Extinguishers should be located along normal paths of travel and near exits.
Groundworks Colorado LLC’s fines total $198,000
Providing workers with proper foot protection should be a moral obligation.
People over 50, immunocompromised are eligible for booster shot
Certain employers would be required to adhere to new standards if the bill becomes a law.
OSHA certified the construction company in the Voluntary Protection Program.
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.