News from the Safety Industry

General Recordkeeping Criteria in the Age of COVID-19

Published: Wednesday January 20th 2021
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we do business in this country. Workers who are able to are now working from home, and workers who are in construction or manufacturing are practicing social distancing on the job. Healthcare workers, social workers, and others who have contact with the public must take extra precautions to protect themselves from exposures to the coronavirus.

2021 Freight and Shipping Employee Safety Trends

Published: Tuesday January 19th 2021
Source: OHS Online Magazine
2020 highlighted how much health and safety oversight there was in the industry, emphasizing the need for better insights.

OSHA Updates Its Injury and Illness Inspection Program

Published: Friday January 15th 2021
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Establishments that have more than 20 employees and high injury and illness rates are the targets for this program.

2021 Flu Season: The Pandemic Edition

Published: Thursday January 14th 2021
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Ultimately, to be successful in this effort, several best practices should be integrated into every cleaning program for optimal results.

BGE Fined Over $400,000 For Violations Related to 2019 Gas Explosion

Published: Thursday January 14th 2021
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In addition to paying the fine, the Baltimore Gas and Electric company will upgrade their gas lines to prevent other explosions from occurring.

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties

Published: Wednesday January 13th 2021
Source: OSHA News
January 13, 2021 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999

Lockheed Martin Corp. Will Pay $700,000 in Back Wages After DOL Investigation

Published: Wednesday January 13th 2021
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Lockheed Martin Corp. was found guilty of race-based discrimination during the hiring process for positions in their RMS Engineering and Technology Unit.

Obsoleting the Absence of Voltage Test

Published: Tuesday January 12th 2021
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The door is now wide open for plenty of innovation on AVTs.

ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers And Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Published: Monday January 11th 2021
Source: OSHA News
January 11, 2021 ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers And Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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