News from the Safety Industry

Hanover Foods Receives $761,876 in Penalties Following Multiple OSHA Inspections

Published: Thursday April 25th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The food manufacturer received a total of 70 violations.

Beating the Heat: Keeping Employees Safe Amid Rising Temperatures through Education and Training

Published: Thursday April 25th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Employers must proactively protect workers from changing heat conditions by allocating training budgets, providing effective resources, and addressing overall employee health.

Power Outage Preparedness: Essential Steps to Protect Against a Facility Failure

Published: Wednesday April 24th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Preparing for power outages involves essential steps, robust planning and investment in high-performance lighting to protect facilities and ensure continuous operations.

OSHA Releases 2023 Workplace Injury, Illness Data

Published: Wednesday April 24th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The data requirements were updated in July 2023.

Employing New Drug Testing Technologies to Tackle Evolving Safety Challenges

Published: Wednesday April 24th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Recreational marijuana laws are forcing employers to reassess drug testing to ensure workplace safety. New technologies are helping them contend with this challenge. A drug testing expert joins the SafetyPod to take a deep dive into the why's and how's behind these innovations.

DOL Will Host Online Workplace Compliance Event in May 2024

Published: Tuesday April 23rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The two-day event—which aims to guide companies in meeting federal compliance regulations—takes place on May 8-9, 2024.

Automotive Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties After Fatal Workplace Incident

Published: Tuesday April 23rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Faurecia Emissions Control Systems NA LLC was cited with 10 citations and a total of $314,555 in proposed penalties.

Advancing Laboratory Safety: The Evolution Towards Dynamic Air Quality Control

Published: Monday April 22nd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Switching from traditional air changes per hour to a data-driven, demand-based air quality control enhances safety, reduces costs and improves efficiency in laboratories.

Enhancing Safety Practices for Essential Workers in Food Production

Published: Monday April 22nd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Essential safety measures for workers in the food production industry must focus on risks, compliance and strategies—from physical hazards to mental health support—to foster a safer workplace.

DOL Supports Families of Fallen Workers on Workers’ Memorial Day

Published: Friday April 19th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Tonya Malley Ford was appointed OSHA’s first national family liaison in 2023.

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