Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

OSHA Issues Petco Store Citations for Rodents, Other Hazards

The Andover, Massachusetts location faces proposed penalties of $129,473.

Concurrent Group Faces OSHA Fines for Electrocution Hazards Following a Worker’s Death

The company faces more than $40,000 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Determines Maersk Line Limited Violated Seaman’s Protection Act

The Virginia-based company retaliated against a seaman who reported safety concerns.

OSHA Discovered Multiple Safety Hazards at Sanimax USA’s Wisconsin Plant

The company faces nearly $300,000 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Finds Sawmill Failed to Remediate Exposed Saw Following a Worker’s Death

Missouri Mats now faces $346,954 in proposed penalties.

NIOSH Reveals Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge Phase 1 Winners

The three-part competition aims to inspire improvements in worker safety.

DOL Proposes New Rule to Clarify PPE Standards

The change would increase protection for construction workers.

New APA Poll Pinpoints the Extent of Toxicity in the Workplace

More than 20 percent of respondents said their mental health has suffered.

How Prioritizing Workplace Safety Can Help You Meet Sustainable Development Goals

Taking steps to protect your workers can also have a large impact on the environment.

OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meets in August

The meeting gives the public the chance to address the committee.

New Final Rule from DOL Requires Certain Employers to Submit Injury, Illness Data

The final rule applies to certain employers in high-hazard industries with 100 or more workers.

OSHA Announces Citations for 8 Violations at Florida-Based Dollar General Stores

This latest round of citations brings Dollar General to $21 million in proposed penalties since 2017.

Don’t Sweat It: Learn About Working Safely in the Heat with These 5 Resources

With much of the world facing high temperatures, employers and workers need to know how to protect their employees and themselves.

Podcast

Construction’s Top Five OSHA Violations

EHS compliance manager Zach Pucillo discusses the most recent top five violations and how organizations and safety professionals can protect against them.

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