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Many types of workers can be exposed to lead through various activities. Workers at risk may include managers, line supervisors, or field workers such as those from plumbing companies, city utilities, or construction companies who work with water lines. 

Fall Protection – General Requirements remains at the top of the list for the 13th year in a row.

To help educational institutions better understand their regulatory risks and responsibilities, the free one-hour event takes place on Thursday, November 9, at 1:00 PM CST.

The EEOC published proposed regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act on 08/11/2023. Read this article for answers to your questions. 

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold an online meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, to hear public comments and suggestions.

In this article, we'll explore the intricacies of ergonomic hazards, from physical ailments like muscle strains and carpal tunnel syndrome to the broader implications they have in the workplace. We'll also explore OSHA's national emphasis program and uncover practical, impactful solutions that can be implemented across various work environments. 

OSHA officers will start pounding the pavement soon under the National Emphasis Program on Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations. 

Safety professionals need to look closer into risk to go beyond regulatory compliance and achieve greater safety and operational goals.