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Many leading organizations are following the lead of innovative manufacturers and retailers by turning to virtual reality training solutions.

    Oil and gas industry data shows increases in fatal accidents. Here are three areas that need attention.

The need for a comprehensive and accurate evaluation of prospective employees has never been more crucial. The use of a Post-Offer Employment Test (POET) has increasingly become a critical component of many organizations' hiring processes.  

BLS data shows that of the 5,190 fatal workplace injuries in 2021, 680 were associated with falls from elevations, about 13 percent of all deaths.

The 10^th annual OSHA National Safety Stand-Down event is scheduled from May 1-5, 2023, and encourages workplaces to discuss safety, potential fall hazards and the importance of fall prevention. 

To prepare employees for a fall rescue scenario, it could be beneficial to develop in-house rescue policies and procedures.

The construction industry is one of the most dangerous workplaces in the United States, with falls to a lower level being the leading cause of accidental death among construction workers.

Apps have become incredibly important for occupational health and safety, protecting workers without requiring them to carry another device.

Monitoring sound levels is important for worker or visitor safety, to avoid harmful sound levels. Sound level monitoring may also be tied to compliance.

MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2023 State Grants program.