OSHA coordinates tech support for Gulf Coast cleanup and rebuilding September 16, 2005 The agency is working with FEMA and others to develop an overall worker safety and health strategyRead More
Foulke: How will he use his insider knowledge of OSHA? September 16, 2005 New boss is steeped in the history of the agency and knowledgeable about national safety and health policy issuesRead More
OSHA publishes final rule on consensus standards September 16, 2005 Eliminating outdated references will clarify employer obligations and reduce administrative burdens, agency saysRead More
Safety's bottom line September 8, 2005 Dealing with a serious workplace injury can be quite costly, says Oregon's DHSRead More
Most dangerous jobs September 8, 2005 Logging workers, aircraft pilots, fishermen top the list of deadliest occupations in U.S. last year, says BLSRead More
$4.7 million awarded to safety whistleblowers September 8, 2005 Jury ruled in favor of nuclear plant workers who say they were fired for airing safety concernsRead More
Post-Katrina: Emergency call for health professional volunteers September 8, 2005 DHHS is looking for various types of pros to assist in disaster relief work in the Gulf Coast regionRead More
Lead and E. coli bacteria counts high in New Orleans floodwaters, warns EPA September 8, 2005 Both the public and emergency responders should avoid direct contact with standing waterRead More
Groovin' at work (safely) September 8, 2005 Employees are bringing their own music to work far more than in years past, expert says; safety policies neededRead More
BP scrambles to audit and upgrade safety performance September 2, 2005 Petrochemical maker reacts to a string of incidents, including refinery explosion in March that killed 15Read More
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