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The OSH Act—A Response to Workplace Tragedies

(3 days ago) During the Great Depression, about three thousand men, mostly migrant and black workers, came to West Virginia to dig a 3-mile tunnel through Gauley Mountain to divert water from the New River to … See more

https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2021/11/23/historical-disasters/

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10 Notable Accidents and Catastrophes Britannica

(2 days ago) WEBMining is an inherently dangerous business, and the cost of extracting a given material has often included human lives. Few mining accidents have ended as joyfully as the rescue in Chile in October 2010. The worst …

https://www.britannica.com/list/the-perils-of-industry-10-notable-accidents-and-catastrophes

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5 Events that Changed Workplace Health and Safety …

(7 days ago) WEBBhopal Tragedy. Factory Fire in Bangladesh. Contribution of Organized Labor. Contribution of Specific Health Problems. Lung Diseases. Mercury Poisoning. Asbestos-related Diseases. Conclusion. Safety and …

https://trdsf.com/blogs/news/5-events-that-changed-workplace-health-and-safety-movement

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OSHA's most interesting cases Safety+Health

(3 days ago) WEBAt the 2022 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in September, OSHA staffers highlighted three investigations – and the lessons learned – during the agency’s “Most Interesting Cases” Technical Session. The …

https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/23342-oshas-most-interesting-cases

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The 6 Most Dangerous Workplace Disasters in U.S. History

(4 days ago) WEBA common thread that binds most of these catastrophic incidents is the sheer disregard for workers’ safety. In most cases, the accidents could have been …

https://pocketstop.com/blog/the-6-most-dangerous-workplace-disasters-in-u-s-history/

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Deadliest Workplace Accidents American Experience PBS

(7 days ago) WEBDeadliest Workplace Accidents. January 10, 1860. Lawrence, Massachusetts. The Pemberton Mill, a large cotton goods factory, collapses without warning, killing an …

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/triangle-fire-deadliest-workplace-accidents/

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WHO/ILO: Almost 2 million people die from work …

(1 days ago) WEBWork-related diseases and injuries strain health systems, reduce productivity and can have a catastrophic impact on household incomes, the report warns. Globally, work-related deaths per population …

https://www.who.int/news/item/17-09-2021-who-ilo-almost-2-million-people-die-from-work-related-causes-each-year

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OHS Canada 2022 year in review: The stories that …

(7 days ago) WEBThe 30 th anniversary of the Westray mine disaster passed, and family members called for more applications of Bill C-45, which allows for criminal charges in health and safety incidents. On the water, …

https://www.ohscanada.com/features/ohs-canada-2022-year-in-review-the-stories-that-shaped-workplace-safety/

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Industrial safety: top 6 worst accidents in history - G.M.

(3 days ago) WEBIndustrial safety can be defined as the set of policies putted in place to avoid damage to people and goods involved in an industrial activity. It is a constantly evolving discipline and a matter of primary importance. In the …

https://news.gminternational.com/industrial-safety-top-6-worst-accidents-in-history

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10 Deadliest and Most Gruesome Workplace Accidents

(Just Now) WEB7. Bhopal gas disaster. Bhopal Medical Appeal, Martin Stott via Wikimedia Commons. The Bhopal gas tragedy took place on December 2, 1984 at the Union …

https://www.careeraddict.com/top-5-most-horrifying-workplace-accidents

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Timeline - History of Occupational Safety and Health

(5 days ago) WEBThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was formed on 1 January 1975 under the leadership of its first Director, John Locke. HSE’s remit was to undertake the …

https://www.historyofosh.org.uk/timeline.html

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Amazon warehouse robots 'increase staff injuries' - BBC

(4 days ago) WEBAmazon warehouse robots 'increase staff injuries'. 30 September 2020. Reuters. Amazon has defended its safety record. Amazon's use of robots in its …

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54355803

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Nine worst safety disasters in Canadian history

(8 days ago) WEBIn 1956, a second explosion occurred, ultimately killing 39 miners. The explosion was caused by a mine train accident. In 1958, a “bump” (or underground …

https://www.thesafetymag.com/ca/topics/safety-and-ppe/nine-worst-safety-disasters-in-canadian-history/406554

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Overcoming limiting mind-sets to improve safety - McKinsey

(6 days ago) WEBMost large industrial companies that face workplace hazards devote considerable resources to reducing injuries and incidents. They have a health, safety, …

https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/overcoming-limiting-mind-sets-to-improve-safety

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List of accidents and disasters by death toll - Wikipedia

(5 days ago) WEBThis is a list of accidents and disasters by death toll.It shows the number of fatalities associated with various explosions, structural fires, flood disasters, coal mine disasters, …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accidents_and_disasters_by_death_toll

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Real Life Workplace Safety Stories TriMedia Environmental

(7 days ago) WEBBumble Bee replaced all of their ovens after the accident, costing about $3 million. They also paid $1.5 million to Melena’s family. Another $1.5 million added up in …

https://trimediaee.com/blog/health-safety/real-life-workplace-safety-stories/

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Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2021 Workplace Safety Strategies

(Just Now) WEBThat’s a great question. OSHA’s stated mission is “to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, …

https://healthsafe.com/blog/what-were-the-top-10-osha-workplace-safety-violations-in-2021/

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The 50 Most Influential EHS Leaders EHS Today

(4 days ago) WEBJackson is the first African-American to serve as EPA administrator. Joseph A. (Joe) Main was nominated by President Obama as Assistant Secretary of Labor for …

https://www.ehstoday.com/safety/article/21909241/the-50-most-influential-ehs-leaders

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5 of the most inspiring people in health and safety - Quentic

(3 days ago) WEBDaniel Hummerdal is the Chief Advisor for Health and Safety Innovation at WorkSafe New Zealand. As a world-leading health and safety innovator, he is deeply …

https://www.quentic.com/articles/5-occupational-health-and-safety-heroes/

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EHS Blog Safety Management Software Advice HSI Donesafe

(Just Now) WEBDiscover EHS, ESG, and health and safety management software best practices. EHS software blog by Donesafe provides the latest industry insights and tips software …

https://www.donesafe.com/blog/

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Who (or what) gets blamed when robots are involved in workplace …

(3 days ago) WEBRaleigh, NC — When workplace safety incidents involving autonomous robots occur, workers may be quick to blame the machine, results of a recent study from …

https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/19115-who-or-what-gets-blamed-when-robots-are-involved-in-workplace-safety-incidents

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TIME100 Most Influential People in Health TIME

(3 days ago) WEBThe world's most influential people in health have made fresh discoveries, dreamed up novel treatments, and pioneered global victories over disease.

https://time.com/collection/time100-health/

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Hazmat road accidents in the U.S. have more than doubled in the …

(6 days ago) WEBHazmat incidents on U.S. roads on the rise 05:25. It was the costliest hazardous materials spill on a highway in Massachusetts in the past decade. It …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hazardous-materials-trucks/

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