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Survey Finds 75% of Entry-Level Construction Workers Lack Formal Training

The survey of 500 workers ages 18 to 35 examined onboarding, knowledge transfer and attitudes toward workplace technology.

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San José State Receives $30,000 Grant to Study AI Ergonomics

Researchers will develop a sensor-equipped workstation that identifies ergonomic risks and tests when computer workers should receive support.

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OSHA Cites Pipeline Contractor After Fatal Drilling Incident

T & T Pipeline faces $165,514 in proposed penalties after a rotating pipe stem fatally struck a worker in Florida.

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Washington Proposes Changes to Refinery Workforce Rules

The proposal addresses definitions and apprentice wage and occupation notifications, with a public hearing scheduled for Oct. 29.

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OSHA Pursues National Alliance to Prevent Severe Workplace Injuries

The planned partnership would provide employers and workers with shared safety information, educational resources and training.

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NTSB Urges Railroads to End Hazardous Railcar-Riding Practice

Fourteen workers were killed and two were seriously injured in 16 accidents involving shoving movements investigated since October 2020.

An industrial worker holding his head and neck in pain from a musculoskeletal strain while a safety-clad colleague checks on his neck discomfort.

The Best Injury Is the One That Never Happens: A Proactive Approach to Workplace MSK Health

Employers can identify musculoskeletal risks earlier by evaluating job tasks, tracking worker discomfort and providing job-specific movement training.

Kalb Construction accepts Safe Partner Award.

Kalb Construction Receives Nevada Safe Partner Award

The Las Vegas contractor expanded training, introduced near-miss reporting and increased employee participation in identifying hazards.



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Four Seasons Atlanta Earns OSHA VPP Star Status

The six-year effort included 600 hours of training, 28 annual safety inspections and a four-day OSHA review.

Multiple chargers plugged into port.

Fire Prevention Week Targets Battery Charging Hazards

NFPA’s annual campaign highlights charging practices and warning signs of lithium-ion battery failure.

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