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Rat in a Trench

Plumbing Companies Fined for Serious Safety Violations

Smelly Mel’s Plumbing and Sewer Rat Plumbing was fined $529,640 for safety violations after serious injuries to a construction worker during a trench collapse.

New Products Round-Up: Friday, January 24, 2025

New Products Round-Up: Friday, February 21, 2025

This week’s products improve workplace safety with a space-saving faucet with eyewash, a new product catalog, and an advanced conveyor system.

OSHA Blackboard

Lawmakers Question OSHA’s Removal of Workplace Safety Documents

Reps. Bobby Scott and Ilhan Omar are questioning OSHA’s removal of documents, citing missing materials on ergonomics, EMS response, and violence prevention.

Construction Safety Training

ASSP Releases New Safety Training Standard for Construction and Demolition Sites

This voluntary consensus standard outlines best practices for hazard communication, regulatory compliance, and training.

FMLI Payments Suspended

Maryland Labor Department Proposes Delay for Family, Medical Leave Program

State officials cite federal workforce reductions and funding shifts behind the FMLI delay, impacting thousands of Maryland employees and employers.

Workers on Break

Oregon Employers, Workers Invited to Take a ‘Safety Break’

The annual event provides an opportunity for businesses and employees to recognize safety achievements, assess workplace hazards, and discuss strategies to protect workers from harm.

Poultry Inspector

Ohio Reports First Probable Human Case of Bird Flu in Farm Worker

Health officials said the case involves an adult male farm worker who had contact with deceased commercial poultry.

Construction PPE

Nevada OSHA Adopts Federal Rule on PPE in Construction

Nevada OSHA has adopted federal OSHA’s new rule requiring properly fitting PPE in construction.



OSHA Handbook

Trump to Nominate David Keeling as OSHA Administrator

If confirmed, Keeling looks forward to working with key Labor Department officials to advance OSHA’s mission.

Dust protection PPE

Understanding the Long-Term Health Effects of Dust Exposure on Construction Sites

Large-scale construction projects involving drilling and demolition generate significant dust, requiring teams to navigate these challenging working conditions.

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