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Kansas Truck Wash Company Faces Heavy Fines After Fatal Gas Exposure Incident

Kansas Truck Wash Company Faces Heavy Fines After Fatal Gas Exposure Incident

OSHA has proposed penalties of $171,680 to Red Barn Truck Wash & Service Center LLC.

Regal Industrial Corp. Agrees to $299K Settlement for Workplace Safety Violations

Regal Industrial Corp. Agrees to $299K Settlement for Workplace Safety Violations

OSHA cited the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer with 17 violations.

OSHA Discovers Violations in Sixth Probe of Frozen Food Producer Since 2019

OSHA Discovers Violations in Sixth Probe of Frozen Food Producer Since 2019

New Jersey-based CJ TMI Manufacturing America LLC faces $551,719 in proposed penalties.

Hwy 55 Restaurant Chain Fined for Child Labor Violations

Hwy 55 Restaurant Chain Fined for Child Labor Violations

The Little Mint, which owns multiple Hwy 55 restaurants, employed minors beyond permitted hours and assigned them tasks prohibited by law.

MSHA Launched Online Platform to Assist Miners with Healthcare

MSHA Launched Online Platform to Assist Miners with Healthcare

The tool aids miners and their families in identifying healthcare options tailored to the mining industry.

Wisconsin Flooring Manufacturer Faces Heavy Fines for Safety Violations

Wisconsin Flooring Manufacturer Faces Heavy Fines for Safety Violations

OSHA has levied proposed penalties of $269,662 to WD Flooring LLC.

OSHA Concludes Plumbing Contractor Could Have Prevented Fatal Trench Collapse

OSHA Concludes Plumbing Contractor Could Have Prevented Fatal Trench Collapse

Macon, Georgia-based Pyles Plumbing and Utility Contractors Inc. faces $308,125 in proposed penalties.

NSC Urges Drivers to Check Their Vehicles for Outstanding Recalls

NSC Urges Drivers to Check Their Vehicles for Outstanding Recalls

This statement is timed with the NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, which runs from March 4-10, 2024.



SawStop to Dedicate Patent to Public Amid Proposed Safety Rule for Table Saws

SawStop to Dedicate Patent to Public Amid Proposed Safety Rule for Table Saws

The move aims to significantly reduce the occurrence of severe injuries in the woodworking industry.

Constructing Change: How Women Are Redefining Safety and Inclusivity in Construction

Constructing Change: How Women Are Redefining Safety and Inclusivity in Construction

The current state of women in the construction industry reflects a mix of progress and persistent challenges affecting their safety, career advancement and daily work experiences.

OSHA Fines Electrical Contractor After Severe Worker Injury

OSHA Fines Electrical Contractor After Severe Worker Injury

Smith’s Electrical Service & Repair LLC faces $93,566 in proposed penalties.

OSHA, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Host Listening Session on Heat Hazards

OSHA, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Host Listening Session on Heat Hazards

The session provided an open discussion on the heat hazards of the restaurant industry.

OSHA Cites Brick Manufacturer for Exposing Workers to Respiratory Hazards

OSHA Cites Brick Manufacturer for Exposing Workers to Respiratory Hazards

Selma, Alabama-based Henry Brick Co. faces proposed penalties of $124,212.

MSHA Uncovered 188 Violations in January 2024 Impact Inspections

MSHA Uncovered 188 Violations in January 2024 Impact Inspections

The agency identified 63 significant and substantial violations across 15 mines.

Improving Noise Monitoring and Your Hearing Conservation Program

Improving Noise Monitoring and Your Hearing Conservation Program

From earplugs to personal headphones, it’s time to discuss the future of hearing protection in the workplace.

Breathing Easy: Top 10 Welding Fume Collection Considerations

Breathing Easy: Top 10 Welding Fume Collection Considerations

Implementing effective welding fume control ensures employee health and compliance with regulatory standards.

Does Your Training Content and Software Align with OSHA Regulations?

Does Your Training Content and Software Align with OSHA Regulations?

Effective workplace training should include the right training software and content to ensure compliance and enhance workplace safety.

Protecting Workers in High-Heat Industries

Protecting Workers in High-Heat Industries

Safeguarding workers in high-heat settings with the right protective clothing involves understanding a bit about heat transfer, the work being done, and the best materials and technologies for the job.

3 Effective Strategies To Avoid Heat Stress

3 Effective Strategies To Avoid Heat Stress

Proper hydration products and PPE keep workers cool, relaxed and heat stress-free.

Preventing Ergonomic Injuries on the Construction Site

Preventing Ergonomic Injuries on the Construction Site

Think ergonomic injuries are only for those with a desk job? Think again.

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