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Oregon OSHA to Offer New Slate of Online Courses on Fall Protection

To address the state’s issues with disabilities due to falls, the agency is launching video classes to help employers supplement their training programs.

Electrical Safety PPE Market to Surpass $20 Billion by 2025

The Electrical Safety PPE Market size is expected to surpass USD 20 billion, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights. A focus on overall superior workplace safety will drive the market growth.

New EPA Rule Revises Lead Limits Allowed in Dust on Floors and Windowsills

After a 2017 court ruling and a change in medical guidance, the EPA has issued new standards for the amount of lead allowed in housing and buildings where children spend significant amounts of time.



New York Construction Company Faces $224,620 in Penalties Following Fatal Structure Collapse

OSHA has cited Northridge Construction Corp for willful and serious violations of workplace safety standards following the fatality of one of the company’s employees. In the incident, the structure collapsed during the installation of roof panels to a shed in December 2018.

Occupational Health Risks: Asbestos

Occupational Health Risks: Asbestos

Over 125 million people are exposed to asbestos each year, and a large number of those incidents occur on the job.

Safe Work Australia Releases Online Fact Sheet on Endometriosis Work Safety

With about one in ten women suffering from endometriosis, it’s vital that both employers and employees know how to handle the condition in the workplace. Safe Work Australia has released an online fact sheet on endometriosis to achieve this goal.

NYC DOB: 8,000 Construction Sites Require Safety Training

NYC DOB: 8,000 Construction Sites Require Safety Training

A new interactive map released by New York City's Department of Buildings shows 8,000 construction sites that require safety training.

British Government: 25 Percent of People Killed at Work in Past Year Were 60 or Older

Older workers make up 10 percent of the British workforce but were at the highest risk of dying in workplace incidents in 2018-2019.

Unexpected Decline in Construction Spending in May

Unexpected Decline in Construction Spending in May

There was an unexpected decline in construction spending this past May after investment in private construction projects dropped to its lowest level in nearly two and a half years.

$48.1 Million in Grants to be Awarded for Workforce Reintegration of Homeless Veterans

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that $48.1 Million in the form of 149 Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program grants will be awarded to organizations, public agencies, boards, and governments.

Labor Department Launches Awards For Contractors Who Include People With Disabilities in Workforce

Up to four contractors will receive a “Gold Award” for their efforts and participate in a year of engagement to help educate other companies about disability inclusion.

e-Cigarette Sales to be Banned in San Francisco

e-Cigarette Sales to be Banned in San Francisco

San Fransisco Mayor London Breed has signed an ordinance that effectively bans e-cigarette sales within the city—a first of its kind ban in the United States.

OSHA Cites Illinois Metal Treating Company For 21 Violations

After two employees suffered electrical shock injuries while cleaning a metal tank, the agency found that the company did not use proper electrical safety work practices.

Kentucky Trucking Company Must Reinstate Terminated Whistleblower Employee

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ordered Freight Tire Inc. to reinstate a truck driver who was terminated after refusing to operate a commercial vehicle in inclement weather.

Indiana Labor Newsletter Outlines EAP Preparation

An article by INSafe Safety Consultant Mark McDaniel notes that the state of Indiana ranks high for the frequency of storm weather resulting in a tornado, adding that tornadoes and other emergencies are identified in the OSHA general industry standards under 29 CFR 1910.38 for Emergency Action Plans.

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