MSHA Announces Increased Fatality Prevention Efforts
The agency made the announcement in the wake of two mining stakeholder safety summits and 20 mining deaths since October 2013.
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Monthly archives: May, 2014
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30 MAY 14
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30 MAY 14
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CDC: U.S. Measles Cases Hit 20-Year High
With 288 cases reported to it as of May 23, the agency is urging people without them to be vaccinated as 2014′s summer travel season nears.
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29 MAY 14
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Falls Just Waiting to Happen (Photo Gallery)
Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, accounting for 269 of the 775 construction fatalities recorded in 2012. And like other fatal workplace injuries, they’re largely preventable. Next week’s National Safety Stand-Down (June 2-6) will highlight the importance of fall protection at construction sites. In the meantime, these images provide some
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Spate of Fatalities Prompts Cal/OSHA to Target Construction Sites
A spate of worker deaths has prompted Cal/OSHA to target construction sites in the San Francisco Bay Area. Agency compliance officers will inspect construction sites to determine whether employers have implemented adequate safety measures. The agency points to four recent incidents at California construction sites, all of which are under investigation: read more
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