Jordan Barab
@jbarab.bsky.social
Workplace safety & health, & labor. OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary 2009-2017. Ran AFSCME health & safety program 1982-98. Also House Ed & Labor Ctte and Chemical Safety Board
Read my workplace health & safety blog: Confined Space: http://jordanbarab.com
Read my workplace health & safety blog: Confined Space: http://jordanbarab.com
The fray is something you really don't want to be caught in
January 7, 2026 at 3:32 AM
The fray is something you really don't want to be caught in
This crap is not even holy.
January 7, 2026 at 12:37 AM
This crap is not even holy.
"Mitigate" your course content?
Mitigate:
-- to cause to become less harsh or hostile
-- to make (something) less severe, painful, or intens
Mitigate:
-- to cause to become less harsh or hostile
-- to make (something) less severe, painful, or intens
January 7, 2026 at 12:27 AM
"Mitigate" your course content?
Mitigate:
-- to cause to become less harsh or hostile
-- to make (something) less severe, painful, or intens
Mitigate:
-- to cause to become less harsh or hostile
-- to make (something) less severe, painful, or intens
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Invading other countries doesn't come cheap these days. But the Department of Labor is doing what it can to save Americans' tax dollars by repurposing Labor Day signs.
January 6, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Invading other countries doesn't come cheap these days. But the Department of Labor is doing what it can to save Americans' tax dollars by repurposing Labor Day signs.
Reposted by Jordan Barab
How workers died last week: Overturned tractor, crushed in machine, trapped in farm equipment, shootings and vehicle incidents: The Weekly Toll.
On average, over 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work.
jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
On average, over 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work.
jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
Weekly Toll: Dying in the New Year - Confined Space
n average, over 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work. Here are how a few died last week.
jordanbarab.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM
How workers died last week: Overturned tractor, crushed in machine, trapped in farm equipment, shootings and vehicle incidents: The Weekly Toll.
On average, over 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work.
jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
On average, over 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work.
jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
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Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer claims that over 50% of workers in "many unions" are Republicans. And they're honoring the work of "these hardworking Americans."
So the work of hardworking Democratic union members don't deserve honor?
www.instagram.com/p/DS6VThuAMX...
So the work of hardworking Democratic union members don't deserve honor?
www.instagram.com/p/DS6VThuAMX...
January 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer claims that over 50% of workers in "many unions" are Republicans. And they're honoring the work of "these hardworking Americans."
So the work of hardworking Democratic union members don't deserve honor?
www.instagram.com/p/DS6VThuAMX...
So the work of hardworking Democratic union members don't deserve honor?
www.instagram.com/p/DS6VThuAMX...
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Don't be so modest Donald. I'm sure we can fit in two more impeachments before your term is over.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump warns of third impeachment if House Republicans lose midterms
The president urged GOP congressmen to focus on drug prices, transgender athletes in women’s sports and cracking down on violent crime to win the 2026 midterms.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Don't be so modest Donald. I'm sure we can fit in two more impeachments before your term is over.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Don't be so modest Donald. I'm sure we can fit in two more impeachments before your term is over.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump warns of third impeachment if House Republicans lose midterms
The president urged GOP congressmen to focus on drug prices, transgender athletes in women’s sports and cracking down on violent crime to win the 2026 midterms.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Don't be so modest Donald. I'm sure we can fit in two more impeachments before your term is over.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
From the photo, it looks like Sean O'Brien's.
January 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM
From the photo, it looks like Sean O'Brien's.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer claims that over 50% of workers in "many unions" are Republicans. And they're honoring the work of "these hardworking Americans."
So the work of hardworking Democratic union members don't deserve honor?
www.instagram.com/p/DS6VThuAMX...
So the work of hardworking Democratic union members don't deserve honor?
www.instagram.com/p/DS6VThuAMX...
January 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer claims that over 50% of workers in "many unions" are Republicans. And they're honoring the work of "these hardworking Americans."
So the work of hardworking Democratic union members don't deserve honor?
www.instagram.com/p/DS6VThuAMX...
So the work of hardworking Democratic union members don't deserve honor?
www.instagram.com/p/DS6VThuAMX...
How workers died last week: Overturned tractor, crushed in machine, trapped in farm equipment, shootings and vehicle incidents: The Weekly Toll.
On average, over 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work.
jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
On average, over 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work.
jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
Weekly Toll: Dying in the New Year - Confined Space
n average, over 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work. Here are how a few died last week.
jordanbarab.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM
How workers died last week: Overturned tractor, crushed in machine, trapped in farm equipment, shootings and vehicle incidents: The Weekly Toll.
On average, over 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work.
jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
On average, over 100 workers are killed every week in the United States due to traumatic injuries suffered at work.
jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
Invading other countries doesn't come cheap these days. But the Department of Labor is doing what it can to save Americans' tax dollars by repurposing Labor Day signs.
January 6, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Invading other countries doesn't come cheap these days. But the Department of Labor is doing what it can to save Americans' tax dollars by repurposing Labor Day signs.
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What went on last year in the world of workplace safety and health?
Check it all out here in the 2025 Confined Space Year in Review jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
Check it all out here in the 2025 Confined Space Year in Review jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
2025 Confined Space Year in Review - Confined Space
How did last year go? Let's go back and remember. And before you get too depressed, remember that tomorrow is another year.
jordanbarab.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:31 PM
What went on last year in the world of workplace safety and health?
