News from the Safety Industry
Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week Aims to Prevent Injuries, Fatalities
Published: Wednesday March 29th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
From 2020 to 2021, the percentage of fatal grain engulfments decreased by 17 percent, but there’s still more work that can be done.
Washington State’s Proposed Update Could Bring More Protection for Workers in Heat, State Agency Says
Published: Wednesday March 29th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Unlike the current permanent rule, the proposed rule would be effective all year.
Appleton roofing general contractor, Kaukauna subcontractor cited for repeatedly failing to protect employees from exposure to deadly fall hazards
Published: Tuesday March 28th 2023
Source: OSHA News
March 28, 2023
Deadly gamble: North Dakota contractor supervised workers in unprotected trenches, failed 3 inspections in 32 days, ignored warnings, faces $505K in fines
Published: Tuesday March 28th 2023
Source: OSHA News
March 28, 2023
Deadly defiance: Ocala framing contractor’s refusal to comply with safety standards continues despite fatal 2020 incident, 35 violations since 2019
Published: Tuesday March 28th 2023
Source: OSHA News
March 28, 2023
Lawn Service Contractor Hit With Citations, $198K in Proposed Penalties
Published: Tuesday March 28th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
According to OSHA, the contractor allegedly “ignored safety requirements to save time.”
NSC Announces $285K Available in Grants for MSD Solutions
Published: Tuesday March 28th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Funding will be available through two grants, and recipients will be announced in June 2023.
US Department of Labor, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois renew alliance to address common hazards in the grain-handling industry
Published: Monday March 27th 2023
Source: OSHA News
March 27, 2023
Court requires Austin auto dealership to pay $15K in damages to employee fired in 2020 after raising COVID-19 safety concerns
Published: Monday March 27th 2023
Source: OSHA News
March 27, 2023
US Department of Labor, industry leaders focus on small steps for big safety impact during 2023 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week, March 27-31
Published: Monday March 27th 2023
Source: OSHA News
March 27, 2023