Three companies have been issued fines for workplace safety
Dollar Tree’s violations amount to $32,000 in fines
A federal judge is cracking down on an employer with a long history of exposing employees to workplace hazards.
Employees exposed to fall hazards are at risk of serious injuries and even death.
The agency said that required safety measures could have prevented a fatal fall at a zip-line attraction in California.
Episode 130
It's National Ladder Safety Month! Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how to properly and safely choose, set up and ascend a ladder.
OSHA has found that Dollar General has a long history of exposing employees to dangerous working conditions.
OSHA's recent investigation has led to proposed penalties amounting to over $230,000.
OSHA has cited a Long Island contractor with nine willful violations after an employee died following a fall onsite.
90th Anniversary
There is a long history behind the development of fall protection standards, personal protective equipment and the ways safety professionals keep workers safe at heights.
Episode 129
Continuing our 90th Anniversary coverage, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at the history of fall protection and the evolution of PPE.
East Jerusalem residents fall from mechanical platform in Bavli neighborhood; watchdog demands government take action on worker safety.
The partnership was created to focus on preventing worker injuries and exposure to hazards.
Episode 116
Temporary workers are owed the same about of protection as employees with permanent employment roles. In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard breaks down some common worksite scenarios and how staffing agencies and host employers can work to jointly keep workers safe.
OSHA previously cited iSpice LLC in April for exposing workers to safety hazards.
Distribution center workers face various risks — including heavy equipment, weighty packages, electricity and the potential for slips or falls. Keeping these workers safe is possible with practical and easy-to-implement processes.
Despite a 2019 fatality within the company, ALJ Home Improvement continues to ignore risks and is now facing $244K in new penalties.
Episode 114
Join OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard to discuss top safety and health risks that plague workers on construction sites around the country and how you can anticipate and prevent them.
Richmond Construction Inc. faces $374K in penalties after fatal worker fall.
As safety professionals, we must remember the magic numbers and remind employees of them to save lives.