News from the Safety Industry
Washington L&I Establishes Permanent Wildfire Smoke Rules to Protect Outdoor Workers
Published: Tuesday December 19th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Washington is now one of only three U.S. states to create year-round protection from wildfire smoke.
NYT Report Uncovers Underage Migrant Workers Working in U.S. Roofing Industry
Published: Monday December 18th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Children as young as 10 years old are frequently illegally employed by roofing companies.
OSHA Fines Houston Contractors Following Fatal Roof Collapse at High School
Published: Monday December 18th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
ICI Construction Inc. and Emanuel Enterprises face combined proposed penalties of $315,643.
Maryland DOL Introduces Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative
Published: Friday December 15th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The pilot program supports workers in recovery from a substance use disorder.
OSHA Fines Illinois Construction Company for Sixth Time Since 2019
Published: Friday December 15th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
R&R Construction Services Inc. faces $275,869 in proposed penalties.
OSHA Renews Partnership with FCC, Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association
Published: Thursday December 14th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The partnership will continue working to improve safety for communications tower erection workers for the next five years.
ISEA Names New Board Members at Annual Meeting
Published: Thursday December 14th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Nate Kogler of Bradley Corporation has been named chair of the board of trustees.
OSHA Upgrades Employee Head Protection with Modern Safety Helmets
Published: Wednesday December 13th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Until recently, the agency relied primarily on traditional hard hats.
Two Thirds of Retail Workers Worry about Their Safety New Report Shows
Published: Wednesday December 13th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The report, Motorola Solutions’ The State of Retail Worker Safety, highlights ways to make the retail space safer.
Washington L&I Fines Orchard Company Following Two Worker Deaths
Published: Tuesday December 12th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Borton & Sons faces $290,000 in proposed penalties for the violations.