Scott Mugno: What Can We Expect After His Hearing?
OK, now that the dust has settled, what do we think about the performance of OSHA Assistant Secretary nominee Scott…
The Halifax Explosion: This Day in Workplace Safety and Health
On Dec. 6, 1917 at 9:04 a.m., one hundred years ago today, the munitions ship Mont-Blanc, carrying nearly 3,000 tons…
Weekly Toll: The Bell Continues to Toll For American Workers
Bentleyville man dies at ArcelorMittal plant in Monessen Monessen, PA — A Bentleyville man died Sunday night at the ArcelorMittal…
Mugno Confirmation Hearing: Live Tweeting
I will be live-tweeting the Mugno confirmation hearing on Twitter (@jbarab) that has just begun. If you don’t follow me…
Worker Dies. Excuses Made.
Man killed at construction site for new Delaware home Blowing off a bit of steam here. Journalists take note. Check…
“Weird Noise Coming From the Chipper” as Employee is Dragged to his Death
This article by Elizabeth Floyd Mair of the Altamont Enterprise is a rare summary of a court case involving an…
Republicans Find New Ways to Roll Back Protections
Just what you needed One more thing to keep you up at night. One of things we complained about at…
OSHA Enforcement Update: Large Cases, More Press Releases.
At a Congressional hearing last month, Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta extolled the virtues of compliance assistance, cooperation over confrontation…