News from the Safety Industry
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.
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Long Island, New York, Construction Company for Fall Hazards Following Fatal Structure Collapse
Published: Wednesday July 3rd 2019
Source: OSHA News
July 3, 2019
OSHA Cites Illinois Metal Treating Company For 21 Violations
Published: Wednesday July 3rd 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
After two employees suffered electrical shock injuries while cleaning a metal tank, the agency found that the company did not use proper electrical safety work practices.
Kentucky Trucking Company Must Reinstate Terminated Whistleblower Employee
Published: Wednesday July 3rd 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ordered Freight Tire Inc. to reinstate a truck driver who was terminated after refusing to operate a commercial vehicle in inclement weather.