News from the Safety Industry

DOL Orders Reinstatement of Worker Fired Over Safety Concerns

Published: Thursday January 23rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Strasburg Rail Road Co. must reinstate and compensate an employee wrongfully fired for refusing to issue safety licenses to an unqualified manager.

OSHA Cites Appliance Manufacturer for Willful Machine Safety Lapses

Published: Wednesday January 22nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Haier US Appliance Solutions faces OSHA penalties after a supervisor's fatal injuries exposed ongoing machine safety violations.

OSHA Appoints Scott Ketcham as Deputy Assistant Secretary

Published: Wednesday January 22nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Scott Ketcham, OSHA's new deputy assistant secretary, brings over 20 years of OSHA experience and a strong background in safety enforcement and leadership.

ASSP Opens Registration for Safety 2025 Conference and Expo

Published: Tuesday January 21st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
ASSP’s annual event heads to Orlando, Florida, from July 22-24, 2025.

OSHA Cites Storm Pipe Cleaner for Safety Failures After Fatal Explosion

Published: Tuesday January 21st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA investigators highlighted the dangers of pressurized pipe plugs in the aftermath of a fatal explosion in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

MSHA Finds 119 Violations in December 2024 Impact Inspections

Published: Monday January 20th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
MSHA conducted 13 mine inspections in December 2024, uncovering 119 violations.

OSHA Partners with NSC and Road to Zero Coalition to Address Workplace Motor Vehicle Fatalities

Published: Monday January 20th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The collaboration aims to reduce transportation-related workplace fatalities by promoting safe driving practices.

OSHA Ends COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking

Published: Friday January 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The agency’s focus now shifts to broader infectious disease protections in healthcare.

Perdue Farms Will Pay $4 Million After Child Labor Violations

Published: Friday January 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The young workers were permitted to use hazardous equipment during work hours.

OSHA Cites Soap Manufacturer for Putting Workers at Risk After Hazardous Gas Release

Published: Thursday January 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A hazardous gas release at soap manufacturer AFCO hospitalized 12 workers, leading to OSHA citations and over $161,310 in penalties.

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