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The data comes from 370,000 reports submitted on OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses.

The observance is part of a year-round campaign led by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

This new report summarizes the recommendations made by the CSB and some of the steps that have been taken by the chemical industry since 2005 to improve safety at refineries and other chemical facilities.

Let’s be blunt: Gutting worker protections isn’t about good governance — it’s about power, politics, and profit. And workers are the ones paying the price.

Federal health and safety initiatives are in trouble as NIOSH is decimated and OSHA’s fate is up in the air.

The decision to restructure NIOSH will have severe consequences for both U.S. workers and the public, especially concerning their respiratory protection approval process.

This restructuring marks a significant shift in workplace safety oversight, with many experts fearing a loss of scientific expertise, reduced regulatory effectiveness, and an increase in workplace hazards.