News from the Safety Industry
New Jersey Contractor Faces Over $1 Million in Penalties for Lack of Fall Protection
Published: Wednesday February 14th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Since 2016, Adrian Construction Group LLC has been cited five times for similar violations.
OSHA Concludes Investigation into Household Cleaning Manufacturer After Worker Amputation
Published: Tuesday February 13th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Tufco LP faces $194,518 in proposed penalties.
Washington L&I Moves to Require Enhanced Training for Fire-Resistant Material
Published: Tuesday February 13th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The rule change aims to improve the effectiveness of fire protection measures.
Crane Rental Company Faces OSHA Citations, Fines After Worker’s Death
Published: Monday February 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The crane operator suffered a fatal electrocution on a Capt’n Hook’s Crane Service Inc.
OSHA Finds Chicken Processing Plant Again Exposed Workers to Safety Hazards
Published: Monday February 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The investigation into Case Farms Processing Inc. fell under OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program.
DOL Finds Roofing Company Violated Child Labor Laws Following Teen Worker’s Death
Published: Friday February 9th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Apex Roofing & Restoration LLC faces $117,175 in fines after the 15-year-old’s fatal fall.
Washington L&I Updates Fall Protection Standards to Align with Federal Regulations
Published: Friday February 9th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The rule changes will bring the department more in line with federal OSHA standards.
Training Employees to Handle Extreme Cold
Published: Thursday February 8th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Preparing employees for extremely cold conditions is essential for their health, safety, productivity and morale, requiring companies to invest in comprehensive training to mitigate health hazards.
NSC, NIOSH Renew Partnership to Enhance Workplace Safety
Published: Thursday February 8th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The collaboration aims to push occupational safety and health strategies forward.
MSHA Completes Second Pattern of Violations Screening for 2023
Published: Wednesday February 7th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This marks the first time in which multiple POV screenings were conducted in a single calendar year.