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Construction Fatalities Decrease but Fatal-Injury Rate Climbs

Construction Fatalities Decrease but Fatal-Injury Rate Climbs

The number of fatal construction jobsite injuries declined in 2020 but the industry’s fatal injury rate rose, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported.

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Building effective support for mental wellbeing on construction sites

Building effective support for mental wellbeing on construction sites

Risk of suicide among site-based workers is three times the national average.

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All in on Safety Challenge

All in on Safety Challenge

Worker Participation is a core element of a workplace safety and health program. It's important to create an environment where all workers feel included, heard, and respected.

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For your information: New application portal for OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs

For your information: New application portal for OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs

OSHA has launched a new online portal for submitting applications for the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)

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White Paper: OSHA Vaccine Mandate

White Paper: OSHA Vaccine Mandate

On November 6, 2021, the 5th US Court of Appeals issued an injunction based on a legal challenge filed in its courts. On November 12, 2021, the 5th Circuit ruled that this injunction applies country-wide and has ordered OSHA to “take no steps to implement or enforce…until further court order.”

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FYI - Fostering a Safe Workplace Free from Retaliation

FYI - Fostering a Safe Workplace Free from Retaliation

Section 11(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act protects employees who exercise their rights under the law.

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Construction 2020 Workplace Injuries Down but Illnesses Rise

Construction 2020 Workplace Injuries Down but Illnesses Rise

Total nonfatal construction workplace injuries and illnesses declined 13% in 2020 from the year-earlier level

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OSHA launches initiative to protect Midwest workers from occupational exposure to hazardous substances

OSHA launches initiative to protect Midwest workers from occupational exposure to hazardous substances

Occupational exposure to hazardous substances, such as asbestosformaldehyde and cadmium, can lead to cancer and other long-term serious health diagnoses

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OSHA to create standard to protect workers from hazardous heat

OSHA to create standard to protect workers from hazardous heat

The comment period for establishing new workplace rules opens Oct. 27.

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We care about the safety and health of teen workers! #KeepTeenWorkersSafe #KeepWorkersSafe

We care about the safety and health of teen workers! #KeepTeenWorkersSafe #KeepWorkersSafe

#DYK Approximately every 5 mins. a teen 15-19 went to the emergency room for a workplace injury. 

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