Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

OSHA, Agriculture Industry Hosting Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week This Month

The collaborative event advocates for grain storage safety and runs from March 25-29, 2024.

The Role and Value of Women in Worker Safety

The current and future role of women in enhancing worker safety and health, featuring insights from Shawna Fraser Nagle of Fraser Engineering Co. Inc.

OSHA Concludes Employer's Negligence Led to Fatal Forklift Incident

Oxford Airport Technical Services faces four serious citations and $46,096 in proposed penalties as a result of the investigation.

Pennsylvania Finishing Company Cited for Safety Hazards Following Worker Fatality

Vorteq Coil Finishers LLC faces $345,685 in proposed penalties.

NIOSH Announces Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge Phase 2 Winners

The three-part challenge encourages the development of innovative respirator technology.

Ohio Safety Congress & Expo Coming to Columbus This Month

The annual event runs from March 27-29, 2024, and features more than 150 educational sessions and workshops.

Florida Legislature Faces Backlash for Banning Heat Safety Measures

The bill would prohibit local governments from requiring employers to provide heat protection for workers.

OSHA Cites Atlanta Chemical Manufacturer for 67 Serious Violations

Southern Industrial Chemicals Inc. exposed workers to chemical and struck-by hazards.

Kansas Truck Wash Company Faces Heavy Fines After Fatal Gas Exposure Incident

OSHA has proposed penalties of $171,680 to Red Barn Truck Wash & Service Center LLC.

Regal Industrial Corp. Agrees to $299K Settlement for Workplace Safety Violations

OSHA cited the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer with 17 violations.

OSHA Discovers Violations in Sixth Probe of Frozen Food Producer Since 2019

New Jersey-based CJ TMI Manufacturing America LLC faces $551,719 in proposed penalties.

Hwy 55 Restaurant Chain Fined for Child Labor Violations

The Little Mint, which owns multiple Hwy 55 restaurants, employed minors beyond permitted hours and assigned them tasks prohibited by law.

MSHA Launched Online Platform to Assist Miners with Healthcare

The tool aids miners and their families in identifying healthcare options tailored to the mining industry.

Wisconsin Flooring Manufacturer Faces Heavy Fines for Safety Violations

OSHA has levied proposed penalties of $269,662 to WD Flooring LLC.

OSHA Concludes Plumbing Contractor Could Have Prevented Fatal Trench Collapse

Macon, Georgia-based Pyles Plumbing and Utility Contractors Inc. faces $308,125 in proposed penalties.

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