News from the Safety Industry

New Survey Shows Both Employers and Employees Benefit from Flexible Workplaces

Published: Thursday July 11th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A new survey by Wildgoose found that many employees are actively looking to work in a flexible workplace, as their mental health benefits greatly from it. In addition, employers can save on expensive employee costs by cutting down on the amount of staff in the workplace at one time.

Electrical Safety PPE Market to Surpass $20 Billion by 2025

Published: Wednesday July 10th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Electrical Safety PPE Market size is expected to surpass USD 20 billion, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights. A focus on overall superior workplace safety will drive the market growth.

Oregon OSHA to Offer New Slate of Online Courses on Fall Protection

Published: Wednesday July 10th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
To address the state’s issues with disabilities due to falls, the agency is launching video classes to help employers supplement their training programs.

U.S. Department of Labor Says Employer Vigilance Essential To Addressing Workplace Hazards That Peak in Summer

Published: Tuesday July 9th 2019
Source: OSHA News
July 9, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Says Employer Vigilance Essential To Addressing Workplace Hazards That Peak in Summer

New York Construction Company Faces $224,620 in Penalties Following Fatal Structure Collapse

Published: Tuesday July 9th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA has cited Northridge Construction Corp for willful and serious violations of workplace safety standards following the fatality of one of the company’s employees. In the incident, the structure collapsed during the installation of roof panels to a shed in December 2018.

New EPA Rule Revises Lead Limits Allowed in Dust on Floors and Windowsills

Published: Tuesday July 9th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
After a 2017 court ruling and a change in medical guidance, the EPA has issued new standards for the amount of lead allowed in housing and buildings where children spend significant amounts of time.

British Government: 25 Percent of People Killed at Work in Past Year Were 60 or Older

Published: Monday July 8th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Older workers make up 10 percent of the British workforce but were at the highest risk of dying in workplace incidents in 2018-2019.

Safe Work Australia Releases Online Fact Sheet on Endometriosis Work Safety

Published: Monday July 8th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
With about one in ten women suffering from endometriosis, it’s vital that both employers and employees know how to handle the condition in the workplace. Safe Work Australia has released an online fact sheet on endometriosis to achieve this goal.

$48.1 Million in Grants to be Awarded for Workforce Reintegration of Homeless Veterans

Published: Friday July 5th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that $48.1 Million in the form of 149 Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program grants will be awarded to organizations, public agencies, boards, and governments.

Labor Department Launches Awards For Contractors Who Include People With Disabilities in Workforce

Published: Friday July 5th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Up to four contractors will receive a “Gold Award” for their efforts and participate in a year of engagement to help educate other companies about disability inclusion.

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