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OSHA Finds Obstructed Exits, Walkways at Texas Family Dollar

OSHA Finds Obstructed Exits, Walkways at Texas Family Dollar

The Dollar Tree Inc. subsidiary Family Dollar Stores of Texas LLC now faces $294,657 in proposed penalties.

ASSP, VPPPA Sign 18-Month Agreement to Help OSHA with VPP Modernization, Growth

ASSP, VPPPA Sign 18-Month Agreement to Help OSHA with VPP Modernization, Growth

The newly signed memorandum of understanding will help further safety and health.

Do Combustible Liquids Matter Anymore?

Do Combustible Liquids Matter Anymore?

Learn about one professional's experience with the terms flammable and combustible liquids.

Safety Measures in Warehouses and Fulfillment Centers

Let’s look at a few best practices for protecting workers.

Applications for MSHA and OSHA Education and Training Grants Close Soon

The first deadline is less than two weeks away.

11 Crucial Safety Considerations for Implementing Robotics and AI in Your Warehouse

Interested in bringing technology into your workplace? Here are a few elements that may be helpful.

Designing an Office Space that Prioritizes Your Health and Well-Being

From setting up your workstation to taking walks, there are many ways office workers can create a healthier workspace.

The Confluence Between Human and Machine in the Prioritization of Risk in Life Safety

Here’s how human intelligence and machine capabilities can be used in facility management.



Building a Safety Culture to Enhance Workplace Safety

Every workplace needs a safety plan, but businesses need to determine what safety checks work best for them.

Preventing Needlestick and Sharps Injuries in the Healthcare Industry

What risks do these types of injuries present for healthcare workers, and what can be done to keep workers safe?

How AI, IoT and The Cloud are Keeping Fleet Vehicle Drivers Safer Today

How AI, IoT and The Cloud are Keeping Fleet Vehicle Drivers Safer Today

Advancements in technology can play a role in helping more workers may it home at the end of the day.

Legionella Record Keeping Using Software

Legionella Record Keeping Using Software

Let’s look at what records you need to keep and the benefits of electronic recordkeeping.

The Importance of Communication: Takeaways from ASSP Safety 2023

Hear from OH&S Executive Editor David Kopf as he speaks on what he learned about communication at the annual event.

Temporary Worker Fatally Injured, OSHA Proposes $2.8M in Penalties for Illinois Pizza Manufacturer

Miracapo Pizza Company was also placed in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

Workplaces in West, Midwest United States Recognized for Being Free of Injuries, Illnesses in 2022

Thirty-five employers across six states received OSHA recognition.

Massachusetts Raytheon Facility Renamed “Star” Site Under OSHA’s VPP

Massachusetts Raytheon Facility Renamed “Star” Site Under OSHA’s VPP

The location’s status was renewed following an evaluation earlier this year.

Massachusetts Raytheon Facility Renamed “Star” Site Under OSHA’s VPP

OSHA Cites Food Manufacturer After 2 Workers Suffer Hand Injuries

A majority of the violations focus on lockout/tagout procedures and machine guarding, OSHA said.

 Entertainment Company Faces Proposed Penalties, Citation After Fatal Workplace Fire and Explosion

Entertainment Company Faces Proposed Penalties, Citation After Fatal Workplace Fire and Explosion

Four workers lost their lives and one spent time in the hospital with “near-fatal injuries” after the December 2022 incident.

Gallup Report Finds More Workers in U.S., Canada, East Asia Experienced Stress Than Other Regions’ Workers

Gallup Report Finds More Workers in U.S., Canada, East Asia Experienced Stress Than Other Regions’ Workers

About one in two respondents in these two regions reported experiencing stress “a lot of the day yesterday.”

Illinois Contractor Cited for Seventh Time in Almost 8 Years

Worker Dies in Illinois Trench Collapse, OSHA Cites Company

The company faces a citation for one willful and one serious violation and $35,940 in proposed penalties.

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