News from the Safety Industry
DOL Names New Members to National Advisory Committee on OSH
Published: Wednesday January 8th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The four appointees will serve two-year terms starting in January 2025.
Roofing Contractor Faces Penalties for Repeated Fall Protection Violations
Published: Tuesday January 7th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A New Jersey roofing contractor faces $328,545 in OSHA fines for repeated safety violations, including fall hazards at three worksites.
Construction Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax Crimes, False Statements About Fatal Workplace Accident
Published: Tuesday January 7th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A Medford, Massachusetts construction company owner was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay $2.8 million for tax crimes and lying about a fatal workplace accident.
OSHA Cites Alabama Meat Processing Plant for Repeated Safety Violations
Published: Monday January 6th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA has cited Dean Sausage Company for repeated safety violations, proposing $103,245 in fines after a July 2024 inspection.
OSHA’s Doug Parker Issues Statement on Latest BLS Data on Worker Fatalities
Published: Monday January 6th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA Assistant Secretary has issued a statement on the latest BLS data regarding a decrease in worker injuries since the previous year.
Why Moisture Measurement Is Crucial in Powder and Bulk Solids Operations
Published: Friday January 3rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Moisture measurement in powder and bulk solids operations is vital to improving process control.
DOL Awards $1.4 Million to Washington Communities Affected by Opioid Crisis
Published: Friday January 3rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The funding will help Clark and Cowlitz counties address the economic fallout of the opioid crisis.
Washington L&I Launches Ergonomics Rulemaking for High-Risk Workers
Published: Thursday January 2nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The first meeting will occur on Jan. 9, 2025, and focus on airline ground crew workers.
OSHA Cites Illinois Contractor for Repeated Fall Protection Violations
Published: Thursday January 2nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Corner Construction faces $266,175 in penalties after its fifth OSHA citation in two years.
California Adopts Permanent Silica Safety Standard for Artificial Stone Workers
Published: Wednesday January 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
California has adopted a permanent standard to protect workers from silica dust exposure, addressing the risks of silicosis and enhancing enforcement measures.