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COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Has Come to an End, WHO Says

COVID-19 Global Health Emergency Has Come to an End, WHO Says

Although the status of COVID-19 has changed, the World Health Organization Director-General said it “does not mean COVID-19 is over as a global health threat.”

Understanding The True Cost of a Poor Workplace Safety Culture

Understanding The True Cost of a Poor Workplace Safety Culture

A missing or lacking safety culture may lead to concerns such as increased injuries and deaths and more legal issues.

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Schedule Time to Talk to Employees During National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents

Not sure where to start? Read on to find resources for this event, which runs April 17 to 21, 2023.

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Amazon 2022 Warehouse Worker Injury Rates Decreased from 2021 but Were Higher Than Other Warehouses, Report Shows

In 2022, the injury rate was 7.0 per 100 workers, and the serious injury rate was 6.6 per 100 workers.

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OSHA to Hold Meeting for Comments on Whistleblower Program

The virtual event will take place on May 10, 2023.

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New White Paper Looks at Serious Injuries, Fatalities from 2017 to 2021

Although data found the rate of SIFs decreased from 2020 to 2021, employers need to continually work to prevent these events from happening.

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OSHA Gives ‘Star’ Designation under VPP to Colorado Construction Contractor

Guarantee Electrical Contracting LLC’s status will remain for three years.

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American Society of Safety Professionals Shares 2023 Society Election Results

James Thornton will be the 2023-24 president of the organization.



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NIOSH to Provide Free Black Lung Screenings in April, May 2023

The confidential screenings are available to all coal miners, current or former.

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OSHA Hosts Discussion as New Agency Authority Goes into Effect

Under the memorandum signed in February, OSHA can now “issue certifications in support of applications for U nonimmigrant status and T nonimmigrant status visas,” the agency said.

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FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Use of Narcan, a Treatment Used to Prevent Opioid Overdose Fatalities

Overdose deaths from drugs and alcohol rose in workplaces from 2020 to 2021.

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‘Major Milestone’ Reached as OSHA Certifies Maine’s Completion of Aspects for State OSHA Plan

The state plan covers nearly 80,000 state and local government workers in Maine.

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More Than 80 Percent of Employees Think Their Physical Safety is Important, New Report Shows

The report, The State of Employee Safety in 2023, also looks at different aspects of worker health and safety, including mental health and emergencies.

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How Virtual Reality Tools Are Helping with Soft Skills Training Part 2: How to Use VR

What soft skills can be practiced using virtual reality?

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AIHA Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Institute of Hazardous Materials Management

Under the MoU, the organizations will work on education programs together.

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How Virtual Reality Tools Are Helping with Soft Skills Training Part 1: Benefits of VR

VR may be the future of training for on-the-job skills, but it may also benefit soft skills. Learn more about how virtual reality is changing the job-training game.

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Modern Technology and Improvements in Workplace Safety

From safety apps to facial recognition, employers have many options to invest in.

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Celebrate the 25th Annual Women in Construction Week

If you don’t have this on your agenda, there’s still time to make plans.

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Essential Facilities Management Guidelines: 6 Ways to Improve Workplace Safety and Efficiency

From training to encouraging safe practices, there are many ways employers can increase safety.

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