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Applications are due on July 7, 2023. 

OSHA inspections at Dollar General stores commonly find aisles, emergency exits, fire extinguishers and electrical panels blocked by stored merchandise and other materials, and boxes stacked unsafely. 

Awards are granted in two categories: Excellence and innovation

Toxic chemicals at Camp Lejeune creates ripple effect on OHS practice of tracking harmful exposure.

On June 27, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will update its “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster with information about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

Doug Parker will discuss the latest activities and future plans of OSHA. 

BLS data shows that of the 5,190 fatal workplace injuries in 2021, 680 were associated with falls from elevations, about 13 percent of all deaths.

Amazon, Tesla, FedEx, Class I Railroads are among those cited. Data also shows that injuries and fatalities are on the rise as minority workers suffer highest rates of on-the-job deaths.

On this Workers Memorial Day, remember that we all have a role to play in making sure our nation’s workplaces do not endanger our safety and health.

MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2023 State Grants program.