Weekly Toll: Death In the American Workplace
Another depressing installment of the Weekly Toll. Note that there are 39 fatalities listed here, going back, more or less,…
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Making Recess Fun Again: One more week left of Congressional recess. Anyone talked to their Senator or Representative about not…
Asbestos: Still a Killer
Hear much about asbestos lately? Think it’s one of those hazards from the past? Think again. An estimated 50,000 workers…
“Human Error?” Don’t Believe Everything Your Read
Dense cloud of chlorine threatens community near chemical plant. Chemical Safety Board issues preliminary findings of investigation of a chemical…
Workers Memorial Day, April 28
Workers Memorial Day — when people from around the world come together to remember those who have been killed, injured…
OSHA Enforcement Update: Confined Space Writes OSHA Press Releases
If OSHA won’t do it, Confined Space will. During the Obama administration, OSHA’s policy was to issue a press release…
BREAKING!!! OSHA Issues First Enforcement Press Release Announcing $1.5 million fine for two trench deaths
Employer in fatal Boston trench collapse did not provide safety training and basic safeguards for employees, OSHA finds Atlantic Drain…
Blood in your food: Injury and Death on Farms
There are many metaphors that are commonly used in Washington DC . One of those metaphors is to describe something…
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Home Sweet Home: Congress is home for two weeks. Hopefully all of you are planning on talking to your Senators…
EPA Cuts: Making America Crap Again
The New York Times points out how much everyone will love the Trump administration’s drastic 31 percent cuts to the…