A worker’s fatal electrocution during storm recovery work resulted in OSHA citations and penalties for an Alabama contractor’s safety lapses.
Patriot Paving Group faces $161,325 in penalties and five willful violations.
Florida has received $1.5 million in federal funding to address workforce challenges caused by the opioid epidemic through job creation and training services in 21 counties.
A skill matrix enables organizations to map key competencies, plan for absences, and ensure seamless operations through effective cross-training and backup strategies.
The agency conducted inspections at 14 mines, including 44 significant and substantial violations and one unwarrantable failure.
NIOSH has released an updated list of hazardous drugs for healthcare workers, incorporating 25 new drugs and removing seven.
National COSH and ASSP respond to new workplace fatality data, urging stronger safety measures and addressing systemic disparities.
Fatal workplace injuries in the U.S. decreased in 2023, with transportation incidents remaining the top cause of death.
The U.S. Department of Labor and Amazon reached a settlement requiring ergonomic improvements at facilities nationwide to reduce worker injuries.
Oregon OSHA fined a Newberg contractor $135,407 for repeated safety violations, including failing to protect workers from fall hazards.
This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like welding helmets, generative AI, dust collectors and alcohol detection.
OSHA fined Sunrun Installation Services $288,087 for repeat violations involving fall hazards at two residential solar installation sites.
Irregular shifts increase safety risks by causing fatigue, sleep disturbances and reduced performance, but proactive management strategies can mitigate these hazards.
OSHA ordered Asia Pacific Airlines to pay over $2 million after retaliating against a pilot who raised safety concerns.
Proactive safety measures, rigorous training and strong leadership are essential to protecting healthcare workers from bloodborne pathogen exposures caused by sharps injuries and contaminated instruments.