News from the Safety Industry

Flaunt OSHA penalties at your own risk, because contempt of court can be costly, and individual liability adds an additional layer of concern.

Taking the logo in a new and fresh direction coincides with the Association’s 35th birthday.

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association has announced its lineup of speakers headlining its Safety+ national symposium this month.

August 20, 2019 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999  

August 20, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Florida Construction Contractor For Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards

August 20, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Commercial Roofing Contractor For Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards at Illinois Job Site

August 20, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Missouri Contractor For Exposing Employees to Excavating and Trenching Hazards

August 20, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Cites South Dakota Contractor For Exposing Employees to Trenching Hazards

Compared to smaller and “micro” businesses, larger companies have done a better job implementing the Total Worker Health (TWH) approach to worker health and safety, reports the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

August 19, 2019   U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Penalties to Wisconsin Company For Continually Exposing Employees to Machine Hazards