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While safety is important in all aspects of our lives, ensuring safe workplaces has the potential to save thousands of lives and prevent tens of thousands of injuries and illnesses each year. In 2014, 4,821 U.S. workers died from work-related injuries and approximately 3.7 million workers suffered non-fatal injuries and illnesses.

Functional smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a fire in half, according to NFPA.

Domino's, NFPA Teaming Again on Smoke Alarm Campaign -- Occupational Health & Safety "Daylight saving time is a great time to remember to change your smoke alarm batteries after you set your clocks ahead. This small step is an easy one, but it can help save lives," said Jenny Fouracre, a spokesperson for the pizza company.

NIOSH updates document on working in hot environments Cincinnati – NIOSH recently updated its 30-year-old document on hot work environments to better reflect the latest research and knowledge.

"a wake-up call that refineries must follow strict safety protocols to protect their employees" - Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum

Cal/OSHA Cites ExxonMobil for Unrepaired Leak at Torrance Refinery -- Occupational Health & Safety "This is a case [where] a minor repair could have prevented workers at this refinery from exposure to a life-threatening acid," said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. "These citations and penalties are a wake-up call that refineries must follow strict safety protocols to protect their employees."

"The fatality rate for excavation work is 112 percent higher than the rate for general construction." -Kris Hoffman, director of OSHA

Contractor Willfully Exposed Workers to Potential Cave-In -- Occupational Health & Safety D.S. Meyer Enterprise LLC has been fined $52,500 for the violation.

“June 1, 2016 – HAZCOM And GHS, The Final Deadline” HazCom and GHS: The Final Deadline by Safety.BLR.com June 1, 2016, is the final deadline in the 4-year phase-in period for OSHA’s 2012 revisions to the hazard communication standard that alig…

Firefighters climb 69 flights for cancer research Firefighters put on their full gear to climb the 1,356 steps on 69 floors in Seattle on Sunday. Thirteen firefighters from Billings ran up the steps of the second tallest building on the west coast...

"This latest tragedy could have been prevented by using common-sense safety devices." -Mike Minicky

OSHA cites Sharpe Holdings in death of worker at Missouri dairy farm For the third time since 2012, federal investigators have cited Sharpe Holdings in the death of an employee. The most recent casualty was a 51-year-old equipment operator, who suffered serious head injuries after he was ejected from the rear of a van on Sept. 26, 2015. He died the following day.

Roofers risk of falls more than 60x greater than all other jobs combined Falls are among the most common causes of fatal and nonfatal occupational injuries. Despite ongoing efforts, falls caused 724 deaths and 229,190 severe injuries at worksites across the nation in 2013.

11 tips for effective workplace housekeeping Good housekeeping is crucial to safe workplaces. Experts agree that all workplaces – from offices to manufacturing plants – should incorporate housekeeping in their safety programs, and every worker should play a part.

Preventing & Thawing Frozen Pipes | American Red Cross The Red Cross provides information and suggestions about how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze.