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An Ohio company has learned the hard way that failing to provide cave-in protection for its workers can result in...cave-ins, and OSHA citations.

The USDA says it's getting out in front of potential worker safety implications of a plan aimed at speeding up processing but that shouldn't be it's only concern, according to a watchdog group.

Scientists say they have identified five eating patterns for U.S. adults that are strongly influenced by age, race, region, gender, income and education.

Those registering for AIHce 2012 by the earlybird deadline -- tomorrow -- will save up to $200.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is developing a new voluntary and secure electronic occupational safety and health surveillance system that will help keep track of workplace data.

OSHA has cited Stella-Jones Corp., a manufacturer of railroad ties, with 16 safety violations, including one willful, following the crushing death of a worker who was caught in a machine at the company's facility in Warrior.

A team of investigators has determined that a release of toxic gas at a CITGO refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas last week occurred during a leak from a piping flange.

A state office in Michigan is recommending the elimination of hundreds of Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administraton (MIOSHA) rules that meet or exceed federal standards.

Smartphones are showing promise in disease surveillance in the developing world.

ISEA has published a new industry standard on insulating apparel to assist workers in cold temperature working environments.