News from the Safety Industry
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.
OSHA Finds Florida Labor Contractor Could Have Prevented Fatal Heatstroke Incident
Published: Friday April 19th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
McNeill Labor Management Inc. became subject of an investigation following the death of a 26-year-old worker.
MSHA Passes Final Rule Protecting Miners from Silica Dust Exposure
Published: Thursday April 18th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The updated rule could potentially to prevent thousands of miners from becoming affected.