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OSHA Ends COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking

OSHA Ends COVID-19 Healthcare Rulemaking

The agency’s focus now shifts to broader infectious disease protections in healthcare.

Perdue Farms Will Pay $4 Million After Child Labor Violations

Perdue Farms Will Pay $4 Million After Child Labor Violations

The young workers were permitted to use hazardous equipment during work hours.

OSHA Cites Soap Manufacturer for Putting Workers at Risk After Hazardous Gas Release

OSHA Cites Soap Manufacturer for Putting Workers at Risk After Hazardous Gas Release

A hazardous gas release at soap manufacturer AFCO hospitalized 12 workers, leading to OSHA citations and over $161,310 in penalties.



Washington L&I Fines Business Owners for Asbestos Removal Violations

Washington L&I Fines Business Owners for Asbestos Removal Violations

Two Vancouver house flippers face $116,300 in fines for improper asbestos removal during a renovation project.

BCSP and CIDC Partner to Advance Safety Standards in Construction

BCSP and CIDC Partner to Advance Safety Standards in Construction

BCSP partners with India’s CIDC to promote global safety standards and workforce development in the construction industry, enhancing safety practices and professional certification pathways.

OSHA Adjusts Penalty Amounts for Safety Violations for 2025

OSHA Adjusts Penalty Amounts for Safety Violations for 2025

The U.S. Department of Labor announced adjusted OSHA penalties for 2025, raising fines for safety violations to account for inflation.

JBS USA Agrees to $4 Million Settlement on Child Labor Violations

JBS USA Agrees to $4 Million Settlement on Child Labor Violations

JBS USA agreed to a $4 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor to address child labor violations, including those that had underage workers performing hazardous tasks.

USDA Study Highlights Risks to Worker Safety in Meat Processing Plants

The USDA study highlights worker safety concerns in meat processing plants, with injuries linked to line speeds and preventable through ergonomic measures.

MSHA Releases Second 2024 Pattern of Violations Screening to Protect Miners

MSHA Releases Second 2024 Pattern of Violations Screening to Protect Miners

MSHA's latest review found no U.S. mines meeting Pattern of Violations criteria for the first time since 2021, reflecting improvements in compliance and miner safety.

Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke in Los Angeles County

Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke in Los Angeles County

Cal/OSHA reminds employers to follow wildfire smoke safety regulations, as Los Angeles County experiences unhealthy air conditions.

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.

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