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New York advocacy group releases ‘Deadly Skyline’ report on construction worker deaths

New York — The number of construction workers killed in New York state fell nearly 26% in 2024 from a 10-year high the year...

Report links psychosocial hazards at work to more than 800,000 early deaths

Geneva — Cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders stemming from on-the-job psychosocial risk factors may contribute to hundreds of thousands of worker deaths each...

Survey shows that workers want mental health support from employers

Arlington, VA — Despite strong demand for mental health-related training and resources, less than a third of employees receive any at work, results of...

NSC report highlights the benefits of MSD prevention technology

Washington — Use of technologies designed to prevent on-the-job musculoskeletal disorders also contribute to improved awareness, reduced mental stress and increased job satisfaction, the...
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Small construction companies make safety gains, but still have room to improve: report

Boston — Although smaller construction firms continue to make strides in their commitment to employee safety, health and well-being, they still have room for...

Injuries are becoming ‘more complex,’ workers’ comp claims show

Hartford, CT — Although workplace injury rates are declining, the injuries that do occur are “growing more complex and taking longer to heal,” according...

Could your office layout contribute to workplace bullying?

Linköping, Sweden — Workplace bullying is more likely to occur in open-plan office settings than in work environments in which employees have their own...

FMCSA to study trucker schedules and fatigue

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration intends to study how truck drivers’ work schedules affect their fatigue levels and performance. In November, FMCSA...
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Report details financial toll of misclassifying independent contractors

Washington — Misclassifying employees as independent contractors not only can cost workers tens of thousands of dollars in annual lost wages, but it can...

PPE group warns against ‘outlandish’ online claims about safety footwear

Hemel Hempstead, England — “If you value your feet, don’t always believe what you see,” the British Safety Industry Federation cautions after finding that...

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