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Plastic Recycler Faces Fines Over Combustible Dust Hazards

Plastic Recycler Faces Fines Over Combustible Dust Hazards

A facility in Pennsylvania faces nearly $90k in fines after exposing employees to hazards related to combustible dust.

Serious Violations at Greensboro US Postal Service Facility After Amputation Injury

Serious Violations at Greensboro US Postal Service Facility After Amputation Injury

OSHA found that many machine safe guards had been removed at the USPS distribution center.

Federal Judge Orders New Jersey’s Most Flagrant OSHA Violator to Pay $2 Million

Federal Judge Orders New Jersey’s Most Flagrant OSHA Violator to Pay $2 Million

A federal judge is cracking down on an employer with a long history of exposing employees to workplace hazards.

Contractor Cited Twice in Six Months for Exposure to Fall Hazards

Contractor Cited Twice in Six Months for Exposure to Fall Hazards

Employees exposed to fall hazards are at risk of serious injuries and even death.

OSHA Finds Zip Line Tragedy Could Have Been Prevented

OSHA Finds Zip-Line Tragedy Could Have Been Prevented

The agency said that required safety measures could have prevented a fatal fall at a zip-line attraction in California.

Auto Parts Seller Fined $1.2 Million for 33 Safety, Health Violations

Auto Parts Seller Fined $1.2 Million for 33 Safety, Health Violations

OSHA investigated the company following a crushed hand incident in Camden, New Jersey.

Electric Company Cited Following Deaths of Two Teenage Apprentices

Electric Company Cited Following Deaths of Two Teenage Apprentices

An investigation found that the employer could have prevented the conditions that led to electrocution.

DOL Announces $3.2 Million in Grants for Workplace Safety

DOL Announces $3.2 Million in Grants for Workplace Safety

OSHA announced the availability of $3.2 million for Susan Harwood Workplace Safety and Health Training on Infectious Diseases, Including COVID-19 grants.



Alabama Construction Site to Promote Workplace Safety

Alabama Construction Site to Promote Workplace Safety, Health

OSHA has signed a strategic partnership with an Alabama construction company to prevent worker injuries and exposure to hazards.

OSHA Announces Focused Enforcement Effort at Hospitals Treating Covid-19

OSHA Announces Focused Enforcement Effort at Hospitals Treating Covid-19

The agency will increase the amount of inspections at hospitals and nursing home facilities that treat Covid-19 patients in an effort to curb the spread of the virus among employees in healthcare.

New Regional Emphasis Program to Protect Workers from Hazardous Noise Levels

New Regional Emphasis Program to Protect Workers from Hazardous Noise Levels

An OSHA initiative seeks to protect Midwest workers from hazardous noise and permanent hearing loss.

Employer Cited for Exposing Workers to Trench Collapse

Employer Cited for Exposing Workers to Trench Collapse

Workers can be caught in a trench collapse in mere seconds, a hazard that can cause injury and even death.

Episode 130

Ensuring Proper Use of Ladders on Your Worksite

It's National Ladder Safety Month! Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how to properly and safely choose, set up and ascend a ladder.

Brick Manufacturer Under Fire for Exposing Workers to Silica Hazards

Brick Manufacturer Under Fire for Exposing Workers to Silica Hazards

A federal inspection found a West Virginia brick manufacturer exposed workers to respirable crystalline silica hazards.

Dollar General Racks Up More than $3.6 Million in Penalties Since 2016

Dollar General Racks Up More than $3.6 Million in Penalties Since 2016

OSHA has found that Dollar General has a long history of exposing employees to dangerous working conditions.

Ohio Contractor Cited for 6th Time Since 2018 for Deadly Fall Hazards

Ohio Contractor Cited for 6th Time Since 2018 for Deadly Fall Hazards

OSHA's recent investigation has led to proposed penalties amounting to over $230,000.

Fatal Fall Leads to Nine Willful Violations for Long Island Contractor

Fatal Fall Leads to Nine Willful Violations for Long Island Contractor

OSHA has cited a Long Island contractor with nine willful violations after an employee died following a fall onsite.

Hydroelectric Plant Receives “Star” Status from OSHA

Hydroelectric Plant Receives “Star” Status from OSHA

Holster Dam receives the highest level of recognition for workplace safety and health excellence.

The Great Resignation: A Strong Safety Culture Can Curb Turnover

Episode 127

The Great Resignation: A Strong Safety Culture Can Curb Turnover

Can a strong safety culture help to bolster employment at your company during the ongoing Great Resignation?

OSHA to Update Industrial Trucks Standard to Better Align with New Technology

OSHA to Update Industrial Trucks Standard to Better Align with New Technology

The newest update will look to include references to the latest design and construction requirements for future industrial trucks.

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