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Florida Roofing Contractor Charged $2,202,049 for Failing to Pay Penalties

One company is facing nearly two million dollars in fines after failing to pay outstanding penalties and follow OSHA requirements.

Bathroom Hand-Washing and Flu 2020: What You Could be Doing

Bathroom Hand-Washing and Flu 2020: What You Could be Doing

Washing your hands is more important than you might think--especially during flu season.

Workers are Feeling Betrayed by the Trump Administration

Workers are Asking: What About Us?

As the presidency has continued, more and more people wonder if Trump’s presidency favors employers over workers and their rights.



Department of Labor Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the OSH Act

On Jan. 21, the Department of Labor (DOL) celebrates the 1970 OSH Act with “Protecting the American Workforce Campaign.”

Why Ergonomics is Not Enough

Why Ergonomics is Not Enough

People have been trying to solve the problem of musculoskeletal injuries for years. However, ergonomics is simply not the whole answer.

Combustible Dust Explosions: Identifying and Mitigating Risk

Combustible Dust Explosions: Identifying and Mitigating Risk

Combustible dust is a prominent threat in many workplaces, and it’s no wonder OSHA has a number of regulations and standards on the topic. Here is what you need to know about the hazards, causes, and risks of combustible dust in the workplace.

OSHA Reminds Employers to Summarize 2019 Work-Related Injuries Between Feb. 1 and Apr. 30

Injury and illness recordkeeping are important for every employer to stay compliant. Don’t miss the deadline.

Mental Health and First Responders: How Their Jobs Can Cause More than Just Stress

Mental Health and First Responders: How Their Jobs Can Cause More than Just Stress

Firefighters, police officers, and other first responders never know what a day on the job is going to look like. Many of these people deal with high levels of trauma, and their mental health record is taking a toll.

VPPPA Announces Charity Campaign

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association (VPPPA) recently announced a charity campaign to raise awareness about mental health and mental health resources.

Long-Awaited Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Moves to the House

Long-Awaited Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Moves to the House

Many are calling the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ‘long overdue’—and it has advanced with bipartisan support to the House floor for a vote. Here’s what you need to know as employer or pregnant employee.

OSHA Raises Civil Penalties for 2020, but Data Shows Companies Often Skirt Their Large Penalties

On Jan. 15, OSHA raised its civil penalties by approximately 1.8 percent, which seems like a steep change. Still, though, new analysis shows that companies are using the abatement process to dramatically lessen their charges.

National Safety Council Introduces Lorraine Pack Memorial Scholarship

A $2,000 tuition award will go to a female student interested in pursuing EHS or a related field.

Purdue Nursing Faculty Speak Out About the Vaping Crisis

Purdue Nursing Faculty Speak Out About the Vaping Crisis

Nursing faculty from Purdue University in Indiana raised their own alert on vaping products last months after the CDC confirmed Indiana as the leading state for vape-related deaths.

Employees Exposed to Lead, Copper, and Other Hazards in a Manufacturing Facility

OSHA cited a Wisconsin manufacturer for exposing employees to high rates of lead and copper dust. The company is facing $171,628 in penalties.

Yes—Air Pollution Exists Inside Your Car, Too

Yes——Air Pollution Exists Inside Your Car, Too

Did you know that your biggest daily exposure to air pollutants comes while driving to work? A recent study from the University of California gives tips on how to best clean the air inside your car.

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