News from the Safety Industry

OSHA Reminds Employers to Summarize 2019 Work-Related Injuries Between Feb. 1 and Apr. 30

Published: Tuesday January 21st 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Injury and illness recordkeeping are important for every employer to stay compliant. Don’t miss the deadline.

VPPPA Announces Charity Campaign

Published: Monday January 20th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA) recently announced a charity campaign to raise awareness about mental health and mental health resources.

VPPPA Announces Charity Campaign

Published: Monday January 20th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA) recently announced a charity campaign to raise awareness about mental health and mental health resources.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Philadelphia Refinery For Process Safety Management Hazards after Fire and Explosions

Published: Friday January 17th 2020
Source: OSHA News
January 17, 2020 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Philadelphia RefineryFor Process Safety Management Hazards after Fire and Explosions

OSHA Raises Civil Penalties for 2020, but Data Shows Companies Often Skirt Their Large Penalties

Published: Friday January 17th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
On Jan. 15, OSHA raised its civil penalties by approximately 1.8 percent, which seems like a steep change. Still, though, new analysis shows that companies are using the abatement process to dramatically lessen their charges.

Long-Awaited Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Moves to the House

Published: Friday January 17th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Many are calling the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ‘long overdue’—and it has advanced with bipartisan support to the House floor for a vote. Here’s what you need to know as employer or pregnant employee.

OSHA Raises Civil Penalties for 2020, but Data Shows Companies Often Skirt Their Large Penalties

Published: Friday January 17th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
On Jan. 15, OSHA raised its civil penalties by approximately 1.8 percent, which seems like a steep change. Still, though, new analysis shows that companies are using the abatement process to dramatically lessen their charges.

Long-Awaited Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Moves to the House

Published: Friday January 17th 2020
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Many are calling the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ‘long overdue’—and it has advanced with bipartisan support to the House floor for a vote. Here’s what you need to know as employer or pregnant employee.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Target Corp. For Blocked Emergency Exit Access at Two Massachusetts Stores

Published: Thursday January 16th 2020
Source: OSHA News
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Target Corp.For Blocked Emergency Exit Access at Two Massachusetts Stores

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Plumbing Contractor for Exposing Employees to Hazards After Fatal Trench Collapse in Mississippi

Published: Thursday January 16th 2020
Source: OSHA News
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