Kyle W. Morrison

Every year, OSHA evaluates each of the 27 State Plan states and territories. Today, we’re looking at the federal agency’s review of Illinois.

OSHA recently kicked off a two-week fall prevention stand-down for the construction industry. Learn about this event and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Last week was full of news as OSHA and other organizations commemorated Workers Memorial Day (April 28). Find out in this week’s OSHA Roundup which long-awaited final rule was issued and what legislation was proposed.

A year ago, eight Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performers fell more than 15 feet to the ground during a “human chandelier” act at a Providence, RI, show. The stunt consisted of the performers being suspended in the air by their hair, which was attached to rigging above them.

To mark Workers Memorial Day (April 28), federal officials, union leaders and others remembered workers who have died on the job and called for increased efforts to make workplaces safer.

Workers Memorial Day is Tuesday. Are you participating in any events? Check out this week’s OSHA Roundup to learn what activities may be in your area.

Employers are failing to protect workers from injuries, and workers who are injured bear the financial costs of those injuries due to a “broken” workers’ compensation system.

OSHA wants to learn more about communication tower worker safety. Find out how you can help in this week’s OSHA Roundup.