Kyle W. Morrison

Workers’ Memorial Day prompted a congressional hearing on whistleblower protections and a call for better protecting workers from chemicals. Read about these stories and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

OSHA statistics show that approximately 90 workers die from confined space-related incidents every year. One expert says these incidents continue to occur because many workers and employers don't know what confined spaces actually are, the dangers that lurk inside, and the safeguards that need to be in place.

Could a law intended to help protect workers actually be putting them in danger? A recent study of New York state's "Scaffold Law" suggests as much, but the law's supporters are crying foul and say the study's methodology is flawed.

Worker safety advocates say paid sick days result in healthier workplaces. Several states and municipalities are considering legislation that would require employers to provide paid sick time, and proponents say the movement will continue to grow.

With today being Workers Memorial Day, we look back to remember and honor workers hurt or killed on the job, and strive to make a better workplace to ensure all workers stay safe. In today’s OSHA Roundup, learn what safety events are occurring this week across the country.

When an employee steps up to do the right thing, he or she should be rewarded. Unfortunately, sometimes that worker is punished instead.

The Center for Public Integrity recently was honored with its first Pulitzer Prize for its reporting on the scourge of black lung disease in miners. And just this week, steps were taken to end the deadly disease.

Indiana’s OSHA program responds to the results of a federal investigation into the state program, and federal OSHA takes an important step to update its permissible exposure limits. Read about these stories and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Occasionally, someone says something about safety I find noteworthy. Today, a State Plan state official criticizes federal OSHA’s recent investigation of the state agency.

While working on an article about New York state’s ‘Scaffold Law’, an interesting question popped up: Should employers face increased liability for workplace injuries and illnesses?