Some companies could see change in their requirements to report injury and illness information to OSHA.
The budget includes funding for worker protection agencies, mental health plans
OSHA again cited a cabinetmaker after they exposed workers to fire risks.
Smithfield Foods was recognized for environmental compliance and worker safety.
Episode 133
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look back at the pandemic two years ago... and now.
Six workers were injured after a flash fire and explosion occurred.
Three companies have been issued fines for workplace safety
Dollar Tree’s violations amount to $32,000 in fines
A lack of PPE and lockout/tagout procedures leads to hefty fines for a plastic manufacturer.
Amazon finds itself in the middle of controversy after being fined for unsafe work practices
OSHA is set on continuing to create a rule to protect healthcare workers from workplace exposure to the Covid-19 virus.
Both Pfizer and Moderna have asked the FDA to approve a second booster dose of their Covid-19 vaccines.
A roofing product manufacturer failed to follow basic lockout/tagout which led to the death of an employee.
Episode 132
Editor Sydny Shepard discusses hazards found in a confined space and how human factors should be considered with Chason Coelho, Senior Managing Scientist at Exponent.
A worker sustained fatal injuries while repairing a cement truck.
A Pennsylvania hot tub manufacturer has continued to expose workers to chemical hazards following original OSHA inspections.
A facility in Pennsylvania faces nearly $90k in fines after exposing employees to hazards related to combustible dust.
OSHA found that many machine safe guards had been removed at the USPS distribution center.
A new report shows employed Americans believe their workplace safety is more important than ever, but they are not so sure their employer would agree.
A federal judge is cracking down on an employer with a long history of exposing employees to workplace hazards.