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Hearing loss happens slowly through years of exposure to loud noises. Here are some ways to help prevent noise hazards.

OSHA and NIOSH are stepping up efforts to help small businesses improve safety through a new handbook and other assistance. Get helpful tips and tools for cost-effective safety.

With a rampant rise in injuries from mining haulage equipment, MSHA and others are stepping up education, training, and other safety systems.

Most crane counts in big cities throughout the U.S. are holding steady or growing. This is an indicator that the construction industry is getting more active into 2021 than anticipated. Experts share their thoughts on how to improve efficiency and focus on safety to improve the bottom line.

OSHA is looking for ideas and partnerships to help lower the rates of accidents of young workers. Workplaces, youth, and communities are looking at data and working together to expand communication.

Roads have been emptier and facilities running leaner, yet traffic fatalities are a growing problem. Workplaces can improve traffic safety at work with these simple tips.

OSHA shared its top 10 standard violations for fiscal year 2020 through the National Safety Council. The types of violations among the top 10 did not change, however, respiratory violations moved up significantly to No. 3 mainly due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Whether a pipe contains chemicals, water, or nothing, it's important to know if it's hazardous. ANSI/ASME A13.1-2020 clarifies how to label abandoned pipes and more.

As of Jan. 15, 2021, OSHA's civil penalties for violations of workplace safety and health standards are 1.8 percent higher. The maximum fine is now $136,532. The agency has increased its penalties to adjust for inflation as part of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act.

OSHA has been busy this year tackling workplace compliance and safety during the coronavirus pandemic. The federal agency shares the top violations and tools to improve response.