OSHA proposed penalties of $1,343,363.
Episode 158
Lowering the number of instances of workplace violence is not only crucial to the health and safety of your workforce, but is also legally mandated by federal OSHA.
The operator of car wash, oil change, fueling and convenience stores was cited for not protecting workers from violence, according to OSHA.
Since 2016, the company has faced proposed penalties of over $6 million.
The plan will cover local and state government workers.
Episode 156
Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses everything you may need to know about forklifts and mitigating the risks associated with them.
The changes two agencies in Arizona have made will be available for comment.
The facility in Colorado was cited in 2019 for exposing workers to violence hazards.
The waste disposal company was cited for 18 citations and was placed in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program.
The company was cited for serious and repeat violations.
Workers were exposed to machine hazards, struck-by hazards and others, OSHA says.
Workers were required to evacuate following the ammonia leak in January.
The worker fell 30 feet through a skylight while working on a roof.
The proposed penalties for both stores total over $1,200,000.
Episode 154
Hand protection has come a long way since workers first used their hands.
The company was cited for a violation relating to fall hazards.
Following a worker’s death, the store was cited for willful and repeat violations.
Episode 152
Fatalities from trench-related incidents are on the rise. OSHA is now calling on increased enforcement efforts to protect workers.
Six months into 2022, trench-related deaths are already greater than in the entire year of 2021.
The store in Pennsylvania was cited for similar violations last year.