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U.S. Department of Labor Cites Medical Center for Inadequate Workplace Violence Safeguards for Employees

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Manufacturer for 48 Safety, Health Violations Following Employee's Death

PM Engineered Solutions of Watertown, Connecticut faces $236K in penalties.

Departments of Labor and Education, Federal Communications Commission, National Telecommunications and Information Administration announce members of Telecommunications Workforce Working Group

The U.S. Supreme Court Halts Covid-19 Vaccine Rule for Businesses

The major push to boost vaccination rates stopped.

Episode 120

Blocked by SCOTUS: The Latest on OSHA’s Test-and-Mask Mandate

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a stay on OSHA's ETS to protect workers from Covid-19. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the history of the ETS, from inception to SCOTUS block.

CDC Recommends Better Masks Against Omicron Variant

The agency is likely to say people who can wear N95 or KN95 masks should do so.

The U.S. Department of Labor, Choate Construction to Promote Workplace Safety and Health at Savannah Historic District Project

The partnership was created to focus on preventing worker injuries and exposure to hazards.

The U.S. Department of Labor finds Idaho Utility Contractor Put Workers at Risk by Failing to Provide Training on Excavation Hazards

Mountain Power Construction faces $173K in penalties.

The U.S. Department of Labor and Mexican Consulate Renew Alliance to Protect and Educate Workers, Employers in Kansas, Missouri on Safety

The alliance continues eight years of a collaborative safety and training relationship.

U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Specific Employers to Submit Required 2021 Injuries

Illness data must be submitted by March 2, 2022.

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Denver Restaurant Fined for Child Labor Violations

Federal investigators found that Mt. Fuji Hibachi in Aurora allowed minors to perform hazardous tasks and work illegal hours. Read Now
Federal Investigators Cite Three Companies After Gas Exposure Kills Six Workers

OSHA proposed more than $246,000 in penalties following a fatal hydrogen sulfide release at a Colorado dairy. Read Now
- Hazard Communication
- Industrial Hygiene
Illinois Grain Company Faces Over $276K in OSHA Penalties

Federal investigators found Alliance Grain Co. violated safety standards after a worker suffered a serious foot injury in a grain silo. Read Now
The Quiet Power of Prevention

Standing between risk and life, these experts use science and strategy to stop workplace illnesses before they start. Prevention is their success. Read Now
- PPE
- Safety Culture
Why Construction Safety Needs a Mental Health Overhaul

Fall survivor Jason Anker MBE explains why physical PPE isn't enough to stop the industry's leading cause of death. Read Now
ALI Offers Free Training Tools for National Ladder Safety Month

The American Ladder Institute marks 10 years of its safety campaign with free turnkey resources and webinars for EHS managers. Read Now
- Safety Culture
- Training

Artificial Intelligence

ASSP White Paper Explores AI's Impact on Occupational Safety
New research from the ASSP outlines how AI tools are transforming risk assessment and reporting for EHS experts.
Workplace Safety Confidence Rises, but Protection Gaps Persist
Workers may feel safe, but many can’t identify safety systems or report hazards. Experts warn the growing gap between perception and real protection.
AI Is Transforming Construction Safety, but Implementation May Be the Biggest Risk
AI is rapidly expanding in construction safety, but poor implementation can create alert fatigue, mistrust, and a false sense of security. Workforce-centered deployment is critical for real risk reduction.

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