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Two Workplaces Receive Recognition as ‘Star’ Sites Under OSHA’s VPP

Two Workplaces Receive Recognition as ‘Star’ Sites Under OSHA’s VPP

This status is the highest level of recognition under the program.

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New Proposed Rule Focuses on Miner Exposure to Silica Dust

The Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) proposed rule suggests a decreased Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for respirable crystalline silica.

Dollar Tree Cited After Hazards Found at Rhode Island Store

Dollar Tree Cited After Hazards Found at Rhode Island Store

The company now faces $294,668 in proposed penalties.

OSHA Finds Obstructed Exits, Walkways at Texas Family Dollar

OSHA Finds Obstructed Exits, Walkways at Texas Family Dollar

The Dollar Tree Inc. subsidiary Family Dollar Stores of Texas LLC now faces $294,657 in proposed penalties.

Do Combustible Liquids Matter Anymore?

Do Combustible Liquids Matter Anymore?

Learn about one professional's experience with the terms flammable and combustible liquids.

Illinois Contractor Cited for Seventh Time in Almost 8 Years

Worker Dies in Illinois Trench Collapse, OSHA Cites Company

The company faces a citation for one willful and one serious violation and $35,940 in proposed penalties.

Illinois Contractor Cited for Seventh Time in Almost 8 Years

Illinois Contractor Cited for Seventh Time in Almost 8 Years

OSHA found that workers were not given fall protection equipment, among other violations.

Illinois Roofing Contractor Did Not Give Roofers Fall Protection, OSHA Says

Illinois Roofing Contractor Did Not Give Roofers Fall Protection, OSHA Says

The contractor was cited for violations related to fall protection in 2019 and 2022.



OSHA Orders Company to Reinstate, Pay Back Wages to Terminated Mechanic

OSHA Orders Company to Reinstate, Pay Back Wages to Terminated Mechanic

The worker was terminated after reporting and having conversations about safety concerns and filing a complaint.

OSHA Findings at Wisconsin Dollar Tree Result in Proposed Penalties of $98K

OSHA Findings at Wisconsin Dollar Tree Result in Proposed Penalties of $98K

Obstructed exit routes and aisles were found at the location, the agency said.

What Can Workers and Employers Do to Prevent Injuries?

What Can Workers and Employers Do to Prevent Injuries?

Although employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment, everyone plays a role in safety.

‘Unsafe Conditions’ Persist: Dollar General Hit with $3.4 Million in Proposed Penalties After Inspections

‘Unsafe Conditions’ Persist: Dollar General Hit with $3.4 Million in Proposed Penalties After Inspections

Inspections at nine stores in Maine, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin have brought the company’s total proposed penalties since 2017 to over $21 million.

Contractor Faces Proposed Penalties of $112K After Trench Collapse, Worker Fatality

Contractor Faces Proposed Penalties of $112K After Trench Collapse, Worker Fatality

OSHA discovered that a protective system had not been provided.

ANSI, UL Standards & Engagement Seeking Comments on Whitepaper Draft

ANSI, UL Standards & Engagement Seeking Comments on Whitepaper Draft

Comments on “Principles for Measuring the Impact of Voluntary Consensus Standards on Human Health and Safety” are due by June 15.

Washington State Files Proposed Permanent Rule on Worker Protection from Wildfire Smoke Health Effects

Washington State Files Proposed Permanent Rule on Worker Protection from Wildfire Smoke

People can comment on the proposed rules until August 4, 2023.

Pennsylvania Manufacturer Must Pay Terminated Employee $13K, Court Says

The employee was fired after an employee filed a complaint with OSHA, which later performed an inspection and issued citations.

USPS Retaliated Against Worker Who Filed Injury Report, Court Rules

USPS Retaliated Against Worker Who Filed Injury Report, Court Rules

The employee, who had told supervisors about the injury “and applied for workers’ compensation benefits” in 2019, was fired.

Amazon Did Not Give ‘Proper Medical Treatment’ to Injured Workers, OSHA Says

Amazon Did Not Give ‘Proper Medical Treatment’ to Injured Workers, OSHA Says

Amazon’s fourth citation this year carries a proposed penalty of $15,625.

How to Protect Employees From Toxic Substances and Chemical Hazards Based on OSHA Guidelines

How to Protect Employees From Toxic Substances and Chemical Hazards Based on OSHA Guidelines

In some occupations, working with toxic substances and chemicals is required, so what can be done to keep employees and the worksite safe?

Dollar Tree Inc. Hit with $770K in Proposed Penalties After OSHA Inspections

Dollar Tree Inc. Hit with $770K in Proposed Penalties After OSHA Inspections

At two stores in Rhode Island, OSHA found boxes stacked in an unsafe manner among other hazards.

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