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OSHA Will Advocate for Worker Safety at the 2024 Construction Ready Career Expo

OSHA Will Advocate for Worker Safety at the 2024 Construction Ready Career Expo

The event—taking place on Feb. 22-23 in Atlanta—is among the Southeast’s largest student career events.

OSHA Cites Illinois Contractor for Fall Hazards for Eighth Time Since 2015

OSHA Cites Illinois Contractor for Fall Hazards for Eighth Time Since 2015

United Custom Homes LLC faces $264,143 in proposed penalties, in addition to $238,572 in unpaid OSHA penalties.

New Jersey Contractor Faces Over $1 Million in Penalties for Lack of Fall Protection

New Jersey Contractor Faces Over $1 Million in Penalties for Lack of Fall Protection

Since 2016, Adrian Construction Group LLC has been cited five times for similar violations.

OSHA Concludes Investigation into Household Cleaning Manufacturer After Worker Amputation

OSHA Concludes Investigation into Household Cleaning Manufacturer After Worker Amputation

Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Tufco LP faces $194,518 in proposed penalties.

Washington L&I Moves to Require Enhanced Training for Fire-Resistant Material

Washington L&I Moves to Require Enhanced Training for Fire-Resistant Material

The rule change aims to improve the effectiveness of fire protection measures.

Crane Rental Company Faces OSHA Citations, Fines After Worker’s Death

Crane Rental Company Faces OSHA Citations, Fines After Worker’s Death

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

OSHA Finds Chicken Processing Plant Again Exposed Workers to Safety Hazards

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

DOL Finds Roofing Company Violated Child Labor Laws Following Teen Worker’s Death

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

Washington L&I Updates Fall Protection Standards to Align with Federal Regulations

The rule changes will bring the department more in line with federal OSHA standards.

NSC, NIOSH Renew Partnership to Enhance Workplace Safety

NSC, NIOSH Renew Partnership to Enhance Workplace Safety

The collaboration aims to push occupational safety and health strategies forward.

Training Employees to Handle Extreme Cold

Training Employees to Handle Extreme Cold

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.

MSHA Completes Second Pattern of Violations Screening for 2023

MSHA Completes Second Pattern of Violations Screening for 2023

This marks the first time in which multiple POV screenings were conducted in a single calendar year.

Alabama Construction Company Cited After Heat Hazards Claim Worker’s Life

Alabama Construction Company Cited After Heat Hazards Claim Worker’s Life

SJ&L General Contractor LLC now faces $16,131 in proposed OSHA penalties for the violation.

New Survey Reveals Strategic Handwashing Among Americans

New Survey Reveals Strategic Handwashing Among Americans

Fifty-four percent of respondents increase handwashing activity when they’re sick.

DuPont Introduces Tyvek Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards

DuPont Introduces Tyvek Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards

The deadline to submit applications is June 28, 2024.

VPPPA and Roco Rescue Partner to Boost Workplace Safety Offerings

VPPPA and Roco Rescue Partner to Boost Workplace Safety Offerings

The partnership is the first in VPPPA’s Strategic Partner Program.

Safety Training 2.0: Interactive and Engaging Approaches

Safety Training 2.0: Interactive and Engaging Approaches

Safety training may seem like a dull part of the job, but it can be a lot of fun — and a break from the normal day-to-day operations.

Avetta Launches Generative AI Assistant to Enhance Contractor Safety and Compliance

Avetta Launches Generative AI Assistant to Enhance Contractor Safety and Compliance

The new feature, named AskAva, is powered by OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT.

OSHA Cites Plumbing Contractor for Safety Failures After Fatal Employee Accident

OSHA Cites Plumbing Contractor for Safety Failures After Fatal Employee Accident

K&D Plumbing Inc. faces $184,387 in proposed penalties for six serious violations.

DOL Seeks Nominations for Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health

DOL Seeks Nominations for Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health

The FACOSH opening is for a mid-term appointment, extending until the end of 2024.

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