Regulatory & Standards


Wisconsin Animal Feed Plant Faces $161,332 in OSHA Penalties for Dust Hazards

Wisconsin Animal Feed Plant Faces $161,332 in OSHA Penalties for Dust Hazards

Strauss Feeds LLC exposed workers to dust-related hazards, such as risks of fire, explosion and respiratory issues.

10 Most Common OSHA Penalties and Tips to Avoid Them

10 Most Common OSHA Penalties and Tips to Avoid Them

Businesses can avoid costly OSHA penalties by understanding common violations and implementing proactive safety measures to protect workers.

Five Ways a Legal Registry Benefits Business

Five Ways a Legal Registry Benefits Business

Maintaining a legal registry helps businesses manage regulatory compliance and enhance credibility, especially when operating across multiple jurisdictions.

U.S. Labor Department Introduces Severe Injury Report Dashboard

U.S. Labor Department Introduces Severe Injury Report Dashboard

This new online tool offers interactive access to workplace injury data from federal OSHA-covered states.

Maersk Line Limited Will Revise Safety Reporting Policy Following Whistleblower Case

Maersk Line Limited Will Revise Safety Reporting Policy Following Whistleblower Case

The worker in question has been awarded compensation after termination for reporting safety concerns.

Dollar General Settles with OSHA to Enhance Workplace Safety

Dollar General Settles with OSHA to Enhance Workplace Safety

The company will pay penalties totaling $12 million and must enhance safety measures nationwide.

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to OSHA

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to OSHA's Authority

Allstates Refractory LLC’s appeal was rejected as the courts continued to debate agency power.

MSHA Identifies 300 Violations During Impact Inspections in May 2024

MSHA Identifies 300 Violations During Impact Inspections in May 2024

The agency inspected 15 mines, finding 62 significant and substantial violations.



Transform Your Workplace Safety with These Essential Standards

Transform Your Workplace Safety with These Essential Standards

Implementing essential workplace safety standards is crucial for preventing accidents, ensuring compliance with regulations, and safeguarding employees' health and well-being.

OSHA Cites New Jersey Construction Contractor with 32 Safety Violations

OSHA Cites New Jersey Construction Contractor with 32 Safety Violations

Road Contractor Corp. faces more than $819,000 in proposed penalties.

Judge Upholds OSHA Violations Against United Airlines for Worker Injury in 2021

Judge OSHA Violations Against United Airlines for Worker Injury in 2021

The airline faces a $14,502 penalty and a citation, both resulting from the initial investigation.

OSHA Cites Pallet Manufacturer for Violations Tied to Machine Safety Hazards

OSHA Cites Pallet Manufacturer for Violations Tied to Machine Safety Hazards

Konz Wood Products faces a total of $177,453 in proposed penalties.

MSHA Finds 247 Violations During April 2024 Impact Inspections

MSHA Finds 247 Violations During April 2024 Impact Inspections

The agency inspected 15 mines, accounting for 67 significant and substantial violations, in April 2024.

MSHA’s Second Annual ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’ Happening on May 22

MSHA’s Second Annual ‘Stand Down to Save Lives’ Happening on May 22

The event is a yearly initiative that promotes education and outreach within the mining industry.

DOL Restructures OSHA Regions to Enhance Workplace Safety

DOL Restructures OSHA Regions to Enhance Workplace Safety

The move focuses largely on realigning regions to better reflect their geographic locations.

DOL Cites Goods Transport Provider for Safety Violations

DOL Cites Goods Transport Provider for Safety Violations

Rail Modal Group LLC faces $261,375 in proposed penalties.

Chicago Medical Glass Manufacturer Cited for Repeat Safety Violations

Chicago Medical Glass Manufacturer Cited for Repeat Safety Violations

The Germany-based Gerresheimer Glass Inc. failed to provide required training, exposing workers to machine hazards, according to OSHA investigators.

OSHA Finds Bread Company Violated Safety Rules Following Worker’s Injury

OSHA Finds Bread Company Violated Safety Rules Following Worker’s Injury

Pan-O-Gold Baking Company faces $262,953 in proposed penalties

Boston Window Cleaner’s Neglect of Safety Equipment Contributed to Fatal Fall

Boston Window Cleaner’s Neglect of Safety Equipment Contributed to Fatal Fall

Sky Safety Inc. now faces $447,087 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Finds Georgia Contractor Could Have Prevented Worker Death

OSHA Finds Georgia Contractor Could Have Prevented Worker Death

Landmark Erecting Inc. left the 31-year-old worker open to fall protection hazards.

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