Regulatory & Standards


Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health Accepting Nominations for New Members

Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health Accepting Nominations for New Members

The board is looking for people who have “scientific, medical and worker perspectives.” Nominations are open until November 16.

IL Site Supervisor Tells Workers to Keep Working After OSHA Notification on Fall Hazard, Agency Says

IL Site Supervisor Tells Workers to Keep Working After OSHA Notification on Fall Hazard, Agency Says

The site supervisor's employer was cited for citations on fall protection and other violations.

New Study Shows Many Struggle

New Study Shows Many Struggle 'Often' to Get Employees to Use PPE

According to the study, the main reasons employees don’t wear PPE are that they don’t want to, they think it's unnecessary and it makes work harder.

 Worker of Florida Company Drowns After Sediment Collapse in Canal, OSHA Reports

Worker of Florida Company Drowns After Sediment Collapse in Canal, OSHA Reports

The employer, Erosion Barrier Installations Corp. of Davie, was cited for two willful and 10 serious violations.

'Crawl Space Remediation Company' Cited for Violations After Worker Fatally Electrocuted

The lead repair technician made contact with an electrical line and was electrocuted.

Dollar General Issued Four Willful, 10 Repeat Violations After Recent Inspection

Dollar General Issued Four Willful, 10 Repeat Violations After Recent Inspection

OSHA proposed penalties of more than $1.6 million, bringing the company’s total proposed penalties since 2017 to over $9.6 million.

What’s Going On? Updates on OSHA’s Most Recent Decisions

Episode 168

What’s Going On? Updates on OSHA’s Most Recent Decisions

OSHA has been making moves. Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the latest announcements, news and movements from OSHA in the last few months.



7 Important Worker Safety Considerations in the Bar and Brewery Industry

7 Important Worker Safety Considerations in the Bar and Brewery Industry

Workers can be exposed to multiple hazards in this industry. Learn how to mitigate the risks and keep them safe.

OH Contractor Cited After OSHA Finds Workers at Heights Without Fall Protection

OH Contractor Cited After OSHA Finds Workers at Heights Without Fall Protection

The company now faces 12 violations and proposed penalties of over $1 million.

California’s AB2188 Now Prohibits Employee Discipline for Off-Duty Marijuana Use

California’s AB2188 Now Prohibits Employee Discipline for Off-Duty Marijuana Use

Under the law, employers cannot discriminate against workers based on their marijuana use when not at work.

OSHA Issues 21 Violations to PA Metal Coatings Company

OSHA Issues 21 Violations to PA Metal Coatings Company

The company faces over $570,000 in proposed penalties for the violations found at its New Jersey facility.

MO Contractor Cited for Four Violations After Worker Fatally Injured Following Trench Collapse

MO Contractor Cited for Four Violations After Worker Fatally Injured Following Trench Collapse

In the first six months of 2022, trench-related deaths were higher than in the year 2021.

Top OSHA Violations Remind Employers of the Need for Continued Attention to Respirators

Top OSHA Violations Remind Employers of the Need for Continued Attention to Respirators

Selecting the right respirators for your employees is essential to keeping them protected, but how do you know what kind to choose?

Amazon Sues Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries

Amazon Sues Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries

The complaint claims that citation abatement rules violate the right to a due process.

OSHA Cites Candy Manufacturer After Workers Allegedly Exposed to Amputation Hazards

OSHA Cites Candy Manufacturer After Workers Allegedly Exposed to Amputation Hazards

Ferrara Candy Co. was cited for five violations after an inspection.

Cabinet Manufacturer Faces Citations After Worker Electrocuted

Cabinet Manufacturer Faces Citations After Worker Electrocuted

The citations include violations for not using energy isolating devices, PPE and ladder use.

Wood Products Manufacturing Facility Redesignated “Star” Site

Wood Products Manufacturing Facility Redesignated “Star” Site

Huber Engineered Woods LLC was renamed a "star" site after an evaluation in April 2022.

MA Company Cited Following Worker Death During Demolition Project

MA Company Cited Following Worker Death During Demolition Project

The worker and an excavator fell 80 feet after a floor collapsed.

OSHA to Hold Tenth Meeting for Comments on Whistleblower Program

OSHA to Hold Tenth Meeting for Comments on Whistleblower Program

The meeting will take place virtually on October 19, 2022.

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