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OSHA, Agriculture Industry Hosting Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week This Month

OSHA, Agriculture Industry Hosting Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week This Month

The collaborative event advocates for grain storage safety and runs from March 25-29, 2024.

The Role and Value of Women in Worker Safety

The current and future role of women in enhancing worker safety and health, featuring insights from Shawna Fraser Nagle of Fraser Engineering Co. Inc.

Pennsylvania Finishing Company Cited for Safety Hazards Following Worker Fatality

Pennsylvania Finishing Company Cited for Safety Hazards Following Worker Fatality

Vorteq Coil Finishers LLC faces $345,685 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Concludes Employer

OSHA Concludes Employer's Negligence Led to Fatal Forklift Incident

Oxford Airport Technical Services faces four serious citations and $46,096 in proposed penalties as a result of the investigation.

NIOSH Announces Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge Phase 2 Winners

NIOSH Announces Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge Phase 2 Winners

The three-part challenge encourages the development of innovative respirator technology.

Ohio Safety Congress & Expo Coming to Columbus This Month

Ohio Safety Congress & Expo Coming to Columbus This Month

The annual event runs from March 27-29, 2024, and features more than 150 educational sessions and workshops.

OSHA Cites Atlanta Chemical Manufacturer for 67 Serious Violations

OSHA Cites Atlanta Chemical Manufacturer for 67 Serious Violations

Southern Industrial Chemicals Inc. exposed workers to chemical and struck-by hazards.

Florida Legislature Faces Backlash for Banning Heat Safety Measures

Florida Legislature Faces Backlash for Banning Heat Safety Measures

The bill would prohibit local governments from requiring employers to provide heat protection for workers.



Regal Industrial Corp. Agrees to $299K Settlement for Workplace Safety Violations

Regal Industrial Corp. Agrees to $299K Settlement for Workplace Safety Violations

OSHA cited the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer with 17 violations.

Kansas Truck Wash Company Faces Heavy Fines After Fatal Gas Exposure Incident

Kansas Truck Wash Company Faces Heavy Fines After Fatal Gas Exposure Incident

OSHA has proposed penalties of $171,680 to Red Barn Truck Wash & Service Center LLC.

Hwy 55 Restaurant Chain Fined for Child Labor Violations

Hwy 55 Restaurant Chain Fined for Child Labor Violations

The Little Mint, which owns multiple Hwy 55 restaurants, employed minors beyond permitted hours and assigned them tasks prohibited by law.

OSHA Discovers Violations in Sixth Probe of Frozen Food Producer Since 2019

OSHA Discovers Violations in Sixth Probe of Frozen Food Producer Since 2019

New Jersey-based CJ TMI Manufacturing America LLC faces $551,719 in proposed penalties.

Wisconsin Flooring Manufacturer Faces Heavy Fines for Safety Violations

Wisconsin Flooring Manufacturer Faces Heavy Fines for Safety Violations

OSHA has levied proposed penalties of $269,662 to WD Flooring LLC.

MSHA Launched Online Platform to Assist Miners with Healthcare

MSHA Launched Online Platform to Assist Miners with Healthcare

The tool aids miners and their families in identifying healthcare options tailored to the mining industry.

OSHA Concludes Plumbing Contractor Could Have Prevented Fatal Trench Collapse

OSHA Concludes Plumbing Contractor Could Have Prevented Fatal Trench Collapse

Macon, Georgia-based Pyles Plumbing and Utility Contractors Inc. faces $308,125 in proposed penalties.

NSC Urges Drivers to Check Their Vehicles for Outstanding Recalls

NSC Urges Drivers to Check Their Vehicles for Outstanding Recalls

This statement is timed with the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, which runs from March 4-10, 2024.

SawStop to Dedicate Patent to Public Amid Proposed Safety Rule for Table Saws

SawStop to Dedicate Patent to Public Amid Proposed Safety Rule for Table Saws

The move aims to significantly reduce the occurrence of severe injuries in the woodworking industry.

Constructing Change: How Women Are Redefining Safety and Inclusivity in Construction

Constructing Change: How Women Are Redefining Safety and Inclusivity in Construction

The current state of women in the construction industry reflects a mix of progress and persistent challenges affecting their safety, career advancement and daily work experiences.

OSHA, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Host Listening Session on Heat Hazards

OSHA, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Host Listening Session on Heat Hazards

The session provided an open discussion on the heat hazards of the restaurant industry.

OSHA Fines Electrical Contractor After Severe Worker Injury

OSHA Fines Electrical Contractor After Severe Worker Injury

Smith’s Electrical Service & Repair LLC faces $93,566 in proposed penalties.

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