Regulatory & Standards


MSHA Identifies 162 Violations in November 2024 Impact Inspections

MSHA Identifies 162 Violations in November 2024 Impact Inspections

The agency conducted inspections at 14 mines, including 44 significant and substantial violations and one unwarrantable failure.

OSHA Awards Over $2 Million to Airline Pilot Fired for Reporting Safety Concerns

OSHA Awards Over $2 Million to Airline Pilot Fired for Reporting Safety Concerns

OSHA ordered Asia Pacific Airlines to pay over $2 million after retaliating against a pilot who raised safety concerns.

Cleveland Manufacturer Faces OSHA Citations After Two Worker Amputations

G&S Metal Products Co. Inc. faces $182,293 for safety violations involving unguarded machinery.

MSHA Finalizes Updates Safety Standards for Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment

MSHA Finalizes Updates Safety Standards for Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment

MSHA has updated safety standards for electric mine equipment, offering flexible compliance options to improve miner safety in hazardous conditions.

OSHA Cites Two Florida Contractors for Trench Safety Violations

OSHA Cites Two Florida Contractors for Trench Safety Violations

Masci General Contractor Inc. and KT Carter Contracting Inc. face $363,436 in fines.

OSHA Finds Lack of Training Among Causes of Forklift Operator’s Death

OSHA Finds Lack of Training Among Causes of Forklift Operator’s Death

OSHA has fined Mitchell Industrial Tire Co. for $288,299 following a forklift operator's death due to safety violations.

MSHA Finds 286 Violations During October 2024 Impact Inspections

MSHA Finds 286 Violations During October 2024 Impact Inspections

The agency conducted inspections at 15 mines, including 95 significant and substantial violations and 12 unwarrantable failures.

Minnesota OSHA Fines Employer for Violating Commercial Diving Standards Following Worker’s Drowning

Minnesota OSHA Fines Employer for Violating Commercial Diving Standards Following Worker’s Drowning

Your Lake Aquatic Plant Management LLC faces $730,369 in penalties for willful violations.



Unplanned Shutdowns as Proof Test Credits: What to Know and Steps to Take

Unplanned Shutdowns as Proof Test Credits: What to Know and Steps to Take

Unplanned shutdowns can provide partial proof test credits for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs), helping optimize maintenance schedules while ensuring safety compliance.

OSHA Extends Public Comment Deadline for Heat Exposure Rule

OSHA Extends Public Comment Deadline for Heat Exposure Rule

The public comment deadline for OSHA's proposed rule on heat-related workplace safety has been extended to January 14, 2025.

OSHA Updates Arc-Flash Safety Guidance to Protect Electrical Workers

OSHA Updates Arc-Flash Safety Guidance to Protect Electrical Workers

The updated guidance addresses outdated protocols, emphasizing the need for proper PPE.

DOL Settles with Mississippi Manufacturer Following Worker Fatality

DOL Settles with Mississippi Manufacturer Following Worker Fatality

Jindal Tubular USA has settled with the Department of Labor over a fatal workplace incident, agreeing to pay penalties and implement significant safety reforms.

Steps to Developing Effective Workplace Safety Protocols

Steps to Developing Effective Workplace Safety Protocols

Safety professionals must understand specific risks, set clear objectives and more to create a safer and more productive work environment.

Iron Foundry Faces Nearly $1 Million in OSHA Penalties Following Recent Inspection

Iron Foundry Faces Nearly $1 Million in OSHA Penalties Following Recent Inspection

The agency cited Frazer & Jones LLC with 27 safety violations involving fire risks, fall hazards, silica overexposure and more.

Retail Workers Feel Unprepared for Workplace Violence Despite Training, Survey Finds

Retail Workers Feel Unprepared for Workplace Violence Despite Training, Survey Finds

Federal and state policies aim to improve retail worker safety amid increased reports of workplace violence.

BLS Data Reveals Workplace Injury Rates in 2023 Were Lowest in Decades

BLS Data Reveals Workplace Injury Rates in 2023 Were Lowest in Decades

Workplace injury rates in 2023 reached a record low, though OSHA highlights that more progress is needed to protect U.S. workers.

Federal Transit Administration Sets New Safety Standards for Rail Transit Workers

Federal Transit Administration Sets New Safety Standards for Rail Transit Workers

The department’s new national safety standards require transit agencies to adopt safety programs and training to protect workers on or near tracks.

Washington L&I Fine Spokane Valley Sawmill $126,000 for Safety Hazards

Washington L&I Fine Spokane Valley Sawmill $126,000 for Safety Hazards

A Spokane Valley sawmill has been fined for severe health and safety violations after Washington state inspectors found extensive fire hazards and machinery risks.

OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor with $287,465 for Repeated Fall Hazard Violations

OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor with $287,465 for Repeated Fall Hazard Violations

595 Construction LLC exposed workers to repeated fall hazards at residential worksites, continuing a pattern of unsafe practices.

OSHA Updates Safety Guidelines for Animal Slaughtering, Processing Workers

OSHA Updates Safety Guidelines for Animal Slaughtering, Processing Workers

The agency’s expanded guidance now governs inspections in animal processing facilities, aiming to address high injury rates, hazardous conditions and language barriers.

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