NIOSH Releases New Guidelines to Protect Workers From Lead Exposure

The organization aims to educate workers and reduce their exposure to lead hazards. read now

• Training
• Health Care
• Hazmat

NSC Will Host Its Fourth Annual SAFER Summit on December 5

The virtual event will focus on post-pandemic workplace safety. read now

• Total Worker Health
• Disaster Preparedness
• Coronavirus

New Research Addresses Performance Gap Between Safety Goals and Achievements

The report highlights technology and culture as key to closing the safety performance gap. read now

• Facility Safety
• R&D

Washington State Proposes Updates to Fall Protection Standards for Worker Safety

State safety regulators seek stakeholder feedback on draft changes to fall protection rules. read now

• Regulatory & Standards
• Fall Protection

Waupaca Foundry Faces OSHA Fines After Repeat Violations Lead to Worker Injuries

The lack of machine guarding and safety procedures resulted in amputation injuries. read now

• Machine Guarding
• Regulatory & Standards
• Electrical Safety

Worker's Health Rights Upheld After Unlawful Termination by Portland Roofing Company

Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt faced penalties after not adhering to the Family and Medical Leave Act. read now

• Health Care

DOL and NLRB Launch Partnership to Boost Whistleblower Safeguards

This collaborative effort focuses on worker education and reinforcing anti-retaliation protections. read now

• Enforcement

Recognizing Mental Health as A Core Workplace Safety Pillar

Mental health remains a neglected and stigmatized subject in the workplace, and this oversight jeopardizes the well-being of employees and puts businesses at risk. read now

• Total Worker Health

MSHA Identified Over 120 Violations in September Mine Inspections

The agency has issued nearly 2,100 violations so far in 2023. read now

• Regulatory & Standards
• Enforcement

Florida Grocery Store Faces Hefty Penalties After Fatal Employee Fall

Kissimmee Meat & Produce Inc. faces $95,315 in proposed penalties. read now

• Fall Protection
• Regulatory & Standards
• Enforcement

A+A 2023 Celebrated Innovations in Workplace Safety Amid Major Support

The international safety event attracted 62,000 visitors from 140 nations. read now

NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023 Wrap Up

The OH&S SafetyPod takes some time to showcase some key developments at last week’s NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2023. Highlights include NSC’s new Respond Ready Workplace program, OSHA’s annual Top 10 violations announcement, and more. read now

Navigating Construction Site Safety in the Era of Extreme Weather

The evolving climate landscape presents new challenges for construction sites, making it crucial to reevaluate existing safety protocols. read now

• Construction Safety

Wisconsin Contractor Fined for Fall Hazards, Repeated Violations

Brookens Construction faces hefty penalties after another OSHA inspection. read now

• Regulatory & Standards
• Fall Protection
• Construction Safety

Protect Workers and Company Reputation with a Culture of Safety

Creating and promoting a culture of safety can mitigate the risk of hazardous conditions across the organization. read now

OSHA’s Maritime Advisory Committee on OSH Meets November 14

The public can attend the meeting both in person and online. read now

• Regulatory & Standards
• Fall Protection

MEMIC Names Michelle Allen Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Allen brings a wealth of experience in HR leadership to her new role. read now

2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo Panel Covers Leader Behaviors

Speaker John Austin addressed how safety leaders can more effectively achieve change. read now