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Medical Center in Virginia Cited for Failing to Provide Employees with Safe Workplace

Medical Center in Arizona Cited for Failing to Provide Employees with Safe Workplace

Bob Stump VA Medical Center faced similar violations during a 2019 OSHA investigation.

OSHA Finds Cleaning Contractor Exposed Workers to Safety Hazards Following Worker Death

OSHA Finds Cleaning Contractor Exposed Workers to Safety Hazards Following Worker Death

Qualawash Holdings LLC faced similar violations during an OSHA investigation in 2020.

Georgia Sawmill Faces OSHA Penalties After Worker

Georgia Sawmill Faces OSHA Penalties After Worker's Fatal Injury

The December 2023 incident resulted in $267,327 in proposed penalties.

White House Announces New Proposed Rule to Shield Workers from Extreme Heat

OSHA Announces New Proposed Rule to Shield Workers from Extreme Heat

The NSC and National COSH have already voiced their support for the measure.

Operation Lifesaver Announces $190,000 in Rail Transit Safety Education Grants

Operation Lifesaver Announces $190,000 in Rail Transit Safety Education Grants

Applications for competitive grants focused on rail transit safety education and public awareness initiatives are open until September 1, 2024.

Beyond Boundaries: Enhancing Safety for Lone Workers with Resilient Networking

How employers can leverage emerging technologies to prioritize lone worker safety and operation efficiency

Adapting Business Practices for an Aging Workforce

Adapting Business Practices for an Aging Workforce

It’s time for employers to recognize this shifting demographic and embrace the older worker.

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to OSHA

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to OSHA's Authority

Allstates Refractory LLC’s appeal was rejected as the courts continued to debate agency power.



OSHA Finds Ohio Iron Castings Company Could Have Prevented Worker Death

OSHA Finds Ohio Iron Castings Company Could Have Prevented Worker Death

Ellwood Engineered Castings Company faces $145,184 in proposed penalties.

DOL Announces $12.7 Million in Grants for Workplace Safety Training

DOL Announces $12.7 Million in Grants for Workplace Safety Training

The funding aims to enhance workplace safety through targeted education and training programs.

Florida Labor Contractor Faces Penalties After Worker Dies from Heat-Related Illness

Florida Labor Contractor Faces Penalties After Worker Dies from Heat-Related Illness

Guerrero Ag LLC was cited with two serious violations and proposed penalties of $30,651.

OSHA Identifies 44 Safety Violations at Houston Metal Refinisher

OSHA Identifies 44 Safety Violations at Houston Metal Refinisher

Allied Powder Coating faces a total of $338,094 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Fines Georgia Construction Contractor for Safety Lapses Following Fatal Worker Fall

OSHA Fines Georgia Construction Contractor for Safety Lapses Following Fatal Worker Fall

NOR-D LLC faces $61,065 in proposed penalties following the death of a 54-year-old worker.

Cal/OSHA Grants NSC Petition Proposing Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis

Cal/OSHA Grants NSC Petition Proposing Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis

California workplaces will soon be required to stock opioid overdose reversal medication and provide training.

MSHA Identifies 300 Violations During Impact Inspections in May 2024

MSHA Identifies 300 Violations During Impact Inspections in May 2024

The agency inspected 15 mines, finding 62 significant and substantial violations.

NSC Report Highlights Technology

NSC Report Highlights Technology's Role in Reducing Workplace Fatalities

The study shows increased acceptance but highlights barriers to widespread adoption.

MSHA Offers $10.5 Million in Grants to Support Mine Safety Training Programs

MSHA Offers $10.5 Million in Grants to Support Mine Safety Training Programs

The deadline to submit applications for these MSHA grants is August 20, 2024.

Minnesota OSHA Cites Amazon for Ergonomic and Other Hazards

Minnesota OSHA Cites Amazon for Ergonomic and Other Hazards

The state's ergonomics program went into effect in early 2024.

Transform Your Workplace Safety with These Essential Standards

Transform Your Workplace Safety with These Essential Standards

Implementing essential workplace safety standards is crucial for preventing accidents, ensuring compliance with regulations, and safeguarding employees' health and well-being.

Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Techniques: From Sampling Protocols to Data Analysis

Indoor Air Quality Monitoring Techniques: From Sampling Protocols to Data Analysis

Indoor air quality monitoring, through effective sampling protocols and data analysis, is crucial for identifying and mitigating hazardous pollutants in the workplace.

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