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U.S. Department of Labor Cites Florida Company After Worker Dies as Temperatures Inched Towards 100 Degrees in National Forest

OSHA finds Earthbalance Corp. exposed workers to dangers of heat exposure.

Five Potential Solutions to Driver Shortages

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.

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Artificial Intelligence

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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.
How Digital Measurement is Improving PPE Fit and Compliance
OSHA requires PPE to properly fit each worker. Learn how poor PPE fit creates compliance risk, common violations, and how employers can build a defensible fit program.