News from the Safety Industry
Federal investigation orders church to pay back wages, reinstate employee fired for raising concerns about rodents, insects in childcare center
Published: Thursday March 16th 2023
Source: OSHA News
March 16, 2023
OSHA Proposes Over $500K in Penalties for Nebraska Company After Worker Asphyxiation
Published: Thursday March 16th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The grain-handling company was also issued citations for 16 violations—including two willful—following the September 2022 incident.
More Than 46,000 People May Have Died from Vehicle Crashes in 2022, NSC Preliminary Estimate Shows
Published: Thursday March 16th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The estimate is only down slightly from the actual number of lives lost in 2021.
US Department of Labor, National Safety Council Nebraska Chapter sign alliance to train employers, workers on common hazards
Published: Wednesday March 15th 2023
Source: OSHA News
March 15, 2023
US Department of Labor finds oil, gas waste company failed to protect workers from dangers of inhalation after employee suffers fatal injury
Published: Wednesday March 15th 2023
Source: OSHA News
March 15, 2023
Modern Technology and Improvements in Workplace Safety
Published: Wednesday March 15th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
From safety apps to facial recognition, employers have many options to invest in.
OSHA Finds More Hazards at Dollar General Stores, Proposes Over $1M in Combined Penalties
Published: Wednesday March 15th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Blocked exit routes and unsafely stacked boxes and merchandise were among the violations the company received citations for.
Federal safety investigators find Mobile contractor ignored safety warnings that might have prevented 28-year-old employee’s death aboard Panama City vessel
Published: Tuesday March 14th 2023
Source: OSHA News
March 10, 2023
Low-cost, higher risk: Dollar General inspections in Florida, Georgia find employees exposed to blocked emergency exits, other dangers
Published: Monday March 13th 2023
Source: OSHA News
March 13, 2023
US Department of Labor issues final rule on handling retaliation complaints under Taxpayer First Act
Published: Friday March 10th 2023
Source: OSHA News
March 10, 2023
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