News from the Safety Industry
Fuyao Glass America Inc. Faces $724,380 in Federal Penalties After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Multiple Hazards at Ohio Plant
Published: Monday July 29th 2019
Source: OSHA News
July 29, 2019
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers About Heat Illness Prevention Standards
Published: Monday July 29th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As temperatures in across the Central Valley in California are expected to reach triple digits in the next few weeks, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers that shade must be made available to workers at all times.
U.S. Department of Labor Cites New York Manufacturer For Violations after Employee Injury at Long Island Plant
Published: Friday July 26th 2019
Source: OSHA News
July 26, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Cites New York Manufacturer
For Violations after Employee Injury at Long Island Plant
New Jersey Contractor Facing Penalties After OSHA Finds Lead and Fall Hazard Violations
Published: Friday July 26th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Scot Christopher Rule LLC was inspected in February after not providing proof of abatement related to a 2017 investigation.
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Wisconsin Lumber Mill for Exposing Employees to Machine and Other Hazards Following Fatality
Published: Thursday July 25th 2019
Source: OSHA News
July 25, 2019
OSHA Cites Large Transit Service Provider for Safety and Health Hazards in Georgia
Published: Thursday July 25th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
France-based company Transdev is facing nearly $200,000 in penalties for exposing employees to safety and health hazards.
Birmingham Manufacturer Fined for Inadequate Pedestrian Walkway Protection
Published: Thursday July 25th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In 2017, a Minteq UK Ltd employee was struck and killed by a forklift truck while walking in the designated pedestrian area of the site’s roadway. This designated area was in the middle of the roadway and was unprotected.
U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Finds New Jersey Contractor Exposed Employees to Lead and Other Hazards at Pennsylvania Worksite
Published: Wednesday July 24th 2019
Source: OSHA News
July 24, 2019
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week Begins in Early August
Published: Wednesday July 24th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
According to OSHA, “the week-long event encourages employers to implement workplace safety initiatives, and highlight workers’ contributions to improving safety.”
Congressional Bill Seeks to Expand Benefits for Workers, Residents Exposed to Radiation
Published: Wednesday July 24th 2019
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The legislation would increase the number of “downwind” states and the maximum amount individuals can receive to $150,000.