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What OSHA is Planning for 2020
Both OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration have big plans for 2020, as reflected in the recently released…
2018 Workplace Fatalities Increased Slightly – Transportation Incidents Remain Most Frequent
2018 workplace fatalities numbered 5,250 across the U.S., a 2 percent increase from the 5,147 in 2017, reports the U.S.
NFPA: U.S. Firefighter Deaths and Injuries Steady in 2018
In 2018, 64 firefighters died while on duty in the US, continuing a five-year trend of fewer than 70 deaths…
Crane Operator Requirements: The End of Medical Evaluation
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has removed the requirement for a physical (medical) evaluation for…
Top 10 Workplace Safety Articles of 2019
These 10 occupational health and safety articles from our Connection newsletters generated a lot of interest in 2019. We do our best…
Most Workplace Injury and Illness Rates Unchanged in 2018
There were 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in 2018. The overall numbers and…
Free Resource Helps Healthcare Facilities Meet CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule
NFPA has released a new white paper designed to help healthcare officials meet and re-examine the CMS emergency preparedness rule…
Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2019: Citations Drop 18 Percent, but List Unchanged
When the top 10 OSHA violations of 2019 were announced at the National Safety Council Congress and Expo on September…
Guide to Combustible Dust Regulations Now Available
Combustible dust continues to be a key safety concern for manufacturers, grain handlers and OSHA inspections. Workers in many industries…
Learn How to Protect Your Business from Disaster
How quickly a business returns to operation after a tornado, fire, flood or civil emergency often depends on emergency planning…
