News from the Safety Industry
New Legislation Introduced to Ensure the Safety of Transportation Workers
Published: Monday February 22nd 2021
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Under the new legislation, coronavirus testing for transportation workers would be prioritized.
US Department of Labor announces OSHA will investigate complaints of whistleblower retaliation under new antitrust, money laundering laws
Published: Friday February 19th 2021
Source: OSHA News
February 19, 2021
New Fall Experience Survey Aims to Advance Workplace Safety
Published: Friday February 19th 2021
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Safety professionals are encouraged to participate in the Fall Experience Survey by April 30.
Americans are Backsliding on Hygiene Efforts Amid Pandemic
Published: Thursday February 18th 2021
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Efforts to curb the transmission of contracting COVID-19 by handwashing has lessened according to an annual survey from Bradley Corp.
OSHA alleges Missouri plumbing contractor exposed worker to unprotected trench despite agreement to implement trench safety program
Published: Wednesday February 17th 2021
Source: OSHA News
February 17, 2021
US Department of Labor proposes $264K in fines for Montana manufacturer, staffing agency for serious, willful violations following finger amputation
Published: Wednesday February 17th 2021
Source: OSHA News
February 17, 2021
Workplace Safety Training Survey Finds Companies Struggle with Finding Effective Methods
Published: Wednesday February 17th 2021
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Companies are still struggling to find time to train employees on workplace safety. Others can’t verify if their training programs are effective.
OSHA Cites Rail Car Company for Confined Spaces Violations
Published: Friday February 12th 2021
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Trinity Rail and Maintenance Services Inc. was cited for 11 serious violations after the death of two employees in August.
Workplace Coronavirus Complaints Surge in North Carolina
Published: Thursday February 11th 2021
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Workers in North Carolina are advocating for a statewide COVID-19 workplace mandate.
US Department of Labor cites Trinity Rail and Maintenance Services for confined space violations in August 2020 fatality investigation
Published: Wednesday February 10th 2021
Source: OSHA News
February 10, 2021