Regulatory & Standards


Three Dollar General Stores Cited for Four Willful, Seven Repeat Violations

OSHA Cites Three Dollar Generals, Proposes Penalties Over $1.2M

Since 2016, the company has faced proposed penalties of over $6 million.

Initial Approval Given to Massachusetts for State Health and Safety Plan

Initial Approval Given to Massachusetts for State Health and Safety Plan

The plan will cover local and state government workers.

Everything You Need to Know about Forklifts & Safety

Episode 156

Everything You Need to Know about Forklifts & Safety

Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses everything you may need to know about forklifts and mitigating the risks associated with them.

OSHA Reopens Arizona State Plan Comment Period, Changes Hearing Date

OSHA Reopens Arizona State Plan Comment Period, Changes Hearing Date

The changes two agencies in Arizona have made will be available for comment.

OSHA Citation on Workplace Violence at Facility Affirmed by Federal Judge

OSHA Citation on Workplace Violence at Psychiatric Treatment Facility Affirmed by Federal Judge

The facility in Colorado was cited in 2019 for exposing workers to violence hazards.

Investigation After Worker Death Leads to Citations, Proposed Penalties of $337K

Investigation After Worker Death Leads to Citations, Proposed Penalties of $337K for Company

The waste disposal company was cited for 18 citations and was placed in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

2022 OSHA Inspection Prep Part Two: Indoor Fall Protection

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2022 OSHA Inspection Prep Part Two: Indoor Fall Protection

In our first installment of this series, we discussed how to prepare your rooftop for an unexpected OSHA inspection. With this edition, we’re turning our lens to your facility's interior, as indoor fall protection is just as critical as the fall safety on your rooftop.

Workers Exposed to Amputation Hazard at Wood Crate and Pallet Facility, Officials Say

Workers Exposed to Amputation Hazard at Wood Crate and Pallet Facility, Officials Say

The company was cited for serious and repeat violations.



OSHA Cites Company for Multiple Hazards, Proposes $480K in Penalties

OSHA Cites Company for Multiple Hazards, Proposes $480K in Penalties

Workers were exposed to machine hazards, struck-by hazards and others, OSHA says.

Ammonia Leak at Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. Facility Leads to Citations

Ammonia Leak at Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. Facility Leads to Citations

Workers were required to evacuate following the ammonia leak in January.

LA Contractor Cited After Worker Fatally Injured from Fall

LA Contractor Cited After Worker Fatally Injured from Fall

The worker fell 30 feet through a skylight while working on a roof.

Two Ohio Family Dollar Locations Face Multiple Citations

Two Ohio Family Dollar Locations Face Multiple Citations

The proposed penalties for both stores total over $1,200,000.

The Progression of Hand Protection: Guarding Your Most Valuable Tools

Episode 154

The Progression of Hand Protection: Guarding Your Most Valuable Tools

Hand protection has come a long way since workers first used their hands.

Florida Roofing Contractor Cited After Worker Fatally Injured from Fall

Florida Roofing Contractor Cited After Worker Fatally Injured from Fall

The company was cited for a violation relating to fall hazards.

A Shifting Landscape: The Importance of a Safety Management Partner

Episode 153

A Shifting Landscape: The Importance of a Safety Management Partner

OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Wesco’s Ines Sira to discuss how safety professionals can stay current with new technologies and innovations.

Orlando Family Dollar Store Cited for Emergency Exit Hazard, Obstructed Pathway

Orlando Family Dollar Store Cited for Emergency Exit Hazard, Obstructed Pathway

Following a worker’s death, the store was cited for willful and repeat violations.

Michigan Issues Program to Reduce Heat-Related Hazards

Michigan Issues Program to Reduce Heat-Related Hazards

The program will help workers in indoor and outdoor settings.

NIOSH to Provide Free Black Lung Screening This August

NIOSH to Provide Free Black Lung Screenings This August

The confidential screenings are available to all coal miners, current or former.

OSHA Announces Additional Measures for Trench Safety

OSHA Announces Additional Measures for Trench Safety

Six months into 2022, trench-related deaths are already greater than in the entire year of 2021.

Dollar General Cited for Exit Route Hazards

PA Dollar General Cited for Exit Route Hazards

The store in Pennsylvania was cited for similar violations last year.

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