December 9, 2021

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Short staffing 'continues to be the biggest risk' to Chemical Safety Board: EPA OIG report

Washington — Carrying on with only one of its five board seats filled "impairs the function" of the Chemical Safety Board and "continues to be the biggest risk" to agency operations, the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General contends in a new report. Read more
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Use of hearing protection iffy among noise-exposed workers: NIOSH

Washington — More than half of workers who are exposed to hazardous noise on the job don't consistently use hearing protection, results of a recent NIOSH study show. Read more
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OSHA's Top 10 most cited violations for FY 2021

Topping the list for the 11th straight year is Fall Protection – General Requirements. Also: The Top 10 "willful" and "serious" violations, a list of the year's highest penalties, and an exclusive Q&A with OSHA's Patrick Kapust. Read more
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Combating complacency

"Doing routine tasks without thinking about it" can increase the risk of on-the-job injury, regardless of worker age or experience level. Read more

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