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Dispatches From the Front Lines of Workplace Safety

July 15, 2026 Jordan Barab

Lots happening in the world of workplace safety and labor. Nevada lawmakers oppose weakening OSHA enforcement, Boston workers get more…

Chemical Safety Board Dispatches (Short Stuff) Meatpacking & Poultry Workers Silica Workplace Violence

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Workplace Safety and Health

May 21, 2026 Jordan Barab

Next OSHA Inspection: The Fifth of Never We recently summarized the findings of the AFL-CIO’s 2026 Death on the Job…

Agriculture Confined Space Dispatches (Short Stuff) Enforcement Journalism Labor Unions Meatpacking & Poultry Workers

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Workplace Safety and Health

March 2, 2026 Jordan Barab

OSHA Inspections Down 20% in 2025; Keeling Promises More Hiring A group of Democratic Senators has send a letter to…

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Dispatches From the Front Lines of Workplace Safety and Health

October 3, 2025 Jordan Barab

There is a lot happening in the world of workplace safety and health. . Miners Rally to Force Silica Protections…

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July 22, 2025 Jordan Barab

I’ll taking a break for the next couple of weeks (and hopefully away from the computer.) But just because there’s…

Climate Change Criminal Prosecution Dispatches (Short Stuff) DOGE NIOSH Public Employees Trump

Dispatches From The Front Lines of Workplace Safety & Health

April 16, 2025 Jordan Barab

What’s going on in the world of workplace safety and health? Read on. It’s not all bad news.

Construction COSH Groups Dispatches (Short Stuff) Mine Safety MSHA Workers Memorial Day

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Workplace Safety and Health

March 13, 2025 Jordan Barab

Miners Beware Ten miners have been killed on the job between January 3 and March 5, 2025 – more than…

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Dispatches From the Front Lines of Workplace Safety & Health

February 25, 2025 Jordan Barab

OSHA Cites Tesla OSHA has issued a citation against Tesla in Texas for violation of OSHA standard leading to the…

Child Labor Dispatches (Short Stuff) Fires and Firefighting Immigrants Meatpacking & Poultry Workers Short Stuff

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Occupational Safety and Health

January 28, 2025 Jordan Barab

Firefighting Causes Cancer Mindy Isser in Jacobin describes how toxic chemicals and materials released during fires result in firefighters being…

Child Labor COVID-19 Criminal Prosecution Dispatches (Short Stuff) Heat Public Employees

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Workplace Safety and Health

May 2, 2024 Jordan Barab

New Mexico OSHA Cites City of Roswell for Fatal Trench Collapse New Mexico OSHA has issued a $621,768 citation against…