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More workers in manufacturing, construction sectors suffered major injuries in the first half of 2023: MOM
[ad_1] Within the manufacturing sector, 38 fatal and major injuries came from metalworking, up from 18 incidents between July and December last year. Metalworking has been a “perennial” subsector of…
Unions Are Having a Moment. Investors Should Take Heed.
[ad_1] A possible UAW strike shows organized labor’s growing clout, and could lead to higher inflation. [ad_2] Source link
OSHA Investigates Chemical Spill at GM’s Ultium Battery Plant in Ohio
[ad_1] The weekend incident occurred at an Ohio EV battery-making facility that the auto company operates as a joint venture with LG Energy Solution. [ad_2] Source link
The Airport Is an Increasingly Dangerous Place to Work
[ad_1] Aug. 15, 2023 12:10 am ET Listen to article (2 minutes) Courtney Edwards carried an orange safety cone when she set out to meet an aircraft that had just…
Air-Bag Parts Maker Refusing U.S. Recall Request Had Workplace-Safety Woes
[ad_1] ARC Automotive, the Chinese-owned maker of 67 million air-bag inflators that regulators want recalled, has faced safety violations and litigation over allegedly flawed parts. [ad_2] Source link
Norfolk Southern and Other Freight Railroads Agree to Join Federal Close-Call Reporting System
[ad_1] Business Largest railroads, which refused to join program for years, have come under pressure since Ohio train derailment last month [ad_2] Source link
Food Companies to Ex-Employees: Come Back, Please
[ad_1] Business Some food retailers, manufacturers seek to fill staffing gaps with former workers, who typically require less training [ad_2] Source link
Commentary: Tighter enforcement not enough to prevent workplace fatalities in Singapore
[ad_1] I also attended an ESG seminar and realised that the speakers and participants were focused on the environmental aspect and appeared oblivious to WSH issues. More needs to be…