News from the Safety Industry

WorkSafeBC Video Stresses Use of Personal Flotation Devices in the Fishing Industry

Published: Friday November 9th 2018
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Commercial fishing is one of British Columbia’s most dangerous occupations, and drowning is the leading cause of death for the province’s fishermen.

Duck Boat's Captain Charged

Published: Thursday November 8th 2018
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The indictment alleges Kenneth Scott McKee failed to properly assess the nature of the severe weather while the vessel was on the water and operated it in violation of the conditions and limitations specified in the vessel's certificate of inspection. When severe weather arrived at the vessel's location, the indictment says, McKee failed to instruct passengers to don personal flotation devices and also allegedly failed to immediately increase speed and head to the nearest shore.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Contractor after Employee Fatally Injured in Explosion at Alabama Worksite

Published: Thursday November 8th 2018
Source: OSHA News
November 7, 2018 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Contractor after Employee Fatally Injured in Explosion at Alabama Worksite

U.S. Department of Labor Cites U.S. Postal Service After Heat Exposure Hospitalizes Las Vegas Mail Carrier

Published: Thursday November 8th 2018
Source: OSHA News
November 7, 2018 U.S. Department of Labor Cites U.S. Postal Service After Heat Exposure Hospitalizes Las Vegas Mail Carrier

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Two Florida Contractors After Employee Suffers Injuries

Published: Thursday November 8th 2018
Source: OSHA News
November 8, 2018 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Two Florida Contractors After Employee Suffers Injuries

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Two Florida Contractors After Employee Suffers Injuries

Published: Thursday November 8th 2018
Source: OSHA News
November 8, 2018 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Two Florida Contractors After Employee Suffers Injuries

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Contractor after Employee Fatally Injured in Explosion at Alabama Worksite

Published: Thursday November 8th 2018
Source: OSHA News
November 7, 2018 U.S. Department of Labor Cites Contractor after Employee Fatally Injured in Explosion at Alabama Worksite

U.S. Department of Labor Cites U.S. Postal Service After Heat Exposure Hospitalizes Las Vegas Mail Carrier

Published: Thursday November 8th 2018
Source: OSHA News
November 7, 2018 U.S. Department of Labor Cites U.S. Postal Service After Heat Exposure Hospitalizes Las Vegas Mail Carrier

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