News from the Safety Industry
OSHA Cites Appliance Manufacturer for Willful Machine Safety Lapses
Published: Wednesday January 22nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Haier US Appliance Solutions faces OSHA penalties after a supervisor's fatal injuries exposed ongoing machine safety violations.
OSHA Appoints Scott Ketcham as Deputy Assistant Secretary
Published: Wednesday January 22nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Scott Ketcham, OSHA's new deputy assistant secretary, brings over 20 years of OSHA experience and a strong background in safety enforcement and leadership.
ASSP Opens Registration for Safety 2025 Conference and Expo
Published: Tuesday January 21st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
ASSP’s annual event heads to Orlando, Florida, from July 22-24, 2025.
OSHA Cites Storm Pipe Cleaner for Safety Failures After Fatal Explosion
Published: Tuesday January 21st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA investigators highlighted the dangers of pressurized pipe plugs in the aftermath of a fatal explosion in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
MSHA Finds 119 Violations in December 2024 Impact Inspections
Published: Monday January 20th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
MSHA conducted 13 mine inspections in December 2024, uncovering 119 violations.
OSHA Partners with NSC and Road to Zero Coalition to Address Workplace Motor Vehicle Fatalities
Published: Monday January 20th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The collaboration aims to reduce transportation-related workplace fatalities by promoting safe driving practices.
OSHA Ends COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking
Published: Friday January 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The agency’s focus now shifts to broader infectious disease protections in healthcare.
Perdue Farms Will Pay $4 Million After Child Labor Violations
Published: Friday January 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The young workers were permitted to use hazardous equipment during work hours.
OSHA Cites Soap Manufacturer for Putting Workers at Risk After Hazardous Gas Release
Published: Thursday January 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A hazardous gas release at soap manufacturer AFCO hospitalized 12 workers, leading to OSHA citations and over $161,310 in penalties.
Washington L&I Fines Business Owners for Asbestos Removal Violations
Published: Thursday January 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Two Vancouver house flippers face $116,300 in fines for improper asbestos removal during a renovation project.