Non-use was highest among women, young workers and current smokers.
The company was issued one willful violation for failing to ensure proper machine guards.
OSHA finds one willful and five serious violations.
OSHA proposes $319K in penalties to address these violations.
Episode 100
We are switching things up for the 100th episode of the podcast! This time around, OH&S Content Editor Shereen Hashem interviews Editor Sydny Shepard about the evolution of the podcast, covering COVID-19 and worker safety and wellness.
Construction workers encounter multiple hazards on the job, but, more often than not, noise is not considered as critical as some of the other present dangers.
Getting back to workplaces, restaurants and schools goes beyond the simple reopening of buildings; it involves innovative solutions to provide appropriate air quality monitoring, ventilation and filtration.
Training should teach employees how to avoid the most common material handling injuries.
The science behind fall protection is what lifts people to new heights.
Many workers will instinctively remove their safety eyewear to see what is in front of them.
The use of vacuum conveyors to transfer materials between processes improves indoor air quality while increasing efficiency and the bottom line.
These grants focus on training, awareness and safety programs.
Unsafe work conditions due to a southern hurricane call for extra safety precautions.
Sims Lohman is cited for repeatedly exposing workers to machine hazards, facing more than $200K in fines.
Republic Steel in Canton was placed in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program.
OSHA is responsible for the safety and health of its employees in all circumstances.
OSHA defines a 16-section format for all safety data sheets to adhere to.
Many safety professionals are starting to realize that if they upgrade their programs to the new generation of products, wearer acceptance can increase dramatically.