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Horseplay in the Workplace

Workplace horseplay poses serious safety risks, requiring clear policies, education, and leadership to prevent injuries and liabilities. Read Now
- Facility Management
L&I Proposes Boiler Fee Increase and Pool Heater Rule Clarification

L&I proposes a fee increase for its Boiler Program and updates to pool heater definitions, with a public hearing scheduled for February. Read Now
- Regulations Standards
National COSH Opens ‘Dirty Dozen’ Nominations, Announces COSHCON2025 Location

National COSH is accepting nominations for its 2025 Dirty Dozen report and relocating its annual COSHCON conference to Chicago. Read Now
L&I Seeks Stakeholder Input on Proposed Updates to Workplace Safety Rules

The virtual meetings will address federal alignment and committee term limits. Read Now
DOL Expands Protections for Female Federal Firefighters

The U.S. Department of Labor has expanded workers’ compensation protections for female federal firefighters by adding cancers linked to toxic exposures to the list of presumptive conditions under FECA. Read Now
DOL Names New Members to National Advisory Committee on OSH

The four appointees will serve two-year terms starting in January 2025. Read Now

Few U.S. Workers Use AI on a Daily Basis, According to New Report
A new survey shows 58 percent of U.S. employees never use AI at work, with women and older generations slower to embrace the technology.
DOL Guidelines Call for Responsible AI Adoption to Ensure Safe Workplaces
The U.S. Department of Labor's AI workplace guidelines emphasize transparency, fairness, and worker protection.
New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like welding helmets, generative AI, dust collectors and alcohol detection.