March 7, 2017
On the same day that the Senate voted to repeal requirements that large federal contractors reveal safety violations, a U.S. Senator released a new report detailing contractor safety.
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March 1, 2017
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has released a free online platform to educate business owners and members of the community on steps to ensure a safe, crime-free work environment.
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February 22, 2017
The opioid epidemic has found its way into the workplace. Find out what employers are doing to help fight prescription drug abuse. A new report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans finds that employers have implemented a number of initiatives to address the issue.
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February 21, 2017
The fact that the top job at OSHA remains unfilled has not deterred house Democrats from seeking to amend the act that establishes job safety laws in the U.S. Get the latest information here.
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February 17, 2017
When a group of firefighters got more sleep, feeling rested wasn’t the only benefit. They also reduced their risk of injury and disability.
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January 25, 2017
Across the country, 35,092 people died on our nation’s roads in 2015 - a 7.2 percent increase over the previous year. To address this serious issue and begin working toward making roadway fatalities a thing of the past.
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January 16, 2017
On December 19, OSHA issued a final rule that clarifies an employer's continuing obligation to make and maintain an accurate record of each recordable injury and illness. The final rule went into effect January 18, 2017.
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January 10, 2017
If you’re looking to jump start an occupational safety and health program, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has some help for you. The institute, and its Total Worker Health initiative, have released a workbook with valuable information and recommendations.
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