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Horseplay in the Workplace

Horseplay in the Workplace

Workplace horseplay poses serious safety risks, requiring clear policies, education, and leadership to prevent injuries and liabilities.

L&I Proposes Boiler Fee Increase and Pool Heater Rule Clarification

L&I Proposes Boiler Fee Increase and Pool Heater Rule Clarification

L&I proposes a fee increase for its Boiler Program and updates to pool heater definitions, with a public hearing scheduled for February.

National COSH Opens ‘Dirty Dozen’ Nominations, Announces COSHCON2025 Location

National COSH Opens ‘Dirty Dozen’ Nominations, Announces COSHCON2025 Location

National COSH is accepting nominations for its 2025 Dirty Dozen report and relocating its annual COSHCON conference to Chicago.



L&I Seeks Stakeholder Input on Proposed Updates to Workplace Safety Rules

L&I Seeks Stakeholder Input on Proposed Updates to Workplace Safety Rules

The virtual meetings will address federal alignment and committee term limits.

DOL Expands Protections for Female Federal Firefighters

DOL Expands Protections for Female Federal Firefighters

The U.S. Department of Labor has expanded workers’ compensation protections for female federal firefighters by adding cancers linked to toxic exposures to the list of presumptive conditions under FECA.

DOL Names New Members to National Advisory Committee on OSH

DOL Names New Members to National Advisory Committee on OSH

The four appointees will serve two-year terms starting in January 2025.

Roofing Contractor Faces Penalties for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

Roofing Contractor Faces Penalties for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

A New Jersey roofing contractor faces $328,545 in OSHA fines for repeated safety violations, including fall hazards at three worksites.

Construction Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax Crimes, False Statements About Fatal Workplace Accident

Construction Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax Crimes, False Statements About Fatal Workplace Accident

A Medford, Massachusetts construction company owner was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay $2.8 million for tax crimes and lying about a fatal workplace accident.

OSHA Cites Alabama Meat Processing Plant for Repeated Safety Violations

OSHA Cites Alabama Meat Processing Plant for Repeated Safety Violations

OSHA has cited Dean Sausage Company for repeated safety violations, proposing $103,245 in fines after a July 2024 inspection.

OSHA’s Doug Parker Issues Statement on Latest BLS Data on Worker Fatalities

OSHA’s Doug Parker Issues Statement on Latest BLS Data on Worker Fatalities

OSHA Assistant Secretary has issued a statement on the latest BLS data regarding a decrease in worker injuries since the previous year.

Why Moisture Measurement Is Crucial in Powder and Bulk Solids Operations

Why Moisture Measurement Is Crucial in Powder and Bulk Solids Operations

Moisture measurement in powder and bulk solids operations is vital to improving process control.

DOL Awards $1.4 Million to Washington Communities Affected by Opioid Crisis

The funding will help Clark and Cowlitz counties address the economic fallout of the opioid crisis.

Washington L&I Launches Ergonomics Rulemaking for High-Risk Workers

Washington L&I Launches Ergonomics Rulemaking for High-Risk Workers

The first meeting will occur on Jan. 9, 2025, and focus on airline ground crew workers.

OSHA Cites Illinois Contractor for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

Corner Construction faces $266,175 in penalties after its fifth OSHA citation in two years.

California Adopts Permanent Silica Safety Standard for Artificial Stone Workers

California Adopts Permanent Silica Safety Standard for Artificial Stone Workers

California has adopted a permanent standard to protect workers from silica dust exposure, addressing the risks of silicosis and enhancing enforcement measures.

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