The U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker issued a statement regarding the release by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of its 2021 Census of Fatal … [Read more...] about Statement by Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety, Health on 2021 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
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OSHA Alert: Prevent Heat Illness at Work
Dangerous heat exposure can occur indoors or outdoors. This publication suggests ways that employers can keep workers safe. … [Read more...] about OSHA Alert: Prevent Heat Illness at Work
Prevent Heat Illness at Work (poster)
Outdoor and indoor heat exposure can be dangerous. This poster provides tips on how to protect yourself and others from heat illness. … [Read more...] about Prevent Heat Illness at Work (poster)
Prevent Heat Illness at Work (brochure)
Outdoor and indoor heat exposure can be dangerous. This brochure provides tips on how to protect yourself and others from heat illness. … [Read more...] about Prevent Heat Illness at Work (brochure)
OSHA Quick Card: Protecting Workers From Heat Stress
Exposure to heat can cause illness and death. The most serious heat illness is heat stroke. This Quick Card offers tips on how to recognize, prevent, and protect workers from heat illness. … [Read more...] about OSHA Quick Card: Protecting Workers From Heat Stress
Alarming Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities Spurs US Department of Labor to Announce Enhanced Nationwide Enforcement, Additional Oversight
22 worker fatalities in trenching and excavation work in first half of 2022, which is more than all year of 2021, prompts the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration … [Read more...] about Alarming Rise in Trench-Related Fatalities Spurs US Department of Labor to Announce Enhanced Nationwide Enforcement, Additional Oversight