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OSHA, NSC Unite to Combat Distracted Driving in the Workplace with Upcoming Panel

OSHA, NSC Unite to Combat Distracted Driving in the Workplace with Upcoming Panel

The April 10 event is timed to take place during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

National COSH Champions New OSHA Rule for Worker-Led Safety Inspections

National COSH Champions New OSHA Rule for Worker-Led Safety Inspections

OSHA’s new rule allows external individuals to accompany agents during safety inspections.

Ohio Manufacturer Faces $253,515 in Penalties After Failure to Address Hazards

Ohio Manufacturer Faces $253,515 in Penalties After Failure to Address Hazards

ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC has a long history of OSHA non-compliance.



DOL Issues Final Rule Expanding Worker Representation During OSHA Inspections

DOL Issues Final Rule Expanding Worker Representation During OSHA Inspections

The new rule allows external individuals to accompany OSHA officers during inspection.

Key Steps for Addressing Mold and Moisture to Maintain Indoor Air Quality

Key Steps for Addressing Mold and Moisture to Maintain Indoor Air Quality

Addressing mold and moisture issues involves identifying water entry points, as mold growth, which affects air quality, requires moisture, nutrients, and suitable temperatures.

Tech and Innovation: The Future Of Workplace Safety Training

Tech and Innovation: The Future Of Workplace Safety Training

Technological innovations are helping to make workplace training more accessible and less challenging for business owners and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.

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Space Matters: Eyewashes for Facilities with Limited Space

Picture this: You’re on a manufacturing floor the length of four city blocks. Overhead, cranes haul loads of hot-rolled steel into the plant, where they will be fed through a series of lumbering machines until they emerge cold-drawn in their final shape.

Phoenix Passes Ordinance to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat

Phoenix Passes Ordinance to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat

The action follows a year of record-breaking heat and heat-related deaths in the city.

Alaska Leads the Nation in Workers Compensation Cost Reductions

Alaska Leads the Nation in Workers Compensation Cost Reductions

The new study credits the state’s efforts in improving workplace safety.

OSHA Finds Alabama Forklift Parts Manufacturer Exposed Workers to Caught-In Hazards

OSHA Finds Alabama Forklift Parts Manufacturer Exposed Workers to Caught-In Hazards

The agency investigated Cullman Casting following the death of a foundry worker.

OH&S Announces 2024 Industrial Hygiene Award Winners

OH&S Announces 2024 Industrial Hygiene Award Winners

Now in its fourth year, the annual awards program recognizes companies for their outstanding achievements in industrial hygiene.

Washington L&I Fines Construction Company for Endangering Teen Workers

Washington L&I Fines Construction Company for Endangering Teen Workers

Rotschy LLC faces more than $200,000 in fines for violating child labor laws.

NSC Introduces New Initiatives to Combat Opioid Crisis

NSC Introduces New Initiatives to Combat Opioid Crisis

These latest efforts aim to reduce the rising rate of workplace overdoses.

PGMA Updates Standards to Reduce Exposure to Carbon Monoxide

PGMA Updates Standards to Reduce Exposure to Carbon Monoxide

The change aims to combat carbon monoxide poisoning associated with portable generators.

MSHA Cited 207 Total Violations in February 2024 Impact Inspections

MSHA Cited 207 Total Violations in February 2024 Impact Inspections

The agency inspected 13 mines, where it identified 58 significant and substantial violations.

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