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Resolution (S. Res. 509) and hearing coincide with this year’s observance of National Public Health Week, April 7-13.

Four young female former employees, including teens, will be paid more than $505,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit against owners of the Durango, Colo. franchise.

Legislation would require OSHA to finalize new combustible dust standards within 18 months.

Report finds that 82 percent of companies surveyed have HIV/AIDS programs to help employees already suffering from the disease or at risk of infection.

Inspection was prompted by an accident in which an employee died when he was crushed beneath his forklift after it went off a loading dock.

AIHA expresses support for HR 5522 but believes there is need for further action from OSHA.

Sixteen-member council advises the Secretary of Labor on occupational safety and health issues related to federal employees.

In the wake of construction worker deaths, there was little talk about whether the union should aggressively go after contractors and the Nevada OSHA.

Employers can take measures to help reduce hazards that are likely to encourage workplace violence.

IGA’s U.S. hand protection market demand study shows industrial glove demand had a 6.5 percent compound annual growth rate over a five-year period.