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DOL Seeks Nominations for OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

DOL Seeks Nominations for OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

The advisory committee provides OSHA with policy guidance on construction safety and health.

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like telescoping headlamps, washdown stations, metal detectable holsters and flashing beacons.

OSHA Cites Illinois Roofing Contractor Again for Ignoring Fall Protection Rules

OSHA Cites Illinois Roofing Contractor Again for Ignoring Fall Protection Rules

Fino Exterior Inc. continues to ignore fall protection requirements, resulting in repeated OSHA citations and significant penalties.



Could Edge AI Keep America’s 2 Billion Frontline Workers Safe?

Could Edge AI Keep America’s 2 Billion Frontline Workers Safe?

Edge AI technology is transforming workplace safety by offering predictive analytics, real-time hazard detection and sustainable solutions across industries.

NSC Secures $950K in Grants to Improve Roadway Safety

NSC Secures $950K in Grants to Improve Roadway Safety

The grants aim to enhance workplace traffic safety programs in Texas, Ohio and Louisiana.

Minnesota OSHA Fines Employer for Violating Commercial Diving Standards Following Worker’s Drowning

Minnesota OSHA Fines Employer for Violating Commercial Diving Standards Following Worker’s Drowning

Your Lake Aquatic Plant Management LLC faces $730,369 in penalties for willful violations.

Unplanned Shutdowns as Proof Test Credits: What to Know and Steps to Take

Unplanned Shutdowns as Proof Test Credits: What to Know and Steps to Take

Unplanned shutdowns can provide partial proof test credits for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs), helping optimize maintenance schedules while ensuring safety compliance.

OSHA Extends Public Comment Deadline for Heat Exposure Rule

OSHA Extends Public Comment Deadline for Heat Exposure Rule

The public comment deadline for OSHA's proposed rule on heat-related workplace safety has been extended to January 14, 2025.

AI in Health and Safety: What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks?

AI in Health and Safety: What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping workplace health and safety practices by enhancing risk prevention, training and monitoring while raising ethical and operational challenges.

California’s SB 553 and National Implications for Workplace Violence Prevention

California's SB 553 introduces comprehensive workplace violence prevention requirements, setting a benchmark for national and state-level regulatory efforts to ensure safer work environments.

Safety in the Workplace: Managing the Expectations of Millennials and Gen Z

Safety in the Workplace: Managing the Expectations of Millennials and Gen Z

The workplace is evolving, and leadership must evolve with it to understand relevant risks and how to relate to the future of the safety industry.

OSHA Updates Arc-Flash Safety Guidance to Protect Electrical Workers

OSHA Updates Arc-Flash Safety Guidance to Protect Electrical Workers

The updated guidance addresses outdated protocols, emphasizing the need for proper PPE.

7 Strategies for Improving Forklift Fleet Safety

7 Strategies for Improving Forklift Fleet Safety

Implementing practical safety strategies for forklift fleets can reduce accidents, protect workers and enhance operational efficiency in growing industrial sectors.

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Nov. 29, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Nov. 29, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like spot coolers, work boots, helmet liners and moisture barriers.

OSHA Fines Ohio Flooring Manufacturer $255K After Severe Worker Injury

OSHA Fines Ohio Flooring Manufacturer $255K After Severe Worker Injury

Graf Custom Hardwoods was cited with 14 safety violations following the incident.

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