OSHA is looking to make additional changes to the HazCom Standard to better protect employees.
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.
Six workers were injured after a flash fire and explosion occurred.
Episode 133
In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look back at the pandemic two years ago... and now.
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.
A roofing product manufacturer failed to follow basic lockout/tagout which led to the death of an employee.
Both Pfizer and Moderna have asked the FDA to approve a second booster dose of their Covid-19 vaccines.
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.