Tonya Ford - Jun 27, 2023
In the United States, approximately 13 workers suffer fatal injuries on the job every day.
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Beyond the Incident: Dealing with Workplace Trauma

How WHD Helped Angela and Can Help You
Jamie Benefiel - Jun 27, 2023
Working over 40 hours a week without overtime pay, Angela had the courage to stand up for her rights and file a complaint with the Wage and Hour Division.

10 Jobs That Get You Outside
Michael Rieley - Jun 23, 2023
If you love being outside – and don’t love the idea of working indoors – here are some growing jobs to consider.

Beat the Heat: Tips for Agricultural Workers to Stay Safe and Healthy
Betty Campbell - Jun 06, 2023
When it comes to heat, workers have rights and protections. Here are some of the key protections you should know about to stay cool on the job.

Dam Safety Awareness for Miners
Jarrod Durig, Darren Blank - May 31, 2023
At mine sites, dams are essential infrastructure that provides flood control, store water for mine use, and control runoff. But dams can also pose significant danger to people working near them if they fail.

Top 5 Things You Missed at Federal Tech Day 2023!
Susan Wool - May 31, 2023
At Federal Tech Day 2023, participants had the chance to virtually descend into a mine for a rescue operation, watch a robot that can rush into a wildfire and much more.

Improving Employment Protections for Military Spouses
Karla Langham - May 30, 2023
At a recent event, we gathered military spouses to discuss career challenges and the best way to support them.

By the Numbers: 50 Years of the Benefits Review Board
Daniel T. Gresh - May 30, 2023
For 50 years and counting, our Benefits Review Board has helped ensure workers and their families receive a fair and impartial outcome – and the benefits they deserve – after being injured or sickened on the job.

Electrical Safety Precautions Save Miners’ Lives
William B. Clark - May 22, 2023
May is National Electrical Safety Month. Electricity is a serious hazard that exposes miners to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires and explosions.