News from the Safety Industry

U.S. Department of Labor Orders Vermont Company to Compensate Employee Fired for Reporting Finance Industry Violations

Published: Wednesday February 6th 2019
Source: OSHA News
February 6, 2019 U.S. Department of Labor Orders Vermont Company to Compensate Employee Fired for Reporting Finance Industry Violations

OSHA Joins Alliance Focused on Safe Handling of Fertilizers

Published: Wednesday February 6th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Announced Feb. 4, the alliance already has completed its first project: a training video showing a mock agricultural retail facility inspection. The video was filmed at the ResponsibleAg training facility in Owensboro, Ky.

NTSB Issues Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements for 2019-2020

Published: Wednesday February 6th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
"The 2019–2020 Most Wanted List advocates for 46 specific safety recommendations that can and should be implemented during these next two years," said NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt. "It also features broad, longstanding safety issues that still threaten the traveling public."

Ohio BWC Awards Safety Grants to 35 Employers

Published: Wednesday February 6th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Thirty-five employers will share $891,979 in grants from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation to purchase equipment designed to substantially reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses, the agency announced Jan. 29.

Tunnel Under Downtown Seattle Opens to Traffic

Published: Tuesday February 5th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The tunnel replaces the seismically vulnerable Alaskan Way Viaduct, which will be demolished.

Ohio Governor Signs Domestic Violence Executive Order

Published: Tuesday February 5th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
His order directs all state agencies, boards, and commissions to take necessary corrective actions, up to and including termination, when an employee commits or threatens to commit domestic violence on state property, at state-sponsored events, or when using state resources; and to contact law enforcement if an incident occurs.

HELP Committee to Take Up Mugno Nomination

Published: Tuesday February 5th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
President Donald J. Trump nominated Mugno, who was vice president for Safety, Sustainability and Vehicle Maintenance at FedEx Ground in Pittsburgh, Pa., to be the head of OSHA on Oct. 27, 2017. The failure of the U.S. Senate to confirm him for well over a year has puzzled many safety professionals and their professional organizations.

State Health Departments Urging Procrastinators to Get Flu Shots

Published: Tuesday February 5th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
"If you haven't gotten a flu shot yet, don't hesitate; there's still time," Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said. "The flu vaccine is the best precaution you can take, and it not only helps protect you, but also your family members, neighbors, co-workers, and anyone you come in contact with. We're seeing increasing numbers of flu cases across the commonwealth, so don't wait to get your shot."

U.S. Department of Labor Forms Alliance with Agribusiness Organizations to Protect Workers in Agricultural Industry

Published: Monday February 4th 2019
Source: OSHA News
February 4, 2019 Contact: Office of Communications Phone: 202-693-1999

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