSP Foundation to Focus on Education with New Task Force

ASSP Foundation to Focus on Education with New Task Force

According to ASSP, the task force will "develop a comprehensive educational framework to support safety and health professionals at every phase of their careers."

Framework on Supporting Employees’ Mental Health and Well-Being Published by U.S. Surgeon General

Framework on Supporting Employees’ Mental Health and Well-Being Published by U.S. Surgeon General

The framework includes a list of five essentials that employers can implement to help the mental health and well-being of their employees.

Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health Accepting Nominations for New Members

Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health Accepting Nominations for New Members

The board is looking for people who have “scientific, medical and worker perspectives.” Nominations are open until November 16.

IL Site Supervisor Tells Workers to Keep Working After OSHA Notification on Fall Hazard, Agency Says

IL Site Supervisor Tells Workers to Keep Working After OSHA Notification on Fall Hazard, Agency Says

The site supervisor's employer was cited for citations on fall protection and other violations.

New Study Shows Many Struggle

New Study Shows Many Struggle 'Often' to Get Employees to Use PPE

According to the study, the main reasons employees don’t wear PPE are that they don’t want to, they think it's unnecessary and it makes work harder.

 Worker of Florida Company Drowns After Sediment Collapse in Canal, OSHA Reports

Worker of Florida Company Drowns After Sediment Collapse in Canal, OSHA Reports

The employer, Erosion Barrier Installations Corp. of Davie, was cited for two willful and 10 serious violations.



Dollar General Issued Four Willful, 10 Repeat Violations After Recent Inspection

Dollar General Issued Four Willful, 10 Repeat Violations After Recent Inspection

OSHA proposed penalties of more than $1.6 million, bringing the company’s total proposed penalties since 2017 to over $9.6 million.

4 Ways To Achieve Workplace Safety Through Automation

4 Ways To Achieve Workplace Safety Through Automation

A safer workplace can lead to healthier workers, lower injury costs, less stress and higher employee retention.

How to Combat the Dangers of Workplace Complacency

How to Combat the Dangers of Workplace Complacency

Workers who are complacent may be at risk for fatigue, injuries and other safety hazards.

7 Important Worker Safety Considerations in the Bar and Brewery Industry

7 Important Worker Safety Considerations in the Bar and Brewery Industry

Workers can be exposed to multiple hazards in this industry. Learn how to mitigate the risks and keep them safe.

OH Contractor Cited After OSHA Finds Workers at Heights Without Fall Protection

OH Contractor Cited After OSHA Finds Workers at Heights Without Fall Protection

The company now faces 12 violations and proposed penalties of over $1 million.

Nighttime Driving Challenges for Transportation Workers

Nighttime Driving Challenges for Transportation Workers

There are some precautions transportation workers can take to keep themselves safe.

OSHA Issues 21 Violations to PA Metal Coatings Company

OSHA Issues 21 Violations to PA Metal Coatings Company

The company faces over $570,000 in proposed penalties for the violations found at its New Jersey facility.

Fire Safety and Burn Prevention for Construction and Labor Trades

Fire Safety and Burn Prevention for Construction and Labor Trades

Workers in these industries may be exposed to fire hazards more often than others. Learn how to keep these workers safe.

MO Contractor Cited for Four Violations After Worker Fatally Injured Following Trench Collapse

MO Contractor Cited for Four Violations After Worker Fatally Injured Following Trench Collapse

In the first six months of 2022, trench-related deaths were higher than in the year 2021.

Mental Health in the Workforce: How to Support your Employees

Mental Health in the Workforce: How to Support your Employees

Support your employee’s mental health every day, not just on World Mental Health Day.

Top OSHA Violations Remind Employers of the Need for Continued Attention to Respirators

Top OSHA Violations Remind Employers of the Need for Continued Attention to Respirators

Selecting the right respirators for your employees is essential to keeping them protected, but how do you know what kind to choose?

Why Differential Air Pressure Monitoring is Critical to Employee Safety

Why Differential Air Pressure Monitoring is Critical to Employee Safety

Choosing the right differential pressure monitoring system can show your employees that your care about their safety.

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