News from the Safety Industry
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Alabama Framing Contractor For Exposing Employees to Falls
Published: Tuesday October 29th 2019
Source: OSHA News
October 29, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Alabama Framing Contractor
For Exposing Employees to Falls
Adult Sleep Deprivation is on the Rise, Especially for Those in Safety and Health Industries
Published: Tuesday October 29th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
One recent report analyzed American adult sleeping patterns from 2010 to 2018, and the results showed that Americans are losing sleep on average. This trend was particularly prevalent for professionals in health care and law enforcement, for example.
Specialty Silicone LLC Fined $1.6 Million After Site Explosion and Four Employees Died
Published: Tuesday October 29th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
After a devastating explosion at a silicon company on May 3 of this year, OSHA just announced it will fine the company over one million dollars.
Illinois Plant Explosion Results in Four Fatalities, $1.5 Million in Penalties
Published: Monday October 28th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA has cited AB Specialty Silicones LLC with 12 willful federal safety violations after four employees suffered fatal injuries in an explosion and fire at the company's plant on May 3, 2019.
U.S. Department of Labor Issues $1,591,176 in Penalties To AB Specialty Silicones After 4 Fatalities in Illinois Plant Explosion
Published: Friday October 25th 2019
Source: OSHA News
October 25, 2019
Industrial Fall Protection Equipment Market to be Worth More than $3.8 Billion by 2024
Published: Thursday October 24th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
According to new research report by Global Market Insights, Industrial Fall Protection Equipment Market may exceed USD 3.8 billion by 2024.
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Alabama Newspaper Publisher For Exposing Employees to Amputations after Injury
Published: Wednesday October 23rd 2019
Source: OSHA News
October 23, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Alabama Newspaper Publisher
For Exposing Employees to Amputations after Injury
Managers Sentenced to Probation and Ordered to Pay Fines for Conspiracy To Obstruct Justice in U.S. Department of Labor Fatality Investigation
Published: Wednesday October 23rd 2019
Source: OSHA News
October 23, 2019
One Construction Worker Dead and One Injured After Manhattan Wall Collapse
Published: Wednesday October 23rd 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Monday morning, the rubble of a wall collapsed at a Manhattan site killed one construction worker and injured another.
NSC Releases Federal Policy Position on Cannabis Use in Safety Sensitive Jobs
Published: Tuesday October 22nd 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In a policy position released yesterday, the National Safety Council states that no amount of marijuana or other THC products is allowed for employees working in safety sensitive positions.