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04/28/2026

Today marks the official Workers' Memorial Day. Let us never forget.

Today is Workers Memorial Day and there's a lot to be done to make this country's workplace safer for America's workers.

04/28/2026

04/27/2026

Today, the AFL-CIO launched the 35th edition of the Death on the Job Report. You can find the report and all accompanying resources here: www.aflcio.org/dotj

This year includes a 35 year comparison with their first report in 1992 on worker fatalities/injuries and on OSHA resources, showing the dire state of the watchdog, despite its growing responsibilities.

This report features national and state information on workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses, as well as workplace safety inspections, penalties, funding, staffing and public employee coverage under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), as well as information on implementing the M...

04/24/2026

2026 Dirty Dozen https://www.instagram.com/p/DXfR29TCU0J/?img_index=1&igsh=MWUwcm5wbTdmZGNlNw==

04/20/2026

Never forget. Workers Memorial Day

04/20/2026

Workers Memorial Day

04/09/2026

03/02/2026

Does “OSHA Cares” transmit the same strong message as “It’s the Law?” https://jordanbarab.com/confinedspace/2026/02/27/poster/
Jordan Barab

OSHA has issued a new poster that must be displayed in workplaces. Unfortunately, it leaves out information important to protecting workers.

02/23/2026

https://jordanbarab.com/confinedspace/2026/02/23/workplace-fatalities-drop-in-last-biden-year/

5070 workers were killed in American workplaces in 2024, a drop in the number and rate of workplace fatalities from 2023.

02/11/2026

OSHA Enforcement Staff at Record Low: Inspector General

The DOL Inspector General has issued a report outlining serious challenges for OSHA and MSHA. Neither agency has enough inspectors.

01/27/2026

https://jordanbarab.com/confinedspace/2026/01/26/reported-workplace-injuries-and-illnesses-decline-in-last-biden-year/

The number and rate of workplace injuries and illnesses in 2024 reached the lowest number since 2003 according to a report issued last week the Bureau of Labor Statistics.