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The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries unveils updated safety rules for petroleum refineries, focusing on proactive risk reduction and enhanced safety measures, in response to past tragic incidents.

FB International Inc. in New Jersey faces nearly $257K in fines after an OSHA inspection uncovers multiple safety and health violations, highlighting the need for improved workplace safety standards.

The U.S. Department of Labor announces a new rule requiring certain high-hazard industry employers to submit more comprehensive electronic injury and illness data, aiming to enhance workplace safety and provide valuable insights for strategic interventions and informed decision-making.

The U.S. Department of Labor awards an additional $2.8 million to Ohio for combating the opioid crisis, focusing on workforce retraining and public health support, completing a total grant of $8.5 million.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration announces a final rule to protect miners from accidents related to surface mobile equipment, focusing on written safety programs, training, and hazard mitigation in the mining industry.

OSHA and the National Association of Health Care Assistants form an alliance to improve safety and health for certified nursing assistants in Missouri, focusing on training and education in mental health, hazard prevention, and workers rights.

The report found a total of 5,486 fatal occupational injuries in the United States in 2022.

Explore key findings from ISNs latest Serious Injuries and Fatalities White Paper, offering in-depth analysis on workplace safety trends and risks in Transportation, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Mining, and Utilities sectors.

The report found a total of 5,486 fatal occupational injuries in the United States in 2022.

Explore the latest developments in legislation aimed at supporting coal miners with black lung, including the introduction of the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, and the challenges facing new silica dust standards.