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The Hearings Are Over. The Standards Aren’t.

OSHA’s deregulatory rulemaking reached the end of its most visible phase last month. The agency held five days of informal public hearings beginning August 19, 2026 and concluding August 26, all held virtually before an administrative law judge. The record is now built. What happens next occurs out of public view. What the Five Days…

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

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

05.10.2024 Compliance
In a recent development that could have significant implications for workplace safety, the Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, announced…
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Repeated Safety Failures Lead to Tragic Consequences at Detyens Shipyards

Repeated Safety Failures Lead to Tragic Consequences at Detyens Shipyards

05.10.2024 Current Events
In a sobering reminder of the critical importance of workplace safety, Detyens Shipyards Inc., a prominent East Coast ship repair…
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Newest MSP and CSD Certificants!

Newest MSP and CSD Certificants!

04.10.2024 Certifications
It is with great pleasure and pride that we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the safety professionals who have recently…
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DOL Publishes Final Rule

DOL Publishes Final Rule

04.10.2024 Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor recently published a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to…
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New PFAS Legislation

New PFAS Legislation

04.10.2024 Compliance
Today, the EPA has issued the first-ever national drinking water standard to protect us from harmful PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl…
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Lone Worker Dies

Lone Worker Dies

04.10.2024 Current Events
A mechanic was killed while repairing a large excavator by himself because his employer didn’t have a lone work policy,…
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Lawsuit Alleges Chemicals Caused Birth Defects

Lawsuit Alleges Chemicals Caused Birth Defects

04.10.2024 Current Events
An employer may be responsible for birth defects allegedly caused by its workers’ exposure to toxic chemicals, a state appeals…
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Trenching Collapse Death

Trenching Collapse Death

03.14.2024 Compliance
On August 10th, 2023, two Pyles Plumbing and Utility Contractors Inc. employees were installing sewer-line piping when the trench’s side…
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Wearable Technology Improving Ergonomics

Wearable Technology Improving Ergonomics

03.14.2024 Current Events
Wearable technology has emerged as a game-changer in workplace ergonomics, offering unprecedented insights into employee health and safety. These innovative…
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Ambiguous Rule Led to Electrocution

Ambiguous Rule Led to Electrocution

03.14.2024 Compliance
A recent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) decision shows that a worker’s electrocution was the result of an…
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Injured Worker to Claim Benefits

Injured Worker to Claim Benefits

03.14.2024 Compliance
On June 20th, 2021, Molly Sullivan, an airline worker for United Airlines, parked in Garage 2 and entered the third-floor…
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How to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace

How to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace

02.29.2024 Compliance
Mental health in the workplace is an important factor for employers to consider. Good mental health fosters a more productive…
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