News from the Safety Industry

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Montana Highway Contractor After Hot Asphalt Burns Three Workers in Laurel

Published: Tuesday April 23rd 2019
Source: OSHA News
April 23, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Montana Highway Contractor After Hot Asphalt Burns Three Workers in Laurel

Almost Half of Workplaces Offer Health, Wellness Programs: CDC

Published: Tuesday April 23rd 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Almost half of all U.S. workplaces offered some kind of health or wellness program in 2017, according to a new study published Monday in the American Journal of Health Promotion.

NH Furniture Manufacturer Cited for One Willful, 36 Serious Violations After Employee Injury

Published: Tuesday April 23rd 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA has cited DCI Inc. for 37 violations of workplace safety and health standards, including one willful and 36 serious violations, at its Lisbon, N.H., manufacturing plant. The proposed penalties total $378,488.

New California Program Supports Clean Mobility Projects

Published: Tuesday April 23rd 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The $17 million program focuses on the needs of smaller groups and communities to provide clean mobility solutions that include car- bike- or scooter-sharing projects and subsidies for transit or car-hailing companies.

U.S. Department of Labor, Workplace Safety Organizations Announce 6th Annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down

Published: Monday April 22nd 2019
Source: OSHA News
April 22, 2019 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999

U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Hospital Employees Exposed to Workplace Violence Hazards

Published: Monday April 22nd 2019
Source: OSHA News
April 22, 2019   U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds Hospital Employees Exposed to Workplace Violence Hazards

DOT Agencies Relaunch Grade Crossing Campaign

Published: Monday April 22nd 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
During 2018 alone, 270 people died at railroad crossings, including 99 people who died after the driver went around lowered crossing gate arms. This was a 10-year high, according to DOT.

BMW Recall Affects 184,000 Cars

Published: Monday April 22nd 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
BMW is recalling certain 3 Series, 5 Series, and Z4 cars from the 2006 model year due to fire risk.

FDA Approves First Generic Naloxone Nasal Spray

Published: Monday April 22nd 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The nasal spray does not require assembly and delivers a consistent, measured dose when used as directed, and the product can be used for adults or children and is easily administered by anyone, even those without medical training.

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