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ILO Symposium to Explore the Future of Work

The April 6-7 symposium at its Geneva, Switzerland, headquarters will convene leading thinkers on workplaces of the future, technology and automation, sustainability, and young workers.

ANSI Welcomes 9 New Members

New members joined the organization in January 2017.

NIOSH Debuts Workplace Sound App

The app is available for iOS devices.

CSB Releases Video Detailing 2013 Geismar Explosion

The explosion killed two workers and injured an additional 167. CSB identified a number of failed safety management processes.

The "Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance" will focus on improving awareness of antimicrobial resistance among farmers, veterinary professionals, authorities, policymakers, and consumers. It also emphasizes building national capacities for surveillance and monitoring of AMR and antimicrobial use in food and agriculture and promoting best practices.

Washington L&I Doubling Up 2017 Ag Safety Conferences

"Last year's conference in Wenatchee had record attendance, so this year we're offering a second event for the Yakima area," said Rebecca Llewellyn, the department's conference manager. "Each event offers topics that are important to the local areas, there'll be something for everybody."

NTSB Determines Fatigue the Cause of Fatal Teen Crash in Texas

The 18-year-old driver had less than five hours of sleep before operating the vehicle.

NYCOSH Calls for New Enforcement Strategies, Apprenticeship Programs for Construction Safety

The New York City Council's housing committee will consider a package of legislation Jan. 31, after NYCOSH called for legislation including an increase in training for construction workers and mandatory apprenticeship programs on large construction sites.

Trump Nominates EEOC Acting Chair

Victoria A. Lipnic has been an EEOC commissioner since 2010.



DOL Awards Grant to Help Displaced Coal Workers

A grant for up to $2 million will go towards helping Wyoming coal workers affected by industry layoffs.

Dallas Receives Reaccreditation as a Safe Community

The city was considered the nation’s first by the NSC 20 years ago.

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