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Employee Dies in Meat Grinder Incident, and Company Fined $50,000

OSHA fines Lycoming County meat processing business after an employee died on site.

Pregnant Worker Accommodation Bill May Be on Its Way to the House

Pregnant Worker Accommodation Bill May Be on Its Way to the House

An update to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act sponsored by a Democrat could make changes in how pregnant workers are accommodated in the workplace. It’s gaining much Democratic support, but many Republicans are still reluctant.

A safety culture expands beyond the confines of physical walls and core hours. To effectively manage ever-evolving regulatory requirements, increasingly flexible work arrangements, and rapidly changing business demands, modern-day safety programs must be as adaptable as the individuals who maintain them.

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A safety culture expands beyond the confines of physical walls and core hours. To effectively manage ever-evolving regulatory requirements, increasingly flexible work arrangements, and rapidly changing business demands, modern-day safety programs must be as adaptable as the individuals who maintain them.



Predicting Workplace Violence: The Problem with Profiles

Predicting Workplace Violence: The Problem with Profiles

Stopping workplace violence is a high priority for anyone filling a supervisory position in their organization. Unfortunately, there are several commonly held myths about effective strategies for doing so.

OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Employees from CA Wildfire Smoke

As a number of wildfires burn in California, OSHA reminds employers to be mindful of air quality regulations and protect employees from unhealthy wildfire smoke.

New Tuberculosis Vaccine Could be a Game Changer

New Tuberculosis Vaccine Could be a Game Changer

While a new vaccine for TB might not see the market for another couple years, researchers are very optimistic it could be hugely helpful in treating TB worldwide.

Construction Worker Killed by Elevator After He Dropped his Phone

Last week, a worker was killed by an elevator after reportedly dropping his phone. An investigation is ongoing.

Workaholics vs Working Long Hours How They Separately Affect Your Health

After research on people’s work habits, mentalities, and hours, it is clear that there is a difference between simply working a lot and being a workaholic, and it comes down to mentality and coping mechanisms. Both, however, have different effects on your health.

Health and Human Services Awards $2.27 Billion to Help Americans with HIV/AIDS Care

Health and Human Services Awards $2.27 Billion to Help Americans with HIV/AIDS Care

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awards billions in grants to help Americans with access to HIV/AIDS care, support services, and medication.

Adult Sleep Deprivation is on the Rise, Especially for Those in Safety and Health Industries

Adult Sleep Deprivation is on the Rise, Especially for Those in Safety and Health Industries

One recent report analyzed American adult sleeping patterns from 2010 to 2018, and the results showed that Americans are losing sleep on average. This trend was particularly prevalent for professionals in health care and law enforcement, for example.

Specialty Silicone LLC Fined $1.6 Million After Site Explosion and Four Employees Died

After a devastating explosion at a silicon company on May 3 of this year, OSHA just announced it will fine the company over one million dollars.

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How Amazon's NYCOSH Scrape Serves As Warning To Business Owners

For business owners, this should be enough of a shakeup to ensure they keep their health and safety standards high.

Illinois Plant Explosion Results in Four Fatalities, $1.5 Million in Penalties

OSHA has cited AB Specialty Silicones LLC with 12 willful federal safety violations after four employees suffered fatal injuries in an explosion and fire at the company's plant on May 3, 2019.

Workplace Laws Your Employer Might be Violating

Workplace Laws Your Employer Might be Violating

The U.S. News and World Report reminds readers of laws you should be aware of in the workplace. No one is above the law—not even your boss.

New from OH&S: SafetyPod

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New from OH&S: SafetyPod

OH&S recently launched SafetyPod, a podcast aimed at diving deeper into industry-related topics.

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