Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

Contractor Faces Proposed Penalties of $112K After Trench Collapse, Worker Fatality

OSHA discovered that a protective system had not been provided.

2 Employers Cited After Workers Found with Elevated Levels of Arsenic, OSHA Says

One employer faces about $124,780 in proposed penalties while the other faces $53,574.

OSHA Seeking Stakeholder Input on Leading Indicators for Potential New Resource

The agency is accepting comments through July 17, 2023.

10 Jobs with High Risks for Developing Back Pain (and How to Prevent It)

Simple actions like wearing specific shoes, stretching or lifting properly can make a difference.

ANSI, UL Standards & Engagement Seeking Comments on Whitepaper Draft

Comments on “Principles for Measuring the Impact of Voluntary Consensus Standards on Human Health and Safety” are due by June 15.

Washington State Files Proposed Permanent Rule on Worker Protection from Wildfire Smoke

People can comment on the proposed rules until August 4, 2023.

Improve Your Workforce’s Health and Safety: Why Access to Resources Matters

To make a difference in our communities, it is essential to focus on the safety and mental health of our mission-critical workforce.

Pennsylvania Manufacturer Must Pay Terminated Employee $13K, Court Says

The employee was fired after an employee filed a complaint with OSHA, which later performed an inspection and issued citations.

Columbia Southern University Announces New Occupational Safety and Health Programs

Among the new programs are a Doctor of Occupational Safety and Health and an Occupational Safety and Health Post-Graduate Certificate.

Three Sessions You Don’t Want to Miss at AIHce 2023

No matter your expertise in the industry, AIHce EXP 2023 has an educational session for everyone.

Headed to AIHce EXP 2023? Here’s What Phoenix Has to Offer

This year, the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona.

Mine Safety and Health Administration’s ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’ to Take Place on May 17

This is the first time the event is being held.

OSHA to Host Meeting on Voluntary Protection Programs on June 15

Though the event will take place in DC, those wishing to attend can do so in person or online.

USPS Retaliated Against Worker Who Filed Injury Report, Court Rules

The employee, who had told supervisors about the injury “and applied for workers’ compensation benefits” in 2019, was fired.

OSHA Head Doug Parker to Speak at ASSP Safety 2023

The session, “An OSHA Update,” will take place on June 7 at 10:30 a.m. CT.

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