#worker-safety

#worker-safety

Farmworkers are enduring hazardous air quality conditions while working, highlighting limitations in existing protections against wildfire smoke.

Legislation aims to protect countertop workers from silicosis through safety training and certification of fabrication shops.

The death of a worker at a poultry plant may be linked to inadequate safety measures and toxic exposure, prompting calls for improved workplace protocols.

California's new gas price bill requires refineries to maintain a minimum gas supply to prevent price spikes, provoking safety concerns among workers.

Grocery and drug stores in California may be required to have at least one cashier-run checkout and limit self-service checkouts to 10 items or fewer.

Explosion at Louisville food-coloring plant killed two workers and injured several others, prompting investigations and a major emergency response.

The Martinez Refining Company experienced an explosion that resulted in minor injuries and a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents.

New York City's subway agency is risking track workers' safety by not following internal safety rules, according to a federal audit.

A deadly crash involving an MTA bus and a boom lift led to a worker's fatal fall in Midtown, prompting police investigation.

An MTA transit worker died while on duty, underscoring safety concerns within the NYC subway system.

89% of MTA front-line workers reported harassment or assault during the pandemic, highlighting a significant safety issue within public transit.

A subway track worker named Ricardo Louis collapsed and died on duty in Brooklyn, highlighting the dangers faced by transit workers.

Cleanup laborers after California wildfires face numerous health hazards, exacerbating existing risks for immigrant workers in the reconstruction efforts.

Immigrant laborers are crucial for post-disaster cleanups, facing safety risks and inadequate training.

Reconstruction efforts after disasters often exploit vulnerable immigrant workers for labor without proper protections.

Walmart's safety practices are under scrutiny following multiple serious incidents, including the tragic death of a young employee.

Walmart's body camera pilot program aims to enhance worker safety amidst harassment, especially during stressful holiday shopping seasons.

Neom's executive comments highlight systemic discrimination amidst reports of human rights abuses and worker deaths, raising serious concerns about the project's ethical practices.

The death of John Njau Kibue highlights the ongoing plight and risks faced by migrant workers in Qatar during international events.

California's enforcement of heat-protection laws for outdoor laborers has declined significantly, risking worker safety amid rising temperatures.

California lawmakers demand new laws to bolster outdoor heat protections due to failing enforcement by Cal/OSHA amid rising heat extremes.

The Biden administration is proposing regulations to protect workers from heat-related hazards, including monitoring, rest areas, water provisions, and heat safety plans.

A bus carrying farmworkers crashed in Florida, killing eight and injuring around 40 others on their way to work at Cannon Farms.