Facility Safety


OSHA Findings at Wisconsin Dollar Tree Result in Proposed Penalties of $98K

OSHA Findings at Wisconsin Dollar Tree Result in Proposed Penalties of $98K

Obstructed exit routes and aisles were found at the location, the agency said.

7 Technologies That Can Improve Occupational Health and Safety Practices

7 Technologies That Can Improve Occupational Health and Safety Practices

The ways technology can be incorporated into your business—and the benefits it provides—might surprise you.

What Can Workers and Employers Do to Prevent Injuries?

What Can Workers and Employers Do to Prevent Injuries?

Although employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment, everyone plays a role in safety.

‘Unsafe Conditions’ Persist: Dollar General Hit with $3.4 Million in Proposed Penalties After Inspections

‘Unsafe Conditions’ Persist: Dollar General Hit with $3.4 Million in Proposed Penalties After Inspections

Inspections at nine stores in Maine, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin have brought the company’s total proposed penalties since 2017 to over $21 million.

How Technology is Transforming Workplace Safety and Compliance

How Technology is Transforming Workplace Safety and Compliance

Technology is becoming a permanent, more present part of our everyday lives. What role does it have in workplace safety?

Amazon Did Not Give ‘Proper Medical Treatment’ to Injured Workers, OSHA Says

Amazon Did Not Give ‘Proper Medical Treatment’ to Injured Workers, OSHA Says

Amazon’s fourth citation this year carries a proposed penalty of $15,625.

How to Protect Employees From Toxic Substances and Chemical Hazards Based on OSHA Guidelines

How to Protect Employees From Toxic Substances and Chemical Hazards Based on OSHA Guidelines

In some occupations, working with toxic substances and chemicals is required, so what can be done to keep employees and the worksite safe?

Steps to Protect Occupational Health and Safety and Operations

Steps to Protect Occupational Health and Safety and Operations

Workers face a wide variety of occupational hazards. Fortunately, there are ways to mitigate them.



National COSH Announces 2023

National COSH Announces 2023 'Dirty Dozen' Employers

Amazon, FedEx and Tesla, Inc. are among the 12 employers on National Council for Occupational Safety and Health’s list.

Dollar Tree Inc. Hit with $770K in Proposed Penalties After OSHA Inspections

Dollar Tree Inc. Hit with $770K in Proposed Penalties After OSHA Inspections

At two stores in Rhode Island, OSHA found boxes stacked in an unsafe manner among other hazards.

Legionella Management: Back to Basics

Legionella Management: Back to Basics

This article outlines the basics of legionella management, legionella risk assessments, legionella training and competence for any organization and governance with a focus on the UK.

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Obstructed Exit Routes, Walkways Found at Florida Dollar General

For the latest citation, the company now faces $401,812 in proposed penalties.

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A Continuing Trend: OSHA Finds ‘Unsafe Conditions’ at Wisconsin, Texas Dollar General Stores

OSHA proposed a combined total of over $550,000 in penalties after inspecting two stores last year.

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10 Safety Tips for Workers in Water Treatment Plants

What steps can people who work in this environment take to protect themselves and their employees?

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New White Paper Looks at Serious Injuries, Fatalities from 2017 to 2021

Although data found the rate of SIFs decreased from 2020 to 2021, employers need to continually work to prevent these events from happening.

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Constructed-Related Injuries, Fatalities in New York City Increased in 2022, New Report Shows

The report also includes the leading causes of the injuries and fatalities.

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Dollar General Found ‘Jeopardizing Worker Safety’ at Pennsylvania Store

The company faces citations for one willful and one repeat violation.

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Tips for Giving Effective Training in High-Noise Environments

What tools or applications can employers invest in to increase communication?

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Connecticut Waste-to-Energy Facility Recognized Again for Workplace Safety, Health

Wheelabrator Bridgeport has been recognized as a “star” site under OSHA's VPP since 2005.

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