The agency urges caution as communities continue to face power outages, structural damage, and storm debris. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has…
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OSHA Opens Investigation After Delta Airlines Workplace Deaths
Two workers were killed and one seriously injured after a plane tire explosion. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) opened an investigation into Delta Airlines after an…
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Dollar General Reaches Settlement with OSHA on Workplace Safety
The retail giant commits to extensive safety reforms and employee training across 19,000 stores nationwide. The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
Read MoreLabor Department Announces Investment in Employee Safety, Health Training, and Education
The agency provided grants through OSHA under the Good Jobs initiative. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced the release of over $12.7 million in training grants through…
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Douglas Parker, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health
Douglas Parker, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health
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Labor Department Announces “Workers Memorial Day“ Events
The agency is hosting events to commemorate workers fatally injured on the job. President Joe Biden’s administration will observe Workers Memorial Day on April 28, and the Department…
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Proposed OSHA Rule Supports Employees’ Rights During Inspections
The move would clarify guidelines for designating representatives, enhancing fairness and effectiveness in OSHA inspections. The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule regarding employee rights to…
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OSHA Proposal Expands Protections for Emergency Responders
The guidance updates decades-old standards for firefighters, EMTs, and search and rescue workers. The Department of Labor’s Occupational and Safety Health Administration will publish a proposal this month…
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OSHA Launches Initiative to Safeguard Workers from Silica Dust
The department is increasing enforcement and compliance support to address severe health risks. The U.S. Department of Labor recently introduced a new initiative through the Occupational Safety and…
Read MoreDepartment of Labor Promotes Mental Health in the Workplace
Labor officials met in Boston to support mental health strategies in work environments. The U.S. Department of Labor sent officials to Boston to participate in an event at…
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