News from the Safety Industry
Pet Product Manufacturer Faces OSHA Violations Following Severe Employee Injury
Published: Thursday June 20th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Doskocil Manufacturing Inc. received one willful violation and eight serious violations, totaling $278,851 in proposed penalties.
OSHA Offers Safety Guidance to Flood Recovery Workers in Florida
Published: Thursday June 20th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Flood recovery presents hazards such as power loss, water accumulation and saturation of building materials and electrical components.
Common Safety Issues With Poor Indoor Air Quality at Manufacturing Facilities
Published: Wednesday June 19th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Maintaining good indoor air quality (IAQ) is crucial for the safety of employees, the efficiency of operations and adherence to regulatory standards. However, it is a constant challenge for manufacturers.
New Report Uncovers Increasing Call for Human Sustainability in the Workplace
Published: Tuesday June 18th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The study defines human sustainability as “the degree to which an organization creates value for people as human beings.”
NSC Reaches 200 Signatures on Its MSD Pledge, Awards Nearly $265,000 in Grants
Published: Tuesday June 18th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The participating organizations represent nearly 2.9 million employees worldwide.
NIOSH Offers Free Resources for Heat Stress Prevention Among Mine Workers
Published: Monday June 17th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The organization’s heat stress resources include an instructor-led training module.
MEMIC Honors L.L.Bean and Cynthia Murphy of CEI for Workforce Safety and Partnership
Published: Monday June 17th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The awards were presented at MEMIC Group’s recent annual meeting of policyholders.
Automation Could Be the Key to Your Oil and Gas Lone Workers’ Safety
Published: Friday June 14th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Employers in the oil and gas industry need to leverage automation to enhance the safety of lone workers, who face significant risks in remote and isolated job sites.
National Utility Contractors Association Declares June 2024 as Trench Safety Month
Published: Friday June 14th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The national campaign aims to reduce trench-related fatalities and injuries.
OSHA Cites Maestro Construction for Leaving Workers Vulnerable to Fall Hazards
Published: Thursday June 13th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Illinois-based construction company now faces $264,407 in proposed penalties.