US EditionTrump Cuts Threaten Safety Training for America’s Most Dangerous Jobs
- In August 2024, commercial fisherman Robbie Roberge evacuated his burning vessel Three Girls more than 100 miles offshore, avoiding injuries due to recent emergency training.
- Roberge's preparedness resulted from a nonprofit-led safety workshop, but such trainings face cuts due to the Trump administration's April 1 layoffs at NIOSH and plans to scale back programs by July.
- These layoffs affected about 875 of roughly 1,000 NIOSH employees who supported centers focused on fishing, farming, and logging safety, with centers preparing to close as funding expires in coming months.
- With 442,000 workers in these sectors and a 24.4 fatal injury rate per 100,000 in 2023, experts highlight that safety training has reduced risks, but cuts could increase burdens on rescue services and worker hazards.
- The scaling back threatens workforce safety and economic health, prompting calls for restored NIOSH funding to protect America’s most dangerous jobs and maintain occupational health progress.
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Letter: Funded cuts to NIOSH threaten workforce safety
In North Dakota, where industries like agriculture and oil are the backbone of our economy, the role of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is crucial. Funded cuts to NIOSH by the Department of Health and Human Services threaten the safety of our workforce, an issue that should concern every North Dakotan. NIOSH is vital for creating safety guidelines to prevent injuries and illnesses in workplaces. This is especial…
Trump cuts threaten safety training for America's most dangerous jobs
By the time Robbie Roberge spotted the fire consuming his boat's galley last August, he knew he had just minutes to evacuate his beloved Three Girls fishing vessel, named for his daughters.As the flames spread up the boat's walls, he helped his crew
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