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Each November and December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases their annual reports on workplace illnesses and injuries.

Pedestrians walking by a construction site may be momentarily shaken by the noise generated from heavy equipment, but what about the construction workers themselves? 

The landscape of workplace safety is poised for potential shifts as a new administration takes the reins of power.

OSHA's first arc-flash guidance update in almost 20 years provides guidance to ensure that arc-flash protective clothing and equipment is provided for and worn by anyone working on or near energized equipment. 

The decline in reported cases was largely driven by a 56.6% decrease in reported illnesses, which fell to 200,100 cases in 2023. 

The revised standard is helping to elevate World Standards Week, an event held Nov. 12-14 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to promote best practices in workplace safety.

Preliminary agency data show a decrease in fatalities the agency is mandated to investigate, including significant reductions in fatal injuries from trench collapses and falls.

Are we doing enough to keep firefighters safe? No, we are not – but setting priorities and executing on requirements is easier said than done.