COVID-19 deaths in the United State topped 65,000 on the May 1st, the equivalent of wiping my entire hometown of Danville, California off of the map, with an extra 15,000 deaths thrown in for good measure. The virus now kills as many Americans as cancer and heart disease each day. As the country, and the world, enter various levels of lockdown, we find ourselves trapped inside with our families and roommates, searching for fragments of positive news that could point to a possible path back to normalcy.
In uncertain times, humans rely on optimism. We cling to every news article that highlights a potential vaccine or suggests that the curve may be flattening. Unfortunately, the reality is not as simple. We will see a return to normalcy. However, our interpretation of “normal” will change decidedly.
- US Department of Labor urges first responders, recovery crews, public to be vigilant, protect themselves from hazards in Hurricane Ian recovery
- US Department of Labor renews ‘Star Level’ designation of Huber Engineered Woods LLC for workplace safety, health achievements
- US Department of Labor urges Midwest employers to emphasize lawn worker safety after lawn mower roll-over deaths in Nebraska, Missouri
- US Department of Labor finds Chicago-area candymaker again exposes workers to amputation from machine hazards at Bellwood facility
- US Department of Labor to hold virtual meeting to solicit public input on OSHA whistleblower program improvements
- US Department of Labor cites Ashland cabinet manufacturer after 33-year-old technician suffers fatal electrocution
- Demolition company in fatal Government Center garage collapse in Boston faces nearly $1.2M in fines for willfully exposing workers to hazards
- US Department of Labor awards more than $11.7 M in grants to educate workers, employers on workplace safety, health
- OSHA schedules stakeholder meeting to provide overview of its Process Safety Management rulemaking project
- US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership to protect workers from construction hazards at La Crosse Mayo expansion project
- US Department of Labor, excavation industry association to host trench safety summit to stem alarming national rise in worker fatalities caused by cave-ins
- Connecticut environmental lab faces $907K in fines for willfully exposing employees to workplace carcinogen
- US Department of Labor announces changes to OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program to strengthen enforcement, improve compliance
- US Department of Labor recognizes Owens Corning manufacturer site for workplace safety, health excellence with 'Star' designation
- US Department of Labor, Ryan Companies US Inc. promote workplace safety, health at Lakewood Ranch multi-family project
