Federal inspectors issued 186 citations in June.
Thomas E. Perez releases a statement through the Department of Labor.
A new directive has been issued that replaces a March 2002 directive. The new one applies to all work activities on communication towers that involve the use of a personnel hoist -- not just new towers.
This is the National Association of Tower Erectors' signature program recognizing tower contractors, tower owners, and carriers that voluntarily adhere to higher safety standards.
Announcing net revenue of $39.6 billion during 2014's second quarter, the company said it took a $400 million special charge for its ignition switch compensation program.
The agreement strengthens protections for workers from coercion, retaliation.
The agency has released details of an NPRM and an ANPRM, rulemaking efforts following the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's rulemaking last fall.
Following a hailstorm, Billings employers are asked to protect roofing and construction workers against falls.
The report is based on an evaluation of heat stress at a national park, and it includes recommendations that can be applied at sites where extreme heat may be a factor.
A new study investigated the ergonomic effects of obesity-related functional performance impairment.
The company faces $101,300 in penalties following an OSHA inspection.
Their letter expresses hope that Congress will look beyond the Highway Trust Fund.
The Geotechnical Extreme Events Reconnaissance Association team's report, published July 22, analyzes the March 2014 landslide that killed 43 people in Oso, Wash.
An OSHA investigation discovered the cause of a collapse at International Nutrition Inc.'s Omaha facility that killed two workers and injured nine others.
AK Steel and Steel Dynamics, Inc. are buying the units for a combined total of $2.3 billion, the companies announced July 21.
Safe Work Australia is urging Australian farmers to focus on improving farm safety during National Farm Safety Week.
At least one death has been reported.
The July 19 event was an exercise demonstrating how cargo bikes would be utilized after a major earthquake.
ISEA noted the key update to ANSI/ISEA 101-2014 is an expanded sizing chart to accommodate a majority of the working population who wear limited use and disposable garments on a daily basis.