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Dos and Don'ts to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning While Using a Portable Generator

How can employers protect employees from the dangers of carbon monoxide?

‘A Disturbing Trend:’ OSHA Finds Obstructed Exit Routes and Boxes, Merchandise Stacked in Unsafe Manner at Alabama Dollar Tree

‘A Disturbing Trend:’ OSHA Finds Obstructed Exit Routes and Boxes, Merchandise Stacked in Unsafe Manner at Alabama Dollar Tree

The discount retailer’s string of citations continues with proposed penalties of $171K after a recent inspection.

Contractor Issued Citations for 4 Willful, 4 Serious Violations After OSHA Finds No Fall Protection, Other Violations on Eighth Inspection

Contractor Issued Citations for 4 Willful, 4 Serious Violations After OSHA Finds No Fall Protection, Other Violations on Eighth Inspection

Before these citations, two workers died from falls, one in 2019 and one more recently in 2022.

Three Contractors Cited Following Worker Death After 12-Foot Fall

Three Contractors Cited Following Worker Death After 12-Foot Fall

Each contractor faces at least one serious citation.

Dollar Tree Racks Up More Citations after Inspection at Ohio Store

Dollar Tree Racks Up More Citations After Inspection at Ohio Store

The discount retailer is now facing proposed penalties of $294K.

Amazon Cited After Workers at More Warehouses Found Exposed to Ergonomic Hazards

Amazon Cited After Workers at More Warehouses Found Exposed to Ergonomic Hazards

OSHA also proposed penalties of $46,875 following inspections in Colorado, Idaho and New York.

‘Employers Who Put Profit Over Safety’ May See More Penalties with OSHA’s New Enforcement Guidance

‘Employers Who Put Profit Over Safety’ May See More Penalties with OSHA’s New Enforcement Guidance

The guidance, announced in late January, will take effect on March 27.



U.S. Postal Service Cited for Repeat, Serious Violations

U.S. Postal Service Cited for Repeat, Serious Violations

The mail carrier is also facing about $350k in proposed penalties following inspections at three Tennessee facilities.

Dollar General Issued More Citations, Proposed Penalties After Inspections in Florida, Alabama

Dollar General Issued More Citations, Proposed Penalties After Inspections in Florida, Alabama

The discount retailer’s new citations for repeat violations come just days after previous OSHA citations.

Worker Dies After Being Struck by Forklift, OSHA Cites Texas Company

Worker Dies After Being Struck by Forklift, OSHA Cites Texas Company

The agency proposed penalties of over $200,000 and issued citations for one willful and four serious violations.

Health and Safety Protection for Domestic Workers

California recently created occupational health and safety guidelines for domestic workers.

OSHA Proposes $395K in Penalties for Dollar General After Workers Found Exposed to Multiple Hazards at Ohio Store

OSHA Proposes $395K in Penalties for Dollar General After Workers Found Exposed to Multiple Hazards at Ohio Store

The discount retailer, which has been previously cited by OSHA, is facing citations for five repeat violations.

IICRC Proposes New IAQ Standard for Remediation Contractors

IICRC Proposes New IAQ Standard for Remediation Contractors

The proposed standard is intended for use by those working in the mold remediation industry.

OSHA Accepting Nominations for National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

OSHA Accepting Nominations for National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

Nominations for the six open spots on the committee are due by February 2, 2023.

'Failing to Keep Workers Safe': Amazon Cited After Ergonomic Hazards Found at Three Facilities

Amazon faces $60,269 in proposed penalties after inspections of sites in Florida, Illinois and New York.

How to Properly Store and Label Hazardous Substances

How to Properly Store and Label Hazardous Substances

Correct storage and labeling can help make your worksite safer.

New Jersey Contractor Cited Again After OSHA Finds Workers Exposed to Fall Hazards

The new citations come with a proposed penalty of $584,333.

DOL Reveals 2023 Changes to OSHA’s Civil Penalties

DOL Reveals 2023 Changes to OSHA Civil Penalties

The maximum penalties for other-than-serious, serious and willful or repeated violations increased this year.

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