Workplace Safety
STF faces prosecution after Kebnekaise deaths
The Swedish Work Environment Authority has decided to file a prosecution notice against the Swedish Tourist Association following the fatal accident on Kebnekaise in April. Two employees fell 100 meters while retrieving ropes after the ski alpinism competition Kebnekaise Classic.
Tesla worker sues after robot injures him at Fremont plant
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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
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.