News from the Safety Industry
OSHA Updates PPE Rules for Construction Workers
Published: Monday December 16th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The revision requires each worker is provided with properly fitting equipment.
Michigan OSHA Awards $870,000 in Grants to Boost Worker Safety
Published: Friday December 13th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
MIOSHA has committed $870,000 in grants to support safety and health training across Michigan workplaces.
Cleveland Manufacturer Faces OSHA Citations After Two Worker Amputations
Published: Friday December 13th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
G&S Metal Products Co. Inc. faces $182,293 for safety violations involving unguarded machinery.
New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
Published: Friday December 13th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like safety showers, safety harnesses, safety air guns and earplug holders.
MSHA Finalizes Updates Safety Standards for Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment
Published: Thursday December 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
MSHA has updated safety standards for electric mine equipment, offering flexible compliance options to improve miner safety in hazardous conditions.
NIOSH Study Identifies Risk of Hearing Loss Among Construction Workers
Published: Thursday December 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
NIOSH identifies construction sub-sectors with the highest hearing loss risks and offers targeted prevention strategies.
DOL Sues USPS Over Alleged Whistleblower Retaliation
Published: Wednesday December 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The U.S. Department of Labor is suing USPS for alleged whistleblower retaliation after firing a worker who raised safety concerns about loading dock equipment.
NSC Commits $300,000 to Musculoskeletal Disorder Research
Published: Wednesday December 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The National Safety Council has allocated $300,000 for its third year of grants aimed at reducing workplace injuries caused by musculoskeletal disorders.
OSHA Finds Lack of Training Among Causes of Forklift Operator’s Death
Published: Tuesday December 10th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA has fined Mitchell Industrial Tire Co. for $288,299 following a forklift operator's death due to safety violations.
OSHA Cites Two Florida Contractors for Trench Safety Violations
Published: Tuesday December 10th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Masci General Contractor Inc. and KT Carter Contracting Inc. face $363,436 in fines.