Today, the U.S Fire Administration (USFA) announces the launch of the modernization effort to develop a new, interoperable fire information and analytics platform, known as the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS), for the American fire and emergency services. This effort is being carried out as a partnership between USFA and the U.S. Department of … Continue reading Media Advisory: USFA Announces New Fire Information Platform
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May 17: Stand Down to Save Lives | Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
Many accidents can be prevented with just a few minutes – or seconds – of precaution. The Stand Down to Save Lives is an opportunity for mine owners and operators to share safety measures that can prevent injuries and deaths. Host a toolbox talk, a discussion on common hazards, conduct workplace and equipment examinations, or … Continue reading May 17: Stand Down to Save Lives | Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
House lawmakers call for dramatic increases in child labor penalties – The Washington Post
Federal regulators and children’s advocates are grappling with a surge in reports of child labor across the country. The Labor Department in March reported a 69-percent increase in minors employed in violation of federal law since 2018. Between 2018 and 2022, federal regulators opened cases for 4,144 child labor violations covering 15,462 youth workers, according … Continue reading House lawmakers call for dramatic increases in child labor penalties – The Washington Post
Fighting for Safe Work: Injury Data Show Urgent Need for Intervention in NY State’s Warehouses – National Employment Law Project
An analysis of the latest available data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration shows persistently high rates of warehouse worker injury and these key findings: As warehouse jobs grow, workers in that industry—who are disproportionately Black and Latinx—experience injuries more than workers in any other industry in New … Continue reading Fighting for Safe Work: Injury Data Show Urgent Need for Intervention in NY State’s Warehouses – National Employment Law Project
Three McDonald’s franchisees in Kentucky pay $212K in fines after federal investigations find 305 minors — including 10-year-olds — working illegally | U.S. Department of Labor
LOUISVILLE, KY – Working in a kitchen late at night near dangerous cooking equipment is a reality for many adults in the food service industry. But finding 10-year-old kids in such a work environment is a cause for concern and action by the U.S. Department of Labor. Investigators from the department’s Wage and Hour Division … Continue reading Three McDonald’s franchisees in Kentucky pay $212K in fines after federal investigations find 305 minors — including 10-year-olds — working illegally | U.S. Department of Labor
Inherently Safer Design (ISD) solutions in confined spaces – Experts’ practical feedback in Quebec, Canada
This explored inherently safer design principles for reducing confined space risks. A literature review and interviews with 15 confined space (CS) …Inherently Safer Design (ISD) solutions in confined spaces – Experts’ practical feedback in Quebec, Canada
On the safety of nuclear power
Last week I wrote about the possibility of a new generation of small modular reactors, something a number of governments and businesses are betting …On the safety of nuclear power
Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 2023 | AFL-CIO
Over the last 50 years, there has been significant progress toward improving working conditions and protecting workers from job injuries, illnesses and deaths. Federal job safety agencies have issued many important regulations on safety hazards and health hazards like silica and coal dust, strengthened enforcement and expanded worker rights. These initiatives have undoubtedly made workplaces … Continue reading Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, 2023 | AFL-CIO
‘Dirty Dozen’ Dangerous Employers Named for Workers Memorial Day | Labor Notes
April 28 is Workers Memorial Day, commemorating those killed, sickened, or injured on the job. As part of a week of events, today the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health is releasing its “Dirty Dozen” report. Here are four of the employers COSH has picked out for the “Dirty Dozen” distinction in 2023 because … Continue reading ‘Dirty Dozen’ Dangerous Employers Named for Workers Memorial Day | Labor Notes
US Department of Labor finds Amazon failed to provide injured employees proper medical treatment at Castleton, New York, fulfillment facility
Similar citation issued at company facility in New Jersey in 2016 WASHINGTON - An ongoing investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has found Amazon failed to provide adequate medical treatment for traumatic and chronic injuries at a fulfillment center in Castleton, New York. OSHA determined that the company failed to … Continue reading US Department of Labor finds Amazon failed to provide injured employees proper medical treatment at Castleton, New York, fulfillment facility
Workers Memorial Day: Mourn for Tony Rice, and Fight for All Public Employees
Today is Workers Memorial day where we’re supposed to mourn for all workers killed on the job and fight for all of those still alive. But right now, …Workers Memorial Day: Mourn for Tony Rice, and Fight for All Public Employees
Workers Memorial Day 2023 — A Time for Reflection and a Call to Action
Ahh…. as Friday approaches, many working people breathe a sigh of relief. The weekend is in sight, spring is in the air, and there may be some time …Workers Memorial Day 2023 — A Time for Reflection and a Call to Action
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