University, fire department fined in sinkhole death May 20, 2005 Southern Wesleyan didn't report fatality within eight hours; rescue workers entered space without testing airRead More
Painkillers put miners at risk May 20, 2005 Kentucky state inspectors are being trained to identify workers who might be under the influenceRead More
ASSE applauds third-party consulting legislation May 13, 2005 Audit program would complement and strengthen OSHA's enforcement roleRead More
Workers put down tools over safety concerns May 13, 2005 Alcoa refinery workers in Australia went on strike after workers' faces were burnt by a caustic substance, union claimsRead More
OSHA issues fine for bacteria exposure May 13, 2005 Boston University and Boston Medical Center Corp. each hit with citations alleging serious violationsRead More
Hit-and-run fatality in construction zone leads to indictments May 13, 2005 Accident occurred despite extensive safety precautions at the work siteRead More
Disaster site training program launched by OSHA May 13, 2005 "Disaster Site Worker Outreach Training Program" to train workers who give support in emergency response and recovery operationsRead More
Self-care can save healthcare dollars May 13, 2005 Tools include health fairs, health screenings, hotlines, incentives, employee and family education, and moreRead More
Gap widens between safe and unsafe hospitals, study reports May 6, 2005 While patient safety incidents increased, safest hospitals grew even saferRead More
Stealth Bush campaign against workplace safety's "worst actors" May 6, 2005 Partnership will target employers who operate the nation's most dangerous workplacesRead More
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