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Minnesota OSHA Fines Employer for Violating Commercial Diving Standards Following Worker’s Drowning

Minnesota OSHA Fines Employer for Violating Commercial Diving Standards Following Worker’s Drowning

Your Lake Aquatic Plant Management LLC faces $730,369 in penalties for willful violations.

Unplanned Shutdowns as Proof Test Credits: What to Know and Steps to Take

Unplanned Shutdowns as Proof Test Credits: What to Know and Steps to Take

Unplanned shutdowns can provide partial proof test credits for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs), helping optimize maintenance schedules while ensuring safety compliance.

OSHA Extends Public Comment Deadline for Heat Exposure Rule

OSHA Extends Public Comment Deadline for Heat Exposure Rule

The public comment deadline for OSHA's proposed rule on heat-related workplace safety has been extended to January 14, 2025.



AI in Health and Safety: What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks?

AI in Health and Safety: What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping workplace health and safety practices by enhancing risk prevention, training and monitoring while raising ethical and operational challenges.

California’s SB 553 and National Implications for Workplace Violence Prevention

California's SB 553 introduces comprehensive workplace violence prevention requirements, setting a benchmark for national and state-level regulatory efforts to ensure safer work environments.

Safety in the Workplace: Managing the Expectations of Millennials and Gen Z

Safety in the Workplace: Managing the Expectations of Millennials and Gen Z

The workplace is evolving, and leadership must evolve with it to understand relevant risks and how to relate to the future of the safety industry.

OSHA Updates Arc-Flash Safety Guidance to Protect Electrical Workers

OSHA Updates Arc-Flash Safety Guidance to Protect Electrical Workers

The updated guidance addresses outdated protocols, emphasizing the need for proper PPE.

7 Strategies for Improving Forklift Fleet Safety

7 Strategies for Improving Forklift Fleet Safety

Implementing practical safety strategies for forklift fleets can reduce accidents, protect workers and enhance operational efficiency in growing industrial sectors.

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Nov. 29, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Nov. 29, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like spot coolers, work boots, helmet liners and moisture barriers.

OSHA Fines Ohio Flooring Manufacturer $255K After Severe Worker Injury

OSHA Fines Ohio Flooring Manufacturer $255K After Severe Worker Injury

Graf Custom Hardwoods was cited with 14 safety violations following the incident.

DOL Settles with Mississippi Manufacturer Following Worker Fatality

DOL Settles with Mississippi Manufacturer Following Worker Fatality

Jindal Tubular USA has settled with the Department of Labor over a fatal workplace incident, agreeing to pay penalties and implement significant safety reforms.

DOL Awards Wisconsin $4.3 Million to Support Workers Affected by Opioid Crisis

DOL Awards Wisconsin $4.3 Million to Support Workers Affected by Opioid Crisis

The U.S. Department of Labor awarded $4.3 million to Wisconsin to fund job training and disaster relief efforts for those affected by the opioid crisis.

ASSP Expands Access to Safety Education with Annual Pass

ASSP Expands Access to Safety Education with Annual Pass

ASSP's Education On-Demand Annual Pass provides safety professionals with flexible, year-round access to online courses and webinars to meet their professional development needs.

Navigating Worksite Safety Amid the Holiday Hustle

Navigating Worksite Safety Amid the Holiday Hustle

Holiday season workers in warehouses and delivery roles face heightened safety risks, making proactive training and hazard awareness crucial for injury prevention.

DOL Seeking Nominees for OSHA’s Maritime Safety Advisory Committee

DOL Seeking Nominees for OSHA’s Maritime Safety Advisory Committee

The Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health provides guidance on worker safety in shipyards, longshoring and commercial fishing.

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