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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Osha - Caught on Camera

Democratic lawmakers decry Osha’s push to roll back worker respiratory protections

Elizabeth Warren and others joined by unions and industry experts in warning against the weakening of regulations

The Guardian - US · Oct 29

‘Tap-dancing through a minefield’: Elon Musk’s $3.5 trillion Tesla-SpaceX merger talks test the first trillionaire’s unchecked power

The SpaceX IPO pushed Musk past $1 trillion on paper. Pension funds, a federal judge, and workplace-safety data show how little stands between him and the companies he runs.

Fortune · Oct 21

US workers facing deadly heat embrace tactic that targets major brands’ reputations

Program founded by tomato pickers has some of the strongest US worker protections – and its approach is being emulated by other groups

The Guardian - US · Oct 18

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‘Your body fights to stay cool’: workers toil in record heat as federal rule frozen

Trump officials and Republicans are rolling back protections against heat-related illnesses and deaths

The Guardian - US · Sep 25

NYC Has No Heat Rule for Private Bosses. These Worker Rights Still Apply

NYC has no mandatory heat rule for private employers, yet pay, safety and anti-bias rights protect outdoor workers regardless of immigration status.

Latin Times · Sep 24

Roughly One Hundred Illinois Pork Plant Workers Walk Out After Co-Worker Dies During Overnight Shift

Roughly 100 workers reportedly left Smithfield Foods' Monmouth, Illinois, plant after maintenance worker Patou M. Mpinda died during an overnight shift. OSHA and the coroner are investigating.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

Missouri UPS worker two weeks from retirement fatally struck by company vehicle

Paul Roberts, who was employed by UPS for 44 years, was working at a customer care center when he was struck

The Guardian - US · Sep 11

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A Federal Accident File Shows Exactly What 93 Percent Sulfuric Acid Does to Skin, Eyes and Lungs

An OSHA case file records two workers who were sprayed with 93% sulfuric acid. Here is what concentrated acid does to skin, eyes, and airways.

Medical Daily · Sep 3

Study: Even Well-Intentioned Regulators Do More Harm Than Good

Bureaucrats who intend to do good still restrict competition and suppress liberty.

Reason · Sep 2

Cirque du Soleil acrobat sues circus for $16 million after breaking 11 bones in fall

‘At first, we all thought it was part of the show,’ one spectator said, after the incident in Portland, Oregon

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Federal Wildland Firefighters Can Wear N95 Respirators for the First Time

Federal wildland firefighters are now authorized to use N95 respirators after training, reversing decades of practice as fire season peaks.

Medical Daily · Aug 7

Teen Summer Jobs and the Safety Rules That Apply to Young Workers

A clear look at the safety rules for young workers — hour limits, restricted equipment, and the training every teen summer job should include.

inkl · Aug 6

What the 2026 Construction Labor Shortage Means for Site Supervision in New York

The 2026 construction labor shortage arrives as New York City limits superintendents to one project each. Here is how the two rules interact.

inkl · Aug 6

Anti-Retaliation Laws Explained: What Protects a Worker Who Reports an Injury

How anti-retaliation laws protect employees who report a workplace injury or file a claim — protected activities, filing deadlines, and remedies.

inkl · Aug 6

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Medical Daily · Aug 5

Outdoor Crews Absorb the Highest Smoke Doses, and Respirator Fit Decides How Much Protection They Get

Farmworkers and construction crews inhale far more wildfire smoke than most residents. Washington's rule sets respirator duties by PM2.5, and fit determines protection.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Farm Crews in the Imperial and Yuma Valleys Face Extreme Heat Through Sunday

An Extreme Heat Warning covers the Imperial and Yuma valleys through August 2. What outdoor crews should know about water, shade, and warning signs.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

Heat Stroke Is a 911 Call, Not a Rest Break. Missouri Forecasters Are Spelling Out the Difference.

Missouri heat index hit 115 this week. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke look similar at first. Here is the difference and when to call 911.

Clever Dude · Jul 17

The 20% Rule OSHA Says New and Returning Workers Should Follow in Extreme Heat

Hot weather can turn a normal workday into a serious safety challenge, and OSHA’s 20% rule gives new and returning workers a smarter way to adjust. Instead of jumping straight into a full day under blazing temperatures, workers should gradually increase heat exposure so their bodies can adapt.

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Clever Dude · Jul 15

Working Outside in Extreme Heat? OSHA Says These Steps Can Save Lives

Since 1992, more than 1,000 U.S. workers have died from occupational heat exposure, according to OSHA, though experts believe the true number is likely higher because heat-related illnesses are often underreported.

Clever Dude · Jul 11

The Heat Safety Gear Outdoor Workers Should Keep in Their Truck This Summer

Summer heat can turn an ordinary workday into a serious challenge, especially for people who spend hours outside repairing, building, landscaping, driving, or working under direct sunlight. A well-stocked truck can become a mobile safety station, packed with simple gear that helps outdoor workers handle rising temperatures before the heat…

Medical Daily · Jul 10

Extreme Heat Kills More Americans Than Any Weather Disaster, but It Has Never Received a Federal Disaster Declaration

Extreme heat kills 2,394+ Americans annually but has never qualified for a federal disaster declaration. Here's what that means for your community.

Latin Times · Jul 4

Only Six States Require Heat Breaks for Workers. The Other 44 Are on Their Own

No federal law protects outdoor workers from heat. OSHA's rule is stalled, Congress is split, and only 6 states have their own rules.

Fortune · Jul 2

A truck-bed coating company, a UFC birthday party, and an algae bloom: Inside Trump's $14 million Reflecting Pool fiasco

Trump used an unproven tool on the White House reflecting pool and turned it into a toxic mess — here's what's going on.

inkl · Jul 2

Medical Waste Compliance Is Getting Stricter: What Small Practices Need to Know Before the Next Inspection

Learn why medical waste compliance is getting stricter for small practices in 2026, what OSHA and EPA regulations require before your next inspection, and how to fix the documentation, segregation, and training gaps that trigger the most violations.

Benzinga · Jul 1

Trump Declares Power Emergency Over Heat Wave—Robert Reich Says OSHA Rollbacks Leave Workers in Delivery Trucks Without AC at Risk

The Donald Trump administration on Tuesday declared a power emergency as a heat wave that could affect millions of people looms over the U.S., but Economist Robert Reich points to blue-collar workers bearing the worst of the effects.

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