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A National Crisis: New AFL-CIO Report Reveals 150 Daily U.S. Worker Deaths in 2016 Post by AFL-CIO found here April 26, 2018 “View Report here: https://aflcio.org/dotj According to a report released today by the AFL-CIO, 5,190 American workers died on the job in 2016, an increase from 4,836 deaths the previous year. Another estimated 50,000 to 60,000
Read moreThis article was originally published by U.S. Department of Labor on March, 2 2018. “WASHINGTON, DC – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today that it will start enforcement of the final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium in general, construction, and shipyard industries on May 11, 2018. This timeframe will ensure that stakeholders
Read moreThis article was published on OSHA’s website and can be viewed here. “Statement from OSHA Regarding Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2016 WASHINGTON, DC – The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of 2016 Fatal Occupational Injuries reports there were 5,190 workplace fatalities in 2016, a 7-percent increase from 2015. The fatal injury rate also increased from 3.4
Read moreCivil penalty amounts for violations of workplace safety and health standards increased by two percent from last year. New penalties for willful and repeat violations are $129,336 per violation; serious, other-than-serious, and posting requirements are $12, 934 per violation; and failure to correct violations is $12,934 for each day the condition continues. States that operate
Read moreCDC / NIOSH Respirator Buyer Alert NIOSH has become aware of a counterfeit N95 Respirator on the market. While the TC number and private label holder (KOSTO) are valid, this unapproved unit can be identified by the misspelling of NIOSH on the front of the respirator. How can you be sure your respirator is truly
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