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Heat Stress, Child Labor, and Contractors… Oh my!

In a recent development that could have significant implications for workplace safety, the Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, announced that OSHA is poised to...
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Repeated Safety Failures Lead to Tragic Consequences at Detyens Shipyards

In a sobering reminder of the critical importance of workplace safety, Detyens Shipyards Inc., a prominent East Coast ship repair and servicing company, has once...
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Newest MSP and CSD Certificants!

It is with great pleasure and pride that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the safety professionals who have recently earned their Master Safety Professional...
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DOL Publishes Final Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor recently published a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany an OSHA compliance officer...
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New PFAS Legislation

Today, the EPA has issued the first-ever national drinking water standard to protect us from harmful PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances), also known as 'forever...
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Lone Worker Dies

A mechanic was killed while repairing a large excavator by himself because his employer didn’t have a lone work policy, according to state investigators. On...
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Lawsuit Alleges Chemicals Caused Birth Defects

An employer may be responsible for birth defects allegedly caused by its workers’ exposure to toxic chemicals, a state appeals court in Illinois has ruled....
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Trenching Collapse Death

On August 10th, 2023, two Pyles Plumbing and Utility Contractors Inc. employees were installing sewer-line piping when the trench's side collapsed. One worker suffered fatal...
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Wearable Technology Improving Ergonomics

Wearable technology has emerged as a game-changer in workplace ergonomics, offering unprecedented insights into employee health and safety. These innovative devices, ranging from smartwatches to...
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