News from the Safety Industry
MSHA Announces Availability of Up to $400,000 in Grants for Mine Safety Education, Training
Published: Thursday April 18th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
MSHA announced Tuesday the availability of up to $400,000 in funding to support education and training to help identify, avoid, and prevent unsafe mining work conditions.
Coast Guard Performs First Landing at Virginia Hospital's Rooftop Pad
Published: Thursday April 18th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter's crew and hospital personnel participated in the training to practice safely transferring patients from the aircraft to the emergency department.
ILO Says Urgent Action Needed to Better Manage E-Waste
Published: Wednesday April 17th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
"Workers handling e-waste have no voice, no bargaining power, and they are breaking hazardous materials by their hands," said worker vice-chairperson James Towers. "Moreover, these workers are unaware of the many risks associated with handling e-waste."
U.S. Department of Labor Partners with Contractors to Promote Safety During Construction of Florida Development Project
Published: Wednesday April 17th 2019
Source: OSHA News
April 17, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Partners with Contractors to Promote Safety During Construction of Florida Development Project
Federal Jury Decides Pennsylvania Company Wrongfully Terminated Two Employees for Participating in U.S. Department of Labor Investigation
Published: Wednesday April 17th 2019
Source: OSHA News
April 17, 2019
Federal Jury Awards Whistleblower $40,000 in Damages Following U.S. Department of Labor Investigation of Pennsylvania Foundry
Published: Wednesday April 17th 2019
Source: OSHA News
April 17, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Fines Pennsylvania Framing Contractor For Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards
Published: Wednesday April 17th 2019
Source: OSHA News
April 17, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Fines Pennsylvania Framing Contractor
For Exposing Employees to Fall Hazards
U.S. Department of Labor Partners with University of South Florida and Contractor to Promote Worker Safety During Florida Construction Project
Published: Wednesday April 17th 2019
Source: OSHA News
April 17, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Joins Partnership to Promote Workplace Safety During North Huntsville, Alabama, Construction Project
Published: Wednesday April 17th 2019
Source: OSHA News
April 17, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Joins Partnership to Promote Workplace Safety During North Huntsville, Alabama, Construction Project
BOP Conducts Test of Cellphone Jamming Technology
Published: Wednesday April 17th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Contraband cellphones are a safety and security concern both for the public and for correctional facilities nationwide, according to the bureau, which reported contraband cellphones have been used by incarcerated inmates to run criminal enterprises, distribute child pornography, and facilitate the commission of violent crimes.