Falls from heights remained the most frequently cited workplace safety violation for the 15th consecutive year, contributing to 725 workplace deaths in 2023, according to new data from the National… …
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30% of injured workers don’t report workplace pain: NSC research
Nearly 30 per cent of workers who experience pain at work don’t report it to their employers, according to new research that highlights a major communication gap in workplace safety… …
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Florida roofing contractor faces $752,846 in penalties after worker falls through skylight
The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Jacksonville roofing contractor with 10 safety violations and proposed penalties totaling $752,846 after a worker fell through a residential skylight and required …
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An overdose of orange cones? What the review of New Zealand’s workplace safety rules must get right
By Joanne Crawford, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington; Chris Peace, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, and Danaë Anderson, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University …
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How remembering railway accidents from 100 years ago can make the industry safer today
By Mike Esbester, University of Portsmouth According to a recent report, the UK rail industry is a relatively safe environment for both passengers and workers. The findings, from the Rail… …
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The U.S.’s asbestos U-turn: why the Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering its ban
By Allen Haddrell, University of Bristol Once asbestos enters the lungs, it doesn’t leave. Its sharp, microscopic fibres scar tissues, trigger inflammation and can cause deadly diseases like mesothelioma, lung… …
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What’s behind the high rate of suicide in Australia’s construction industry?
By Milad Haghani, The University of Melbourne and Nick Haslam, The University of Melbourne The construction industry is a pillar of Australia’s economy, employing more than a million people. But… …



