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The U.S. Department of Labor announced adjusted OSHA penalties for 2025, raising fines for safety violations to account for inflation.
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JBS USA agreed to a $4 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor to address child labor violations, including those that had underage workers performing hazardous tasks.
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The USDA study highlights worker safety concerns in meat processing plants, with injuries linked to line speeds and preventable through ergonomic measures.
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MSHA's latest review found no U.S. mines meeting Pattern of Violations criteria for the first time since 2021, reflecting improvements in compliance and miner safety.
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Cal/OSHA reminds employers to follow wildfire smoke safety regulations, as Los Angeles County experiences unhealthy air conditions.
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Workplace horseplay poses serious safety risks, requiring clear policies, education, and leadership to prevent injuries and liabilities.
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L&I proposes a fee increase for its Boiler Program and updates to pool heater definitions, with a public hearing scheduled for February.
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National COSH is accepting nominations for its 2025 Dirty Dozen report and relocating its annual COSHCON conference to Chicago.
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The virtual meetings will address federal alignment and committee term limits.
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The U.S. Department of Labor has expanded workers’ compensation protections for female federal firefighters by adding cancers linked to toxic exposures to the list of presumptive conditions under FECA.
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The four appointees will serve two-year terms starting in January 2025.
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A New Jersey roofing contractor faces $328,545 in OSHA fines for repeated safety violations, including fall hazards at three worksites.
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A Medford, Massachusetts construction company owner was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay $2.8 million for tax crimes and lying about a fatal workplace accident.
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OSHA has cited Dean Sausage Company for repeated safety violations, proposing $103,245 in fines after a July 2024 inspection.
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OSHA Assistant Secretary has issued a statement on the latest BLS data regarding a decrease in worker injuries since the previous year.
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The funding will help Clark and Cowlitz counties address the economic fallout of the opioid crisis.
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Moisture measurement in powder and bulk solids operations is vital to improving process control.
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The first meeting will occur on Jan. 9, 2025, and focus on airline ground crew workers.
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