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Category : Health & Safety
US Department of Labor cites Fort Pierce carpentry contractor...
Union Carpentry LLC failed to ensure workers wore fall protection
Alarming rise in trench-related fatalities spurs US Department...
22 workers have perished in first half of 2022
EPA final rule includes TSCA amendments covering hazard...
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule intended to ensure workers “have access to clear and consistent...
MSHA offering $1M in safety grants
Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is accepting applications until Aug. 23 for its Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety...
New workers account for 35% of injuries, analysis of comp...
Hartford, CT — More than a third of work-related injuries occur during people’s first year on the job, according to a report from...
Survey asks electrical workers about safety culture, responsibility...
Everett, WA — Although 97.5% of electrical workers recently surveyed agree that a strong workplace safety culture is vital to protecting...
Steep rise in trenching deaths spurs enhanced enforcement,...
Washington — An “alarming rise” in trench-related worker deaths has prompted OSHA to launch “enhanced enforcement initiatives” and...
NHTSA issues final rule on ‘underride’ guards for large...
Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule aimed at strengthening protections for drivers...
North Carolina DOL library offers new safety videos
Raleigh, NC — Three new workplace safety videos are available at the Charles H. Livengood Jr. Memorial Library in Raleigh, the North...
Rate of fatal injuries in construction up more than 10%...
Silver Spring, MD — The rate of fatal injuries in construction rose 11.1% over a recent 10-year period, with the rate among Hispanic...
ANSI/ISEA standard on workplace first aid kits gets update
Arlington, VA — To determine if additional first aid supplies are needed on a jobsite, consider the uniqueness of the work environment...
Appeals court upholds fine for mine worker’s inspection...
Cincinnati — The 6th U.S. Court of Appeals on May 11 ruled unanimously to uphold a citation against a Muhlenberg County, KY, coal...