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A Changing of the Guard at OH&S Magazine

A Changing of the Guard at OHS Magazine

Our cast of editorial characters is slightly changing here at Occupational Health & Safety magazine.

OSHA Fined Texas Contractor $262,977 Following Employee

OSHA Fined Texas Contractor $262,977 Following Employee's Death

S&D Erectors faces fines for willful and serious safety violations

How Industrial Workers Can Drill Down on Safety This Summer with Wearables

How Industrial Workers Can Drill Down on Safety This Summer with Wearables

Wearable technology is revolutionizing workplace safety with real-time, personalized insights mitigating the increasing risks of heat stress.

OSHA Levies Heavy Penalties on NOX US After Continued Safety Failures

OSHA Levies Heavy Penalties on NOX US After Continued Safety Failures

The company faces $545,853 in new penalties.

Buzzi Unicem USA Challenges OSHA Citations Over Mississippi River Accident

Buzzi Unicem USA Challenges OSHA Citations Over Mississippi River Accident

The company contests claims it failed to provide personal floatation devices or install guardrails.

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Settle with OSHA Over Nationwide Violations

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Settle with OSHA Over Nationwide Violations

The retail giants face penalties of $1.35 million to enhance store safety.

OSHA Takes Action Against North Dakota DEQ for Whistleblower Retaliation

OSHA Takes Action Against North Dakota DEQ for Whistleblower Retaliation

Agency faces consequences for penalizing an employee reporting water safety concerns.

South Carolina Sonic Drive-Ins Penalized for Child Labor Violations

South Carolina Sonic Drive-Ins Penalized for Child Labor Violations

Operators face $61,012 in combined penalties.



OSHA Cites Cheltenham Construction for Repeated Safety Violations

The contractor faces $334,618 in penalties.

DOL Fines Florida Skating Rinks for Illegal Employment of Minors

DOL Fines Florida Skating Rinks for Illegal Employment of Minors

Five skating centers in Florida face penalties totaling $26,103.

OSHA Cites Dixon Ticonderoga for Recurring Safety Lapses

OSHA Cites Dixon Ticonderoga for Recurring Safety Lapses

The art supply manufacturer is now facing $203,806 in penalties.

VPPPA Introduces Strategic Partner Program for Elevated Workplace Safety

VPPPA Introduces Strategic Partner Program for Elevated Workplace Safety

New initiative aims to boost health and safety standards.

OSHA Cites Arkansas Sawmill for Safety Hazards After Worker’s Death

OSHA Cites Arkansas Sawmill for Safety Hazards After Worker’s Death

The company now faces $218,759 in penalties.

OSHA Fines Buzzi Unicem USA for Safety Violations that Led to Mississippi River Drowning

OSHA Fines Buzzi Unicem USA for Safety Violations that Led to Mississippi River Drowning

The cement manufacturer now faces penalties totaling $62,500.

Court Upholds OSHA Citations Against WSC Group LLC

Court Upholds OSHA Citations Against WSC Group LLC

The New York contractor was involved in a trench collapse in 2018.

Washington L&I Cites Amazon’s Spokane Warehouse for Safety Hazards

Washington L&I Cites Amazon’s Spokane Warehouse for Safety Hazards

The e-commerce giant now faces $85,800 in fines.

DOL Announces Labor Rights Week 2023 Begins August 28

DOL Announces Labor Rights Week 2023 Begins August 28

The event advocates for awareness among U.S. workers.

Extreme Heat Is Affecting Workers Nationwide

Companies have a crucial role to play as worker safety concerns flare up.

Washington L&I Updated Rules Add New Protections for Outdoor Workers

Washington L&I Updated Rules Add New Protections for Outdoor Workers

The new rules went into effect in the summer of 2023.

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