“You’re biased” is probably a common expression on social media debates. Noting this, decades of research has highlighted that everybody has their …The bias blind spot: Perceptions of bias in self versus others
What constitutes “national security?” It’s not meant to be a trick question, but it is one that perhaps needs to be rethought for our modern world. This has become all the more apparent as the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy work on a possible deal to avert a United States debt default. We … Continue reading What Constitutes “National Security?”
CSB Releases Final Report into 2021 Fatal Acid Release at LyondellBasell La Porte Complex in La Porte, Texas Washington D.C., May 25, 2023 - Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report into the July 27, 2021, fatal acetic acid release at the LyondellBasell La Porte Complex in La … Continue reading U.S. Chemical Safety Board Issues Final Report into 2021 Fatal Acid Release at LyondellBassell La Port Complex in La Porte, Texas
More than a third of workplace injuries occur during employees’ first year on the job, regardless of age or industry experience, according to a new report from Travelers. In fact, an employee’s time spent in a particular role is one of the driving factors in injury frequency, according to Travelers 2023 Injury Impact Report, which … Continue reading 34% of Workplace Injuries Occur in First Year on the Job: Travelers
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) was signed by President Biden on December 29, 2022, and takes effect on June 27, 2023. The PWFA requires …Reasonable Accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives. — Read on http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/you-can-probably-beat-chatgpt-at-these-math-brainteasers-heres-why/
The federal government is planning to reform a workplace safety program that was scrutinized in a recent ProPublica investigation. The Star Program recognizes workplaces with strong safety programs and rewards them by curtailing the number of times government regulators show up randomly. It is based on the theory that motivating companies to adhere to best … Continue reading OSHA Plans to Reform “Star” Workplace Safety Program — ProPublica
The agency is mandated to safeguard the environment from damage caused by communication infrastructure. But when companies want to add new cell phone towers, build on protected land or launch satellites, the agency typically does little or nothing. — Read on http://www.propublica.org/article/fcc-environment-cell-towers-failures
A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) indicates that the economic toll of earthquakes has reached an estimated $14.7 billion in total annualized building damages and associated losses. That figure is double previous estimates and accounts for higher property values, building improvements and other factors, Property Casualty 360 recently reported. — Read on … Continue reading Intel | Earthquake Losses Skyrocketing Along with Home Values, Building Costs
As an alternative lens to yesterday’s post on the evidence surrounding safety culture interventions (* and however one wants to define the target of …Some debate around the construct of ‘safety culture’
MSHA News Release Posted [5/23/2023] Program will award up to $1M in grants to support mining community WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of up to $1 million in grant funding through its Brookwood-Sago grant program, which supports the delivery of education and training to the nation’s mining … Continue reading US Department of Labor announces availability of Brookwood-Sago grants to promote mine safety, health education, training | Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
US Department of Labor announces more than $12M in grant funding available for worker safety, health training grants WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of more than $12.7 million in funding to make more good jobs available to the U.S. workforce by supporting training initiatives designed to promote safe and … Continue reading US Department of Labor announces more than $12M in grant funding available for worker safety, health training grants
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