Check it all out here in the 2025 Confined Space Year in Review jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
Check it all out here in the 2025 Confined Space Year in Review jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
I'd say about time for another cognitive test
January 6, 2026 at 3:09 AM
I'd say about time for another cognitive test
Checks calender. "Yep, time for another cognitive test."
January 6, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Checks calender. "Yep, time for another cognitive test."
Buy a couple of billion in TrumpCoin would hurt either.
January 6, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Buy a couple of billion in TrumpCoin would hurt either.
Have I mentioned recently that Donald Trump is a mass murderer?
Children will die with RFK Jr.'s new vaccine recommendations. We're NOT doing the "experts disagree" game. The US vaccine schedule was painstakingly constructed through a deep & thorough process by experts with unquestionable expertise. This is policy by fiat. It is pre-meditated murder. 1/
January 5, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Have I mentioned recently that Donald Trump is a mass murderer?
What went on last year in the world of workplace safety and health?
Check it all out here in the 2025 Confined Space Year in Review jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
Check it all out here in the 2025 Confined Space Year in Review jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
2025 Confined Space Year in Review - Confined Space
How did last year go? Let's go back and remember. And before you get too depressed, remember that tomorrow is another year.
jordanbarab.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:31 PM
What went on last year in the world of workplace safety and health?
Check it all out here in the 2025 Confined Space Year in Review jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
Check it all out here in the 2025 Confined Space Year in Review jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
Yeah, well Hitler loyalists were probably more capable of leading Germany than whatever opposition was left. But for obvious reasons.....
January 5, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Yeah, well Hitler loyalists were probably more capable of leading Germany than whatever opposition was left. But for obvious reasons.....
Cassidy on RFK --
What we see:
"You're making Americans more fearful and sicker."
What we want to see:
"I've called on Mike Johnson to bring impeach proceedings in the House, and then I'll do everything I can to convict you in the Senate. You FA'd and now you're gong to FO, asshole."
But nah!
What we see:
"You're making Americans more fearful and sicker."
What we want to see:
"I've called on Mike Johnson to bring impeach proceedings in the House, and then I'll do everything I can to convict you in the Senate. You FA'd and now you're gong to FO, asshole."
But nah!
January 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Cassidy on RFK --
What we see:
"You're making Americans more fearful and sicker."
What we want to see:
"I've called on Mike Johnson to bring impeach proceedings in the House, and then I'll do everything I can to convict you in the Senate. You FA'd and now you're gong to FO, asshole."
But nah!
What we see:
"You're making Americans more fearful and sicker."
What we want to see:
"I've called on Mike Johnson to bring impeach proceedings in the House, and then I'll do everything I can to convict you in the Senate. You FA'd and now you're gong to FO, asshole."
But nah!
Why don't you do something useful, like call for the House to impeach RFK Jr. and pledge to convict him in the Senate. Until then, STFU.
January 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Why don't you do something useful, like call for the House to impeach RFK Jr. and pledge to convict him in the Senate. Until then, STFU.
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The long awaited 2025 Confined Space Year in Review. (Spoiler alert: Last year was mostly bad.)
DOGE, Heat, Attacks on Regulatory Protections, attacking miner safety, state plan activity. But in the absence of Congressional oversite, great journalism. jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
DOGE, Heat, Attacks on Regulatory Protections, attacking miner safety, state plan activity. But in the absence of Congressional oversite, great journalism. jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
2025 Confined Space Year in Review - Confined Space
How did last year go? Let's go back and remember. And before you get too depressed, remember that tomorrow is another year.
jordanbarab.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The long awaited 2025 Confined Space Year in Review. (Spoiler alert: Last year was mostly bad.)
DOGE, Heat, Attacks on Regulatory Protections, attacking miner safety, state plan activity. But in the absence of Congressional oversite, great journalism. jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
DOGE, Heat, Attacks on Regulatory Protections, attacking miner safety, state plan activity. But in the absence of Congressional oversite, great journalism. jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
Hey Grok. Get me information about how to melt down coins.
January 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Hey Grok. Get me information about how to melt down coins.
Well, in the future, Private Hegseth might have second thoughts about this action.
January 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Well, in the future, Private Hegseth might have second thoughts about this action.
The long awaited 2025 Confined Space Year in Review. (Spoiler alert: Last year was mostly bad.)
DOGE, Heat, Attacks on Regulatory Protections, attacking miner safety, state plan activity. But in the absence of Congressional oversite, great journalism. jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
DOGE, Heat, Attacks on Regulatory Protections, attacking miner safety, state plan activity. But in the absence of Congressional oversite, great journalism. jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
2025 Confined Space Year in Review - Confined Space
How did last year go? Let's go back and remember. And before you get too depressed, remember that tomorrow is another year.
jordanbarab.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The long awaited 2025 Confined Space Year in Review. (Spoiler alert: Last year was mostly bad.)
DOGE, Heat, Attacks on Regulatory Protections, attacking miner safety, state plan activity. But in the absence of Congressional oversite, great journalism. jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...
DOGE, Heat, Attacks on Regulatory Protections, attacking miner safety, state plan activity. But in the absence of Congressional oversite, great journalism. jordanbarab.com/confinedspac...