News from the Safety Industry

The agency’s focus now shifts to broader infectious disease protections in healthcare.

The young workers were permitted to use hazardous equipment during work hours.

A hazardous gas release at soap manufacturer AFCO hospitalized 12 workers, leading to OSHA citations and over $161,310 in penalties.

Two Vancouver house flippers face $116,300 in fines for improper asbestos removal during a renovation project.

BCSP partners with India’s CIDC to promote global safety standards and workforce development in the construction industry, enhancing safety practices and professional certification pathways.

The U.S. Department of Labor announced adjusted OSHA penalties for 2025, raising fines for safety violations to account for inflation.

JBS USA agreed to a $4 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor to address child labor violations, including those that had underage workers performing hazardous tasks.

The USDA study highlights worker safety concerns in meat processing plants, with injuries linked to line speeds and preventable through ergonomic measures.

MSHA's latest review found no U.S. mines meeting Pattern of Violations criteria for the first time since 2021, reflecting improvements in compliance and miner safety.

Cal/OSHA reminds employers to follow wildfire smoke safety regulations, as Los Angeles County experiences unhealthy air conditions.