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Published on October 24, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n OSHA Urges Workers, Public in Carolinas, Georgia, Florida to Be Aware of Hazards in Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Idalia<\/strong><\/p>\n The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is urging workers and the public to be aware of the hazards associated with recovery efforts after Hurricane Idalia. OSHA is providing resources and guidance to help workers and employers stay safe during cleanup and rebuilding operations.<\/p>\n OSHA Cites Houston-Area Manufacturer for 16 Repeat, Serious Violations<\/strong><\/p>\n The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Houston-area manufacturer Steel Industries of Houston LLC with 16 repeat and serious safety violations following an inspection of the company’s facility. OSHA found that the company exposed employees to a variety of hazards, including exposure to electrical hazards, machine hazards, and fall hazards.<\/p>\n Colorado Contractor Awaits Sentencing on Manslaughter Charge After Failing to Protect Employees in 2021 Trench Collapse<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A Colorado contractor is awaiting sentencing on a manslaughter charge after failing to protect his employees in a 2021 trench collapse that killed a 23-year-old worker. The contractor, Manuel Medina Jr., was cited by OSHA for multiple safety violations, including failing to properly shore the trench and failing to provide workers with adequate training.<\/p>\n New Study Finds Workplace Injuries and Deaths Are Costing the US Economy Billions of Dollars Each Year<\/strong><\/p>\n A new study by the National Safety Council (NSC) has found that workplace injuries and deaths are costing the US economy billions of dollars each year. The study found that the total cost of workplace injuries and deaths in 2022 was $195.1 billion.<\/p>\n OSHA Launches New Initiative to Address Workplace Violence<\/strong><\/p>\n OSHA has launched a new initiative to address workplace violence. The initiative, called the National Initiative to Prevent Workplace Violence, is designed to help employers and workers prevent and respond to workplace violence.<\/p>\n New Report Finds That Rates of Workplace Fatalities Are Declining, But More Needs to Be Done to Protect Workers<\/strong><\/p>\n A new report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has found that rates of workplace fatalities are declining. However, the report also found that there are still a significant number of workplace fatalities each year. In 2022, there were 5,190 workplace fatalities in the US.<\/p>\n There are a number of trends in workplace safety in the United States. Some of the key trends include:<\/p>\n There are a number of challenges facing workplace safety in the United States. Some of the key challenges include:<\/p>\nOSHA News Releases<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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