News from the Safety Industry
Enhancing Safety Practices for Essential Workers in Food Production
Published: Monday April 22nd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Essential safety measures for workers in the food production industry must focus on risks, compliance and strategies—from physical hazards to mental health support—to foster a safer workplace.
DOL Supports Families of Fallen Workers on Workers’ Memorial Day
Published: Friday April 19th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Tonya Malley Ford was appointed OSHA’s first national family liaison in 2023.
OSHA Finds Florida Labor Contractor Could Have Prevented Fatal Heatstroke Incident
Published: Friday April 19th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
McNeill Labor Management Inc. became subject of an investigation following the death of a 26-year-old worker.
MSHA Passes Final Rule Protecting Miners from Silica Dust Exposure
Published: Thursday April 18th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The updated rule could potentially to prevent thousands of miners from becoming affected.
OSHA Finds Lack of Safety Measures Led to Massachusetts Dock Collapse
Published: Thursday April 18th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Mohawk Northeast Inc. faces $214,327 in proposed fines following the incident in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
ASSP Announces Pam Walaski Will Become Its 2024-2025 President
Published: Wednesday April 17th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Starting on July 1, 2024, Walaski will succeed Jim Thornton in the role.
OSHA Finds Recurring Violations at Trader Joe’s Store in Colorado
Published: Wednesday April 17th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The popular grocery chain faces proposed penalties of $216,902.
Helping Lone Workers Shed the Invisibility Cloak
Published: Tuesday April 16th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Satellite messaging and GPS technologies help lone workers overcome challenges of invisibility, providing transformative benefits for safety and coordination across industries.
Heat Exposure May Lead to Inflammation and Weaken Immunity, Preliminary Research Finds
Published: Tuesday April 16th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Recent research links short-term heat exposure to increased inflammation and weakened immunity, particularly affecting outdoor workers.
DOL Grants Pennsylvania $2.9 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis
Published: Monday April 15th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The latest National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant has an approved funding threshold of over $8.7 million.
