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Worker safety groups release new U.S. worker fatality database

Data and accompanying maps can be sorted by state and industry

April 29, 2015

On the heels of Workers’ Memorial Day, a coalition of safety groups has released the U.S. Worker Fatality Database, with accompanying maps and infographics.

Supply chain sustainability now the prize, study finds

January 5, 2015

According to a DNV GL survey of 2,160 professionals from businesses in different sectors in Europe, the Americas and Asia, supply chain sustainability is ranking higher on the corporate agenda as a result of greater consumer demand.

GREENLINE Gangways by Benko Products

January 5, 2015

Benko Products’ line of GREENLINE Gangways are available in custom widths, lengths and finishes to meet the most challenging applications.

11 workers killed in communication tower incidents so far in 2014

September 30, 2014

Following the death of two workers from the collapse of a cell tower they were dismantling March 25, OSHA has cited Wireless Horizon Inc. for two willful and four serious safety violations.

Day & Zimmermann: “Safety is not simply another thing we look to control…”

September 23, 2014

Food for thought about policies and values for protecting the safety of temporary and independent contract worker, stated on staffing firm Day & Zimmermann’s web site:

Feds slam California over Cal/OSHA

"An agency completely adrift"

August 28, 2014

The California agency that’s supposed to help protect workers from on the job hazards and investigate working condition safety issues is doing a lackluster job, the U.S. Department of Labor says.

NIOSH Total Worker Health symposium is Oct. 6-8 in Maryland

First-ever international gathering brings together 500 agencies

August 14, 2014

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is preparing to host the 1st International Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health, which will be held October 6-8 in Bethesda, MD.

CSB chief welcomes safe workplaces Executive Order

August 1, 2014

Statement of Rafael Moure-Eraso, Chairperson of the U.S. Chemical Safety And Hazard Investigation Board (CSB), on the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order.

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OSHA's Michaels and NIOSH'S Howard on worker safety, health

Speeches at National COSH gathering highlight current concerns

December 17, 2013

Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA and Dr. John Howard, Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), spoke recently at the 2013 National Worker Safety and Health Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

Quality hand protection carries cost advantages

Dave Shutt

November 4, 2013

To choose the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) in terms of hand protection, one must begin with defining need, choosing a high-quality product with longevity, performance, comfort and fit