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NIOSH Examines Effects of Secondhand Cannabis Smoke in Police Officers

NIOSH Examines Effects of Secondhand Cannabis Smoke in Police Officers

NIOSH staff evaluated the effects of secondhand cannabis smoke in police officers who were on patrol as security for campus concert events at a university football stadium.

Automotive Glass Manufacturer Faces $724,380 in Federal Penalties

Fuyao Glass America has been cited for nine repeated and 13 serious violations. The company has been inspected by OSHA 12 times in the past four years.



OSHA Partners with Construction Contractor to Promote Workplace Safety in Atlanta

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OSHA Partners with Construction Contractor to Promote Workplace Safety in Atlanta

OSHA has entered into a partnership with an Atlanta, Ga. contractor to promote workplace safety during construction project.

National Heatstroke Prevention Day

National Heatstroke Prevention Day is July 31

July 31 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day, here are some tips to staying cool.

OSHA Issues Alerts Concerning Workplace Hazards For Employees in Flood Zones, Hot Temperatures

The alerts come as parts of the U.S. experience major flooding and record hot temperatures

Research Shows Digital Tool Could Help to Build Safer Buildings

Research funded by IOSH and Glasglow Caledonian University has found the use of a hazard-identifying tool could educate architects on typical design-related hazards.

Wisconsin Lumber Company Faces Nearly $350,000 in Penalties, Labeled Severe Violator

After a worker was caught in an outdoor bark conveyor belt and suffered fatal injuries, OSHA cited Pukall Lumber Company Inc. for two willful violations and 13 serious violations. The company is now in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

3M Issues Immediate Recall of Two Fall Protection Devices, Citing Safety Concerns

3M Issues Immediate Recall of Two Fall Protection Devices, Citing Safety Concerns

The corporation issued the recall and stop use before any serious incidents took place due to the faulty equipment.

Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers About Heat Illness Prevention Standards

As temperatures in across the Central Valley in California are expected to reach triple digits in the next few weeks, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers that shade must be made available to workers at all times.

FDA Launches New Television Ads Warning Youth About Dangers of e-Cigarette Use

FDA Launches New Television Ads Warning Youth About Dangers of e-Cigarette Use

e-cigarettes are the most popular tobacco product among teens, but the FDA’s educational campaign aims to change that.

Rushed Schedule of Tokyo Olympic Construction May Be Affecting Worker Safety

Rushed Schedule of Tokyo Olympic Construction May Be Affecting Worker Safety

Construction for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games is right on schedule, but with a labor shortage in Japan and a rushed schedule, workers’ safety is being compromised.

New Jersey Contractor Facing Penalties After OSHA Finds Lead and Fall Hazard Violations

Scot Christopher Rule LLC was inspected in February after not providing proof of abatement related to a 2017 investigation.

Birmingham Manufacturer Fined for Inadequate Pedestrian Walkway Protection

In 2017, a Minteq UK Ltd employee was struck and killed by a forklift truck while walking in the designated pedestrian area of the site’s roadway. This designated area was in the middle of the roadway and was unprotected.

OSHA Cites Large Transit Service Provider for Safety and Health Hazards in Georgia

France-based company Transdev is facing nearly $200,000 in penalties for exposing employees to safety and health hazards.

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