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OSHA Cites Missouri Contract For Trench Engulfment Hazards

R.V. Wagner Inc. is facing $212,158 in penalties for failing to use trench protection techniques, failing to provide a safe exit and other serious violations.

Indiana OSHA to Investigate Incident at DeKalb County Factory

Indiana OSHA will investigate an incident that occurred last week in which a worker was injured while working on a piece of machinery. As of Friday, he was in critical condition.

Iowa Worker Who Fell 1,000 feet Wasn’t Wearing Safety Equipment, Employer Cited

Iowa Worker Who Fell 1,000 feet Wasn’t Wearing Safety Equipment, Employer Cited

In May, an Iowa worker fell 1,000 feet from a television antenna tower and died. Further investigation showed he was not wearing available fall protection equipment. The employer now faces two serious violations, including inadequate strength in a protection attachment.



UPS Workers Push For Air-Conditioned Trucks, More Regulations on Heat Exposure

A new investigation reveals the tough conditions faced by delivery drivers, including 100-plus degree temperatures and a high rate of heat-related illnesses.

Ohio Workers' Comp Budget Won't Include Coverage for First Responders Suffering from PTSD

Lawmakers say they plan to approve coverage for public safety employees in separate legislation later this year.

HHS Sponsors Developement of Advanced Burn Imaging Device for First Responders

HHS Sponsors Development of Advanced Burn Imaging Device for First Responders

New advanced technology informs a healthcare provider whether surgical procedures are necessary or if wounds will heal with other non-surgical treatment.

Jacksonville Zoo Faces Nearly $15,000 in Penalties After Rhinoceros Injures Zookeeper

A Jacksonville zookeeper was injured in February after a rhino struck her in the arm, should and stomach with its horn. Now, the Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc. faces $14,661 in proposed penalties for exposing employees to workplace safety hazards.

NTSB Releases Results of Investigation Into Collision Between Self-Driving Shuttle and Commercial Truck

The investigators found that the probable cause of the minor 2017 crash was a combination of driver error and a lack of easy access to a manual controller.

British Fatal Injuries Led by Agricultural and Construction Sector Workers This Year

British Fatal Injuries Led by Agricultural and Construction Sector Workers This Year

A report by the Health and Safety executive shows that self-employed workers in the Agricultural and Construction sectors were the most prone to fatal injuries in the 2018-2019 year.

Emergency Communications Available in the Midst of NYC Blackout

As parts of New York City were plunged into darkness this weekend, emergency communications were upheld by standards that are set in place to avoid disaster in power outages.

Autonomous Mining, Construction Vehicles Aid in Worker Safety

Autonomous Mining, Construction Vehicles Aid in Worker Safety

Self-guided bulldozers and mining trucks are being developed with advanced artificial intelligence to prevent equipment from colliding with human workers.

Labor Department Urges Employers to Address Hazards That Hit Their Peak in Summer Months

Risks of heat exposure, falls, electrical safety and other hazards tend to be highest during July, August and September.

New Jersey Amends Medical Marijuana Law to Include Protections for Employees and Employers

New Jersey Amends Medical Marijuana Law to Include Protections for Employees and Employers

Workers are now protected from ‘adverse employment action’ for being medical marijuana users, but employers can prohibit cannabis use at the workplace.

Cal/OSHA Cites Two Employers for Serious Accident-Related Health and Safety Violations

Gladiator Rooter & Plumbing and Gate Gourmet, Inc. were cited for serious accident-related health and safety violations last week after two employees were poisoned by carbon monoxide while working in a confined space.

Lawmakers Introduce Bill Pushing OSHA to Protect Workers Against Heat Stress

The measure would require employers to give workers paid breaks in cool spaces, access to water and training on how to respond to symptoms of heat illness.

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