News from the Safety Industry

Just five weeks after the Safety 2019 conference and expo winds up in New Orleans is the July 17 deadline to submit a proposal, if you're interested in presenting at the 2020 conference.

MSHA announced Tuesday the availability of up to $400,000 in funding to support education and training to help identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe mining work conditions.

The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter's crew and hospital personnel participated in the training to practice safely transferring patients from the aircraft to the emergency department.

"Workers handling e-waste have no voice, no bargaining power, and they are breaking hazardous materials by their hands," said worker vice-chairperson James Towers. "Moreover, these workers are unaware of the many risks associated with handling e-waste."

April 17, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Partners with Contractors to Promote Safety During Construction of Florida Development Project

April 17, 2019

April 17, 2019

April 17, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Fines Pennsylvania Framing Contractor For Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards

April 17, 2019  

April 17, 2019   U.S. Department of Labor Joins Partnership to Promote Workplace Safety During North Huntsville, Alabama, Construction Project