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In 2021, there were 680 workplace fatalities associated with falls from elevations - about 13% of all deaths. Learn about our new National Emphasis Program to prevent falls and keep workers safe.

At 6 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2016, 56-year-old James “Dee” Hemphill and 24-year-old Emmitt Shorter went to work at Harmony Mine and Mill in Mississippi. Both men were working together to excavate material from the Johnson Pit and transport it to the on-site plant or waste dump.

In an unsafe trench, thousands of pounds of soil can bury a worker within seconds. Help get the word out about trench hazards and how to keep workers safe.

Garment workers who make the looks you love are paid some of the lowest wages in the nation, sometimes as little as $1.58 per hour – and these workers produce clothing for many retailers you know.

Clarissa Romero, a safety and health compliance officer in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, helps make sure that workers come home safe at the end of every shift.

Our HIRE Vets Medallion Award recognizes exceptional employer efforts to recruit, employ and retain veterans.

If you’re interested in making a career of helping others, check out these seven growing jobs.

Following the deaths of three miners, we’re urging all mine workers to follow electrical safety best practices.

Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we sat down with MSHA Director of Technical Support Melanie Calhoun to learn more about her career path and advice for other women interested in STEM careers. 

Meet Ron Vargas, a federal project officer who helps make sure that workers have access to the education and training they need for family-sustaining careers.