News from the Safety Industry
Federal Court Orders Sanctions, Appoints Special Master in Contempt Ruling Against Contractors, Owner for Not Complying With Safety Standards
Published: Monday June 29th 2020
Source: OSHA News
June 29, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Missouri Contractor After Employee Suffers Severe Injuries in Trench Collapse
Published: Monday June 29th 2020
Source: OSHA News
June 29, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Missouri Contractor
After Employee Suffers Severe Injuries in Trench Collapse
California Adopts First in the Nation Workplace Safety Standards Protecting Nighttime Agricultural Workers from Hazards
Published: Monday June 29th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Nighttime workers—especially those in agriculture—are exposure to unique risks. Recent standards from California’s OSHA require new standards for agriculture workers and supervisors to increase safety.
ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Published: Sunday June 28th 2020
Source: OSHA News
June 28, 2020
ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and
Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance to Ensure Uniform Enforcement of Silica Standards
Published: Friday June 26th 2020
Source: OSHA News
June 26, 2020
Contact: Office of Communications
Phone: 202-693-1999
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Florida Roofing Contractor for Repeatedly Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards at Boca Raton Worksite
Published: Friday June 26th 2020
Source: OSHA News
June 26, 2020
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Prevent Heat Illness during Period of High Heat
Published: Friday June 26th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
With summer comes increased risk of heat-related illness for workers. Employers need to recognize and mitigate these hazards, but Cal/OSHA’s news release can serve as a good guide.
ASSP Talks Human Error: Key Trends in Human Performance Presentations
Published: Thursday June 25th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A handful of speakers talked about human error during the three days of ASSP Safety 2020 Virtual. Here are some of the trends and key takeaways.
U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA and CDC Issue Interim Guidance To Protect Seafood Processing Industry Workers
Published: Thursday June 25th 2020
Source: OSHA News
June 25, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA and CDC Issue Interim GuidanceTo Protect Seafood Processing Industry Workers
Bernhard Discusses Safety and Readiness in Construction
Published: Thursday June 25th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The construction industry has had to continue business during the coronavirus pandemic, but this has meant reevaluating their safety measures and worker health policies. Bernhard offers its motto on safety, readiness and adjusting to a pandemic.