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Water Safety & Legionella: How to Improve your Recordkeeping

Here are ways to improve the water safety records you already have in place.

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Why You Should Use Videos for Safety Training

This technology can provide more benefits than lectures and other traditional models.

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OSHA Publishes Interim Final Rule on Retaliation Complaints Associated with Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act

The new interim final rule, open for public comment, concerns “procedures and timeframes.”



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Arizona State OSHA Plan to Remain, OSHA Says

OSHA announced that it will be withdrawing the proposal it placed last year.

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OSHA's Newly Signed Memorandum Will Help Protect More Workers

The agency will be able to provide certain visa certifications starting March 30.

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More Than 9 in 10 Americans Find Hand Washing Important, New Survey Shows

The new survey results also take a look at what hand-washing techniques people use.

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OSHA Cites Pennsylvania Employer After 17-Year-Old Employee Suffers Fatal Injuries

The citations include violations for not having PPE and not training employees on certain machine usage.

‘Serial Violator’ That OSHA Found Exposing Employees to Falls Now Faces Citations for 4 Willful Violations

‘Serial Violator’ That OSHA Found Exposing Employees to Falls Now Faces Citations for 4 Willful Violations

Among the violations is one for not having “an adequate fall protection system.”

OSHA to Host Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meeting on March 1

OSHA to Host Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meeting on March 1

The meeting will be open to the public in person and virtually.

Inspections at Two South Dakota Sites Leads to Citations for Contractor

Inspections at Two South Dakota Sites Leads to Citations for Contractor

Siteworks Inc. faces proposed penalties of $85,005 following the inspections.

Missouri Meat Process Plant Cited for Overexposure to Carbon Dioxide

Missouri Meat Process Plant Cited for Overexposure to Carbon Dioxide

The company faces citations for two willful, four repeat and seven serious violations.

U.S. Postal Service Faces Citations After OSHA Finds No Running Water, Inoperable Bathroom at Virginia Facility

U.S. Postal Service Faces Citations After OSHA Finds No Running Water, Inoperable Bathroom at Virginia Facility

An employee allegedly worked at the location for more than a month in these conditions, OSHA said.

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Dos and Don'ts to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning While Using a Portable Generator

How can employers protect employees from the dangers of carbon monoxide?

‘A Disturbing Trend:’ OSHA Finds Obstructed Exit Routes and Boxes, Merchandise Stacked in Unsafe Manner at Alabama Dollar Tree

‘A Disturbing Trend:’ OSHA Finds Obstructed Exit Routes and Boxes, Merchandise Stacked in Unsafe Manner at Alabama Dollar Tree

The discount retailer’s string of citations continues with proposed penalties of $171K after a recent inspection.

8 Reasons Why Fitness in The Workplace is Important

8 Reasons Why Fitness in The Workplace is Important

Here are just some ways employers can promote a healthy and active work environment.

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