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Due to recent budgetary shortfalls and the length of time it takes federal OSHA to promulgate new rules, is it time for state occupational safety plans to step up their efforts to improve occupational safety?

If you type all day (as I do) and start experiencing wrist or hand discomfort, it stands to reason that switching to an ergonomic keyboard would help. But would it?

Industry stakeholder groups voice strong opposition to OSHA’s proposed silica rule as the comment period comes to a close. Read about this story and many others in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Cruise ships are becoming infamous for incidents in which numerous passengers become sick. I’ve wondered: Do Navy vessels also suffer from this issue?

At a time when many able-bodied workers are having trouble finding or keeping a steady job, I imagine it’s even harder for injured, ill or disabled workers.

During a recent House subcommittee hearing, a stakeholder and congressman raised concerns that employers may miss important information OSHA posts on its website.

Stakeholders raise concerns over OSHA’s “sub-regulatory” actions, and State Plan states may take occupational safety steps in the absence of federal action. Read about these stories and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

In the occupational safety world, we swim in a sea of abbreviations. But is there a proper way to pronounce them?

While watching the Super Bowl, I couldn’t help but think of the lingering issue of concussions in the NFL.

OSHA officially has a new assistant administrator. Read about Dorothy Dougherty and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.