News from the Safety Industry
Emergency Communications Available in the Midst of NYC Blackout
Published: Wednesday July 17th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As parts of New York City were plunged into darkness this weekend, emergency communications were upheld by standards that are set in place to avoid disaster in power outages.
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Missouri Contractor For Exposing Employees to Trench Engulfment Hazards
Published: Tuesday July 16th 2019
Source: OSHA News
July 16, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Missouri Contractor
For Exposing Employees to Trench Engulfment Hazards
Cal/OSHA Cites Two Employers for Serious Accident-Related Health and Safety Violations
Published: Tuesday July 16th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Gladiator Rooter & Plumbing and Gate Gourmet, Inc. were cited for serious accident-related health and safety violations last week after two employees were poisoned by carbon monoxide while working in a confined space.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill Pushing OSHA to Protect Workers Against Heat Stress
Published: Tuesday July 16th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The measure would require employers to give workers paid breaks in cool spaces, access to water and training on how to respond to symptoms of heat illness.
U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Oklahoma Manufacturer Exposed Employees to Serious Workplace Hazards
Published: Monday July 15th 2019
Source: OSHA News
July 15, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Oklahoma Manufacturer Exposed Employees to Serious Workplace Hazards
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta Resigns In Wake of Epstein Controversy
Published: Friday July 12th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Acosta stepped down on Friday after facing criticism for a plea deal he made with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as a federal prosecutor in Florida.
Worker Compensation Insurance Rates Likely to Drop by Nearly Nine Percent in Wisconsin
Published: Friday July 12th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
While workplace injury totals are lower this year, advocates complain that high healthcare costs have kept the state from being competitive on worker’s compensation costs.
One Worker Killed, Another Injured by Train on Broad Street Line
Published: Friday July 12th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Two SEPTA workers were conducting a track inspection and doing light maintenance when one was killed and the other injured on the Broad Street Line Monday night.
University of Illinois-Chicago Researchers Receive Grant to Study How Coal Dust Causes Lung Disease
Published: Thursday July 11th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The project will explore how different combinations of coal dust affect the development of black lung disease, which is causing an epidemic among coal miners across Appalachian states.
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.