The WISHA Advisory Committee will address workplace safety, updates and current challenges.
Strasburg Rail Road Co. must reinstate and compensate an employee wrongfully fired for refusing to issue safety licenses to an unqualified manager.
Haier US Appliance Solutions faces OSHA penalties after a supervisor's fatal injuries exposed ongoing machine safety violations.
OSHA investigators highlighted the dangers of pressurized pipe plugs in the aftermath of a fatal explosion in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
The young workers were permitted to use hazardous equipment during work hours.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced adjusted OSHA penalties for 2025, raising fines for safety violations to account for inflation.
L&I proposes a fee increase for its Boiler Program and updates to pool heater definitions, with a public hearing scheduled for February.
The agency conducted inspections at 14 mines, including 44 significant and substantial violations and one unwarrantable failure.
OSHA ordered Asia Pacific Airlines to pay over $2 million after retaliating against a pilot who raised safety concerns.
G&S Metal Products Co. Inc. faces $182,293 for safety violations involving unguarded machinery.
MSHA has updated safety standards for electric mine equipment, offering flexible compliance options to improve miner safety in hazardous conditions.
Masci General Contractor Inc. and KT Carter Contracting Inc. face $363,436 in fines.
OSHA has fined Mitchell Industrial Tire Co. for $288,299 following a forklift operator's death due to safety violations.
The agency conducted inspections at 15 mines, including 95 significant and substantial violations and 12 unwarrantable failures.
Your Lake Aquatic Plant Management LLC faces $730,369 in penalties for willful violations.
Unplanned shutdowns can provide partial proof test credits for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs), helping optimize maintenance schedules while ensuring safety compliance.
The public comment deadline for OSHA's proposed rule on heat-related workplace safety has been extended to January 14, 2025.
The updated guidance addresses outdated protocols, emphasizing the need for proper PPE.
Jindal Tubular USA has settled with the Department of Labor over a fatal workplace incident, agreeing to pay penalties and implement significant safety reforms.
Safety professionals must understand specific risks, set clear objectives and more to create a safer and more productive work environment.