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Construction’s Top Five OSHA Violations

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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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Fighting Fatigue

The cost of occupational fatigue and a wellness benefit solution.



Workplace Safety in Distribution Centers and Warehouses at Heart of OSHA’s New National Emphasis Program

The emphasis program, which will run for three years, will focus on preventing workplace hazards.

AMVAC Chemical Corp. Recognized Once Again with ‘Star’ Designation

The formulating and packing facility in Idaho has had the special designation for 20 years.

OSHA Issues Citations to Kansas Contractors After Trench Collapse

Two workers survived the January 2023 incident, but the company is facing $333,949 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Proposes Over $1M in Penalties for American Samoa Contractor

OSHA Proposes Over $1M in Penalties for American Samoa Contractor

The contractor, which has a history of violations, was cited for 21 violations following January 2023 inspections.

Two Workplaces Receive Recognition as ‘Star’ Sites Under OSHA’s VPP

Two Workplaces Receive Recognition as ‘Star’ Sites Under OSHA’s VPP

This status is the highest level of recognition under the program.

Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health to Meet July 13

The meeting will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. ET.

Work-Related Incidents Claimed 135 Workers’ Lives from 2022 to 2023 in Great Britain, Provisional Data Shows

The fatal injury rate per 100,000 workers from April 2022 to March 2023 was 0.41.

How Can Electrical Contractors Plan for Workplace Emergencies?

OSHA Cites Florida Construction Company After One Worker Died, Another Injured

Both workers, between the ages of 45 and 55, fell 35 feet during a project on Interstate 95.

How Can Electrical Contractors Plan for Workplace Emergencies?

How Can Electrical Contractors Plan for Workplace Emergencies?

Preparing for emergencies is of the utmost importance.

A group of safety professionals networking at the ASSP

ASSP Announces Safety 2023 Attendance Hit Record-High

The event saw a turnout of over 6,000 professionals.

a miner drilling in an underground mine

New Proposed Rule Focuses on Miner Exposure to Silica Dust

The Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) proposed rule suggests a decreased Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for respirable crystalline silica.

5 Solutions to Mitigate Risks Associated with Prolonged Standing

25 Years and Counting: Colorado Company Again Recognized Under OSHA’s VPP

LPR Construction Inc., which has maintained the same status for 25 years, was recently re-awarded the “star” designation.

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