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Fatal Work Injuries Increased Again in 2019, Non-fatal Injuries Remained Steady
Newly released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that fatal workplace injuries increased 2 percent from 2018…
October 2020 Workplace Safety News and Notes
NSC Observes 10th Anniversary of Distracted Driving Awareness Month The National Safety Council recognized the 10th anniversary of Distracted Driving…
COVID-19 Safety Tips for Voting Sites on Election Day
On Tuesday, November 3, millions of Americans are expected to vote in the U.S. presidential election. This year, Election Day…
OSHA Fines Reach $2.25 million from July to September 2020
​Federal OSHA fines from July to September 2020 exceeded $2.2 million. OSHA inspections resulted in just nine significant fines (over…
2019 Workforce Positive Drug Tests Highest in 16 Years
The rate of positive workforce drug tests hit a sixteen-year high – reaching 4.5% in 2019, according to a new…
COVID-19 Safety Tips for Voting Centers
Polling jurisdictions face serious challenges to safely conduct in-person voting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health and safety are top concerns…
New OSHA COVID-19 FAQs – and Fines
​As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, OSHA has released new COVID-19 FAQs for employers, as well as information on recent COVID…
COVID-19 Safety Tips for Schools and Universities
Schools and educational institutions across the country are working hard to keep students and staff safe from COVID-19, and it’s…
National Farm Safety and Health Week Focuses on Farmers
Sept 20-26 is National Farm Safety and Health Week 2020 Agriculture is still the most dangerous job sector in America,…
OSHA Fines Top $6.2 million from April to June 2020
Total federal OSHA fines from April to June 2020 exceeded $6.2 million. OSHA inspections resulted in 22 significant fines (over…
