OSHA’s Death Investigations Down 11% in FY 2024
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) recently reported an 11% decrease in fatality investigations for fiscal year 2024. The agency investigated 826 workplace fatalities, down from 928 in FY 2023, representing the lowest number of worker deaths investigated since 2017, excluding COVID-related incidents. This reduction highlights OSHA’s proactive measures and focused efforts to improve workplace […]
OSHA Expands Grain Handling Safety Program to Address Rising Deaths and Injuries in Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska
On October 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched an expanded regional emphasis program aimed at addressing worker safety concerns in the grain handling industry. This five-year initiative seeks to reduce the alarming number of preventable deaths, amputations, and injuries in the region. Rising Fatalities and Injuries in […]
