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Oregon OSHA takes action on heat and smoke

Mar 2, 2022

Oregon’s proposed rules protecting workers exposed to extreme heat and wildfire smoke could be the strongest in the country.

Death on the Job: The toll of neglect

May 19, 2021

For 30 years the national AFL-CIO has been reporting on workplace safety and fatalities on the job. Progress has stalled.

A regulator with a life-and-death mission: Keeping workers safe

Apr 14, 2021

For over 15 years, Michael Wood has been at the helm of Oregon OSHA. The Labor Press caught up with him by Zoom April 8.

Oregon OSHA says employers must protect workers from COVID-19

Nov 3, 2020

Not a moment too soon, Oregon OSHA’s COVID-19 rule arrives as outbreaks are under way at 76 Oregon workplaces.

Heat kills

Aug 19, 2020

A warming planet is increasing the risk of dying from heat, but OSHA has ignored calls to protect workers.

COVID-19 has killed more workers in a shorter time than any other health emergency in OSHA’s 50-year existence, but the agency has refused to require employers to take any specific action to protect workers.

AFL-CIO sues OSHA

Jun 2, 2020

COVID-19 has caused more deaths among workers in a shorter time than any other health emergency in OSHA’s 50-year existence, yet the agency hasn’t required employers to take any action to protect people on the job.

Trump labor bureau appointments: Still vacant

Jan 15, 2019

At the Labor Department, half the top jobs remain unfilled.

The Trump administration’s record on worker safety

Apr 18, 2018

Progress on safety has halted, and safety programs have been targeted for elimination.

Questions for Jordan Barab

Apr 18, 2018

Jordan Barab, a longtime union safety expert, was number two at OSHA under Obama. He’s not happy about the way things have gone under Trump.