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 finds fall protection would have saved roof worker who fatally plunged through skylight at Milton airport in October 2022
- US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases 2022 injury and illness data
- For the 6th time in 13 months, Department of Labor finds Fort Walton Beach framing contractor endangering workers at Florida worksites
- Readout: US Department of Labor hosts discussion on safety and health agency’s new authority to provide visa certifications to better protect workers
- US Department of Labor establishes a Georgia-wide alliance to improve ergonomic safety in state’s warehouses
- US Department of Labor, HC Beck LTD School of Construction sign alliance to educate employers, keep workers safe
- Deadly defiance: Ocala framing contractor’s refusal to comply with safety standards continues despite fatal 2020 incident, 35 violations since 2019
- Appleton roofing general contractor, Kaukauna subcontractor cited for repeatedly failing to protect employees from exposure to deadly fall hazards
- Deadly gamble: North Dakota contractor supervised workers in unprotected trenches, failed 3 inspections in 32 days, ignored warnings, faces $505K in fines
- Court requires Austin auto dealership to pay $15K in damages to employee fired in 2020 after raising COVID-19 safety concerns
- US Department of Labor, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois renew alliance to address common hazards in the grain-handling industry
- US Department of Labor, industry leaders focus on small steps for big safety impact during 2023 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week, March 27-31
- US Department of Labor finds lawn service contractor ignored safety standards, allowed workers to operate riding mowers dangerously at Fort Campbell
- US Department of Labor, Trumbull Corp. partners to protect workers on Berkeley County, West Virginia, highway construction project
- US Department of Labor, Colorado Health Care Association collaborate to help keep long-term care workers safe, healthy
