Spate of worker deaths prompts Michigan OSHA to call for heightened safety focus

Michigan OSHA is pushing for stronger safety practices after more than 20 worker deaths occurred in the state this year. The agency is emphasizing hazard recognition, training, and incident prevention as critical measures to reduce workplace fatalities.

Lansing, MI — Alarmed by the more than 20 workplace deaths recorded in the state so far this year, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging employers and workers to focus on hazard recognition, training and incident prevention. “Every workplace death is a tragedy, and…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.