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Automotive Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties After Fatal Workplace Incident

Automotive Manufacturer Faces OSHA Penalties After Fatal Workplace Incident

Faurecia Emissions Control Systems NA LLC was cited with 10 citations and a total of $314,555 in proposed penalties.

Advancing Laboratory Safety: The Evolution Towards Dynamic Air Quality Control

Advancing Laboratory Safety: The Evolution Towards Dynamic Air Quality Control

Switching from traditional air changes per hour to a data-driven, demand-based air quality control enhances safety, reduces costs and improves efficiency in laboratories.

Enhancing Safety Practices for Essential Workers in Food Production

Enhancing Safety Practices for Essential Workers in Food Production

Essential safety measures for workers in the food production industry must focus on risks, compliance and strategies—from physical hazards to mental health support—to foster a safer workplace.



DOL Supports Families of Fallen Workers on Workers’ Memorial Day

DOL Supports Families of Fallen Workers on Workers’ Memorial Day

Tonya Malley Ford was appointed OSHA’s first national family liaison in 2023.

OSHA Finds Florida Labor Contractor Could Have Prevented Fatal Heatstroke Incident

OSHA Finds Florida Labor Contractor Could Have Prevented Fatal Heatstroke Incident

McNeill Labor Management Inc. became subject of an investigation following the death of a 26-year-old worker.

MSHA Passes Final Rule Protecting Miners from Silica Dust Exposure

MSHA Passes Final Rule Protecting Miners from Silica Dust Exposure

The updated rule could potentially to prevent thousands of miners from becoming affected.

OSHA Finds Lack of Safety Measures Led to Massachusetts Dock Collapse

OSHA Finds Lack of Safety Measures Led to Massachusetts Dock Collapse

Mohawk Northeast Inc. faces $214,327 in proposed fines following the incident in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

ASSP Announces Pam Walaski Will Become Its 2024-2025 President

ASSP Announces Pam Walaski Will Become Its 2024-2025 President

Starting on July 1, 2024, Walaski will succeed Jim Thornton in the role.

OSHA Finds Recurring Violations at Trader Joe’s Store in Colorado

OSHA Finds Recurring Violations at Trader Joe’s Store in Colorado

The popular grocery chain faces proposed penalties of $216,902.

Heat Exposure May Lead to Inflammation and Weaken Immunity, Preliminary Research Finds

Heat Exposure May Lead to Inflammation and Weaken Immunity, Preliminary Research Finds

Recent research links short-term heat exposure to increased inflammation and weakened immunity, particularly affecting outdoor workers.

Helping Lone Workers Shed the Invisibility Cloak

Helping Lone Workers Shed the Invisibility Cloak

Satellite messaging and GPS technologies help lone workers overcome challenges of invisibility, providing transformative benefits for safety and coordination across industries.

DOL Grants Pennsylvania $2.9 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis

DOL Grants Pennsylvania $2.9 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis

The latest National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant has an approved funding threshold of over $8.7 million.

NIOSH, Partners Lead Fifth Annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents

NIOSH, Partners Lead Fifth Annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents

The virtual event kicks off National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs from April 15-19, 2024.

Safety Training: How to Prepare Workers for Confined Spaces While Working Alone

Safety Training: How to Prepare Workers for Confined Spaces While Working Alone

Effective safety training strategies are essential for prioritizing worker safety in confined spaces, particularly for those working alone.

NIOSH Announces 2024 Black Lung Screening Dates and Locations

NIOSH Announces 2024 Black Lung Screening Dates and Locations

The screenings aid in the early detection of black lung disease, particular among miners.

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