WORKER SAFETY

Aug 12 2025BUSINESS

A Steel Mill Tragedy: One Life Lost, Many Questions

A recent explosion at the U. S. Steel Clairton plant in Pennsylvania has left a community in shock and mourning. Timothy Quinn, a 39-year-old father of three, was one of the two people who lost their lives in the blast. His sister, Trisha Quinn, shared her harrowing experience of rushing to the plant after hearing the news, only to find a lack of communication and su...

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Jul 31 2025BUSINESS

SpaceX: Speed Over Safety?

SpaceX, a leader in space innovation, is now facing two serious legal challenges. Two former employees have taken the company to court, claiming they were fired for raising safety concerns. Both workers say that SpaceX prioritized speed and cost-cutting over worker safety and well-being. Robert Markert, a longtime employee, says he was ignored when he pointed out da...

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Jul 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX's Starbase: A Risky Path to the Stars

Starbase, SpaceX's bustling launch and manufacturing hub in Texas, has a problem: it's a hotspot for worker injuries. Since 2019, this site has seen injury rates much higher than other SpaceX facilities and the industry average. In 2024, Starbase's injury rate was 4. 27 per 100 workers, nearly six times higher than the space vehicle manufacturing average. What's goi...

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Jun 08 2025HEALTH

Winter Hazards: The Hidden Risk of Snow and Ice at Work

Workers in Wisconsin face a significant but often overlooked danger during the cold months: snow and ice. These winter hazards lead to slips, trips, and falls, which can result in serious injuries or even death. Despite the risks, there hasn't been much study on how often these incidents happen or who they affect the most. The focus here is on understanding the ...

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May 05 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Struggle of Home Care Heroes

Home healthcare workers (HHCWs) face a tough reality. They often encounter workplace violence (WPV). This violence can be verbal, emotional, or even physical. Sadly, many HHCWs keep quiet about these incidents. They don't report them to their managers. This is a big problem. It shows that there are serious issues with how WPV is handled in these workplaces. Let's...

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Apr 10 2025HEALTH

Is Virtual PPE Monitoring the Future of Safety?

A virtual safety officer (VSO) could be a game-changer in keeping healthcare workers safe. These officers could help ensure that workers follow the rules for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment (PPE). This is crucial for preventing the spread of diseases. But can a VSO really do the job as well as a human safety officer? To find out, a study was ...

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Apr 02 2025HEALTH

Hospital Nurses Face Daily Violence

Nurses working in hospital units often face violence on the job. This is a serious issue that affects many nurses. The study looked at 218 nurses in the 8th Health Region of Paraná. It found that 44 percent of these nurses had experienced violence at work. This violence can be physical, verbal, or even sexual harassment. Physical violence was reported by 11. 9 perce...

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Feb 24 2025CRIME

Hospitals Under Siege: The Growing Danger for Healthcare Workers

The recent shooting at a Pennsylvania hospital has put a spotlight on a disturbing trend: healthcare workers are increasingly facing violence on the job. What happened in York County is a stark reminder of the dangers that nurses, doctors, and other staff members face daily. A man, later identified as 49-year-old Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, walked into the int...

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Jan 14 2025BUSINESS

COVID-19's Hit on Small Businesses: A Deep Dive into North Carolina

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the nation, it posed new hurdles for businesses and worker safety. In response, a team of experts from various fields conducted the COVID-19 Worksite Impact Survey. This survey aimed to understand how the pandemic was affecting small and medium businesses in ten North Carolina counties. By gathering this information, the team co...

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Amazon's Injury Data: A Senate Challenge

A recent Senate report has thrown some serious accusations at Amazon. It claims that the giant is playing around with worker injury numbers to make its warehouses seem safer. The report, led by Senator Bernie Sanders, says Amazon's obsession with speed is creating dangerous conditions. They found that Amazon warehouses had 30% more injuries than the average in 2023. ...

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