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Deadline Approaching for Specific Employers to Submit 2022 Workplace Injury, Illness Data

Deadline Approaching for Specific Employers to Submit 2022 Workplace Injury, Illness Data

Employers who meet the requirements have a deadline of March 2, 2023, to electronically submit Form 300A.

Judge Affirms 2020 Penalties, Citations Issued to Contractor Following Worker’s Death

Judge Affirms Penalties, Citations Issued to Contractor Following Worker’s Death

The telecommunications contractor received the citations and penalties in June 2020.

PGMA Seeking Comments on Portable Generator Standard Proposed Revisions

PGMA Seeking Comments on Portable Generator Standard Proposed Revisions

People interested in commenting can contact PGMA.

OH&S Changes: An Update from Our Editorial Team

Episode 183

OH&S Changes: An Update from Our Editorial Team

In this episode, Sydny Shepard says farewell and ushers in a new era of editorial leadership for Occupational Health & Safety.

OSHA Proposes Penalties for Fencing Contractor After Worker Trapped Under Equipment Fatally Injured

OSHA Proposes Penalties for Fencing Contractor After Worker Trapped Under Equipment Fatally Injured

OSHA said the contractor did not offer PPE and “illegally modified” a piece of equipment.

TX Company Faces $250K in Proposed Penalties After Two Workers Die from Trench Collapse

Texas Company Faces $250K in Proposed Penalties After Two Workers Die from Trench Collapse

OSHA cited the construction company for a lack of a trench protective system, among other violations.

A Look at OSHA

A Look at OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Let’s look at how employers can end up in the program and how they can be removed from it.

A Glance at Safety Bills Proposed, Passed in 2022

What steps are governments taking to protect workers?



Streamlining Tier II Reporting With Digitization and Automation

Streamlining Tier II Reporting With Digitization and Automation

Using technology can help empower EHS teams and ensure proactive environmental compliance for businesses.

OSHA Finds Workers Up to 20 Feet High with No Fall Protection, Cites Ohio Roofing Contractor

OSHA Finds Workers Up to 20 Feet High with No Fall Protection, Cites Ohio Roofing Contractor

The contractor now faces citations for five violations and $300,144 in proposed penalties.

Dollar General Cited After Obstructed Electrical Panel, Emergency Exit Found in GA Store

Dollar General Cited After Obstructed Electrical Panel, Emergency Exit Found in GA Store

The company’s list of citations and proposed penalties continue after the recent inspection.

Lack of Training, Failure to Abide by Standards Leads to $304K Proposed Penalties for Utah-Based Company

OSHA cited the company following the death of two workers who were buried by coal.

Profits over Protection: Companies Frequently Cited by OSHA in 2022

Episode 180

Profits over Protection: Companies Frequently Cited by OSHA in 2022

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses some of the most cited companies in 2022.

OSHA Proposes Penalties of $287K Following Death of Two Workers from Not Enough Oxygen

OSHA Proposes Penalties of $287K Following Death of Two Workers from Not Enough Oxygen

The employer did not test the oxygen levels in the sewer manhole, OSHA said.

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Cited After Workers Found Exposed to Hazards at Georgia Family Dollar Store

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Cited After Workers Found Exposed to Hazards at Georgia Family Dollar Store

Blocked exit routes and boxes that could have fallen contributed to the four repeat violations.

OSHA Proposes $364K in Penalties for Dollar Tree After Inspection

OSHA Proposes $364K in Penalties for Dollar Tree After Inspection

Among the hazards found at the store were slip, trip and fall and fire hazards.

TJX Companies Inc. Cited After OSHA Finds Hazards at Georgia TJ Maxx

TJX Companies Inc. Cited After OSHA Finds Hazards at Georgia TJ Maxx

In total, the company was cited for two repeat violations and one serious violation.

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2022

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2022

Let’s take a look at each standard and OSHA’s guidelines and requirements.

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