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There’s another reason to highlight the importance of mental health right now. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Last year, the Helpline Center received 13,577 calls, texts, and chats through 988.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers teams around the world are taking time this week to talk about what it means to work at heights, ...
For more than half a century, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a division of the Department ...
Employers nationwide are encouraged to pause work during the week of May 5–9 to raise awareness and prevent deadly falls in construction.
Construction Safety Week begins Monday by calling on contractors to recommit to worker health and well-being, according to a ...
Despite being over 30 years old, OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) remains widely misunderstood. With ...
Wildlife encounters in the workplace may be uncommon, but they can disrupt operations and pose serious risks. By planning ahead and educating employees, you can minimize these hazards and ensure ...
Workplace advocates rallied Monday for Wyoming’s state and federal lawmakers to end the state’s right-to-work policies and ...
Over 50 years ago on April 28, 1971, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) went into effect, promising workers the ...
When companies and policymakers prioritize worker safety, they reduce liability costs, minimize productivity losses and protect the economy. For those who argue that OSHA is unnecessary ...
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Patrick Harkins, D, who serves part of Erie County, would extend OSHA protections to public sector workers, who are currently not held to the same safety standards as ...
These laws prohibit certain actions by employers while providing rules for accommodations and workplace safety. Some of the federal protection laws include the Fair Labor Standards Act ...