Workplace Safety
Tesla worker sues after robot injures him at Fremont plant
7. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI
A veteran Tesla mechanic is suing the company after a humanoid robot knocked him unconscious during a maintenance shift. The incident involved the 'Optimus' robot pinning Peter Hinterdobler to the ground with significant force. He alleges negligence in the robot's operation and maintenance.
Study links extreme heat to workplace injuries as OSHA faces delays
11. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI
A new study reveals that extreme heat contributes to thousands of workplace injuries annually, with risks rising above 85 degrees Fahrenheit heat index. Researchers confirm that basic protections like water, shade, and breaks reduce these risks. However, a federal government shutdown threatens to delay OSHA's proposed national heat standard.