safety
OSHA hits Wisconsin shipyard with $1.4 million fine for lead poisoning of workers
August 3, 2016OSHA shut the shipyard after inspectors found workers suffered from lead poisoning and exposure to harmful contaminants.
Read moreOSHA to take first steps this fall towards potential rule to curb workplace violence
July 28, 2016The request for a new rule came from National Nurses United; RNs have been prime victims of workplace violence.
Read moreNurses union asks OSHA for workplace violence standard
July 15, 2016National Nurses United has formally petitioned OSHA to pass a new standard that would help prevent violent attacks on healthcare workers.
Read moreRail workers group condemns allowance of single-worker freight trains
July 7, 2016Railroad workers are organizing for more effective rulemaking.
Read moreConsumers League warns teens about summer jobs that can kill
June 10, 2016"Always follow safety training. Working safely and carefully may slow you down, but ignoring safe work procedures is a fast track to injury."
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