Celebrating the Life of a Working Mom
99 years, and well more than half of it working. Born of hardworking immigrant stock, Ellie had aspirations. She wanted…
Gratitude for Workers in My Life Today
One of my daily morning rituals is to think of 3 things I’m grateful for. Waking up is always Number…
Chavez-DeRemer Moves Forward. Sonderling Flails
Secretary of Labor nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer was approved this morning by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee by…
Not a Brain Fart: Blaming DEI for Air Disaster is Official
As if things couldn’t get even more depressing here in Washington DC, the mid-air collision between a military helicopter and…
New Year’s Workplace Safety (and other) Resolutions for 2024
With great power comes great responsibility. Americans of all stripes — from powerful political and economic leaders to the common…
Final Shift for the 5-Day Work Week?
I love words. You could call me a logophile. The word that comes to mind as I pen this blog…
13 Dead in a Week of Workplace Catastrophes
Thirteen workers were killed in two workplace catastrophes last week. Six workers were killed in a highway work zone near…
Happy Thanksgiving
We at Confined Space World Headquarters wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! There is much to be thankful for in…
Why Cops are Dying
It’s not easy — or safe — being a police officer in this country. Along with addressing serious issues related…
It’s Beginning to Look at Lot Like HanukkahChristmasKwanza: Buy Books
Whatever you celebrate — or if you’re just into Winter Solstice gift-giving, you can give the gift of books to…