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Retail Workers Feel Unprepared for Workplace Violence Despite Training, Survey Finds

Retail Workers Feel Unprepared for Workplace Violence Despite Training, Survey Finds

Federal and state policies aim to improve retail worker safety amid increased reports of workplace violence.

BLS Data Reveals Workplace Injury Rates in 2023 Were Lowest in Decades

BLS Data Reveals Workplace Injury Rates in 2023 Were Lowest in Decades

Workplace injury rates in 2023 reached a record low, though OSHA highlights that more progress is needed to protect U.S. workers.

Federal Transit Administration Sets New Safety Standards for Rail Transit Workers

Federal Transit Administration Sets New Safety Standards for Rail Transit Workers

The department’s new national safety standards require transit agencies to adopt safety programs and training to protect workers on or near tracks.

Washington L&I Fine Spokane Valley Sawmill $126,000 for Safety Hazards

Washington L&I Fine Spokane Valley Sawmill $126,000 for Safety Hazards

A Spokane Valley sawmill has been fined for severe health and safety violations after Washington state inspectors found extensive fire hazards and machinery risks.

OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor with $287,465 for Repeated Fall Hazard Violations

OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor with $287,465 for Repeated Fall Hazard Violations

595 Construction LLC exposed workers to repeated fall hazards at residential worksites, continuing a pattern of unsafe practices.

OSHA Updates Safety Guidelines for Animal Slaughtering, Processing Workers

OSHA Updates Safety Guidelines for Animal Slaughtering, Processing Workers

The agency’s expanded guidance now governs inspections in animal processing facilities, aiming to address high injury rates, hazardous conditions and language barriers.

OSHA Compliance in 2025: How to Navigate Evolving Standards, Industry Challenges and Essential Solutions for Workplace Safety

OSHA Compliance in 2025: How to Navigate Evolving Standards, Industry Challenges and Essential Solutions for Workplace Safety

In 2025, staying compliant with OSHA’s evolving standards will be essential as companies navigate new technological, ergonomic and safety challenges to protect employees and maintain productivity.

Texas Furniture Manufacturer Cited for Safety Violations After Worker Injuries

Texas Furniture Manufacturer Cited for Safety Violations After Worker Injuries

Artco-Bell Corp. faces $257,000 in penalties after a worker sustained severe injuries due to a lack of required machine guards.



New Products Round-Up: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions relating to head protection, artificial intelligence, compliance training and air quality.

OSHA Cites Massachusetts Contractor for Fatal Trench Collapse

OSHA Cites Massachusetts Contractor for Fatal Trench Collapse

The agency cited the employer for a total of $283,115 in proposed penalties.

Answering Your Questions on OSHA’s 2024 Final Rule

Answering Your Questions on OSHA’s 2024 Final Rule

OSHA's 2024 HazCom final rule introduces updates to chemical classification, labeling and safety data sheets.

The meetings will take place both in-person and virtually on October 29 and 30, 2024.

OSHA Sets Next Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meetings

The meetings will take place both in-person and virtually on October 29 and 30, 2024.

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Standards for FY 2024

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Standards for FY 2024

Let’s review each standard on this year’s list as well as OSHA’s guidelines and requirements.

DOL Awards Over $1 Million in Grants to Boost Mine Safety and Health

DOL Awards Over $1 Million in Grants to Boost Mine Safety and Health

The grants will focus on the enhancement of training for mine safety, focusing on smaller operations and underserved mining communities.

OSHA Restructures Regional Offices, Merging San Francisco and Seattle Regions

OSHA Restructures Regional Offices, Merging San Francisco and Seattle Regions

The new office will now encompass the areas previously known as Regions 9 and 10.

The Power of Predictive Analytics: How Data Can Transform a Facility’s Maintenance Strategy & Safety

The Power of Predictive Analytics: How Data Can Transform a Facility’s Maintenance Strategy & Safety

Leveraging predictive analytics can revolutionize facility maintenance strategies by providing real-time data that enhances safety, reduces costs and minimizes downtime through proactive decision-making.

OSHA Announces FACOSH Meeting on October 17

OSHA Announces FACOSH Meeting on October 17

The public is invited to attend the online session, which will address the health of federal employees.

MSHA Finds 253 Violations During August 2024 Impact Inspections

MSHA Finds 253 Violations During August 2024 Impact Inspections

The agency inspected 14 mines, identifying 72 significant and substantial violations as well as 11 unwarrantable failures across 10 states.

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Highlights Workplace Fatality Data

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Highlights Workplace Fatality Data

During a panel discussion, OSHA reviewed the most cited standards for specific causes of fatalities.

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Reveals OSHA

2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Reveals OSHA's Top 10 Safety Violations

For 14 consecutive years, the same violation tops the list as the most frequently cited.

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