Labor

Frankfort, KY — Legislation intended to clarify criminal trespass laws to enhance worker safety in Kentucky has advanced out of the state House. Sponsored by...

Dayton, OH — A new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association stresses the importance of following manufacturer recommendations for equipment used during...

Washington — A recent OSHA letter of interpretation explores whether a burn injury, caused by a set of personal lithium-ion batteries, is considered “work-related.” The...

Washington — The National Safety Council is commending ASTM for updating its standard on serious incident and fatality prevention, which NSC says will “help...

Salem, OR — The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences has released an online training course for workers in the logging industry. The free Oregon...

Arlington, TX — Engineers from the University of Texas at Arlington say they’ve developed a soft, air-powered exoskeleton that shows promise in helping workers...

Washington — OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration both face “significant challenges” in ensuring workers’ safety and health, according to a report...

Washington — Although Mine Safety and Health Administration head Wayne Palmer aspires to be as “visible, engaged and responsive as possible with the industry...

Sacramento, CA — A new California law aimed at curbing cases of silicosis among workers who cut, grind, polish and drill stone countertops is now in effect.

Washington — Workers in private industry experienced fewer nonfatal injuries and illnesses on the job in 2024 than in 2023, according to Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses data released Jan. 22 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.