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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.

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.

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.

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.



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 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.

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.

Effective Strategies for Reinforcing Safety into Design

Effective Strategies for Reinforcing Safety into Design

Integrating comprehensive safety strategies into the design and planning phases of construction projects is crucial to protecting workers and minimizing hazards.

Dock Safety Essentials: Preventing OSHA Violations in the Loading Area

Dock Safety Essentials: Preventing OSHA Violations in the Loading Area

Ensuring strict adherence to OSHA guidelines at loading docks is essential to prevent accidents, protect employee well-being, and avoid significant legal, financial, and reputational consequences.

100 Years Later, Asbestos Is Still a Modern-Day Threat

100 Years Later, Asbestos Is Still a Modern-Day Threat

A century after doctors first warned that asbestos was harming employees, the malignant mineral poses ongoing risks.

Powering Up Safety: Strategies for Improving Electrical Safety

Powering Up Safety: Strategies for Improving Electrical Safety

Implementing effective electrical safety strategies is crucial for protecting workers and maintaining operational integrity in industrial environments.

Celebrating National Safety Month: A Call to Rethink Workplace Safety

Celebrating National Safety Month: A Call to Rethink Workplace Safety

Workplace safety is crucial for protecting employees, enhancing productivity, boosting morale and driving financial benefits through reduced accidents and improved company reputation.

ASSP Introduces New Mobile Safety and Health Training Courses

ASSP Introduces New Mobile Safety and Health Training Courses

The organization teamed with global technology firm SafetyCulture on this effort.

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