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DOL, Dominican Republic Enhance Worker Rights with Renewed Partnership

DOL, Dominican Republic Enhance Worker Rights with Renewed Partnership

The collaboration focuses on educating workers and improving enforcement efforts.

Addressing Water Contamination Issues in Industrial Workplaces

Addressing Water Contamination Issues in Industrial Workplaces

While water contamination is quite common, industrial companies can address contamination issues to maximize water systems and improve workplace safety.

Why Equipment Sanitation Is Essential for Worker Safety

Why Equipment Sanitation Is Essential for Worker Safety

Given that Improper equipment sanitation can cause unnecessary injuries, here's what employers can do to ensure the well-being of their workforce.

VPPPA Hosts 2024 Process Safety Management Summit in April

VPPPA Hosts 2024 Process Safety Management Summit in April

The event takes place in Pasadena, Texas, on April 10 and 11, 2024.

NSC Voices Support for White House Initiative Against Opioid Crisis

NSC Voices Support for White House Initiative Against Opioid Crisis

As the White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose launches, the number of workplace overdose deaths has sharply increased since 2011.

OSHA, Agriculture Industry Hosting Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week This Month

OSHA, Agriculture Industry Hosting Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week This Month

The collaborative event advocates for grain storage safety and runs from March 25-29, 2024.

The Role and Value of Women in Worker Safety

The current and future role of women in enhancing worker safety and health, featuring insights from Shawna Fraser Nagle of Fraser Engineering Co. Inc.

OSHA Concludes Employer

OSHA Concludes Employer's Negligence Led to Fatal Forklift Incident

Oxford Airport Technical Services faces four serious citations and $46,096 in proposed penalties as a result of the investigation.



Pennsylvania Finishing Company Cited for Safety Hazards Following Worker Fatality

Pennsylvania Finishing Company Cited for Safety Hazards Following Worker Fatality

Vorteq Coil Finishers LLC faces $345,685 in proposed penalties.

NIOSH Announces Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge Phase 2 Winners

NIOSH Announces Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge Phase 2 Winners

The three-part challenge encourages the development of innovative respirator technology.

Ohio Safety Congress & Expo Coming to Columbus This Month

Ohio Safety Congress & Expo Coming to Columbus This Month

The annual event runs from March 27-29, 2024, and features more than 150 educational sessions and workshops.

Florida Legislature Faces Backlash for Banning Heat Safety Measures

Florida Legislature Faces Backlash for Banning Heat Safety Measures

The bill would prohibit local governments from requiring employers to provide heat protection for workers.

OSHA Cites Atlanta Chemical Manufacturer for 67 Serious Violations

OSHA Cites Atlanta Chemical Manufacturer for 67 Serious Violations

Southern Industrial Chemicals Inc. exposed workers to chemical and struck-by hazards.

Kansas Truck Wash Company Faces Heavy Fines After Fatal Gas Exposure Incident

Kansas Truck Wash Company Faces Heavy Fines After Fatal Gas Exposure Incident

OSHA has proposed penalties of $171,680 to Red Barn Truck Wash & Service Center LLC.

Regal Industrial Corp. Agrees to $299K Settlement for Workplace Safety Violations

Regal Industrial Corp. Agrees to $299K Settlement for Workplace Safety Violations

OSHA cited the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer with 17 violations.

OSHA Discovers Violations in Sixth Probe of Frozen Food Producer Since 2019

OSHA Discovers Violations in Sixth Probe of Frozen Food Producer Since 2019

New Jersey-based CJ TMI Manufacturing America LLC faces $551,719 in proposed penalties.

Hwy 55 Restaurant Chain Fined for Child Labor Violations

Hwy 55 Restaurant Chain Fined for Child Labor Violations

The Little Mint, which owns multiple Hwy 55 restaurants, employed minors beyond permitted hours and assigned them tasks prohibited by law.

MSHA Launched Online Platform to Assist Miners with Healthcare

MSHA Launched Online Platform to Assist Miners with Healthcare

The tool aids miners and their families in identifying healthcare options tailored to the mining industry.

Wisconsin Flooring Manufacturer Faces Heavy Fines for Safety Violations

Wisconsin Flooring Manufacturer Faces Heavy Fines for Safety Violations

OSHA has levied proposed penalties of $269,662 to WD Flooring LLC.

OSHA Concludes Plumbing Contractor Could Have Prevented Fatal Trench Collapse

OSHA Concludes Plumbing Contractor Could Have Prevented Fatal Trench Collapse

Macon, Georgia-based Pyles Plumbing and Utility Contractors Inc. faces $308,125 in proposed penalties.

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