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OSHA Updates PPE Rules for Construction Workers

OSHA Updates PPE Rules for Construction Workers

The revision requires each worker is provided with properly fitting equipment.

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like safety showers, safety harnesses, safety air guns and earplug holders.

Michigan OSHA Awards $870,000 in Grants to Boost Worker Safety

Michigan OSHA Awards $870,000 in Grants to Boost Worker Safety

MIOSHA has committed $870,000 in grants to support safety and health training across Michigan workplaces.



Cleveland Manufacturer Faces OSHA Citations After Two Worker Amputations

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

NIOSH Study Identifies Risk of Hearing Loss Among Construction Workers

NIOSH Study Identifies Risk of Hearing Loss Among Construction Workers

NIOSH identifies construction sub-sectors with the highest hearing loss risks and offers targeted prevention strategies.

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.

NSC Commits $300,000 to Musculoskeletal Disorder Research

NSC Commits $300,000 to Musculoskeletal Disorder Research

The National Safety Council has allocated $300,000 for its third year of grants aimed at reducing workplace injuries caused by musculoskeletal disorders.

DOL Sues USPS Over Alleged Whistleblower Retaliation

DOL Sues USPS Over Alleged Whistleblower Retaliation

The U.S. Department of Labor is suing USPS for alleged whistleblower retaliation after firing a worker who raised safety concerns about loading dock equipment.

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.

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.

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.

DOL Seeks Nominations for OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

DOL Seeks Nominations for OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

The advisory committee provides OSHA with policy guidance on construction safety and health.

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like telescoping headlamps, washdown stations, metal detectable holsters and flashing beacons.

OSHA Cites Illinois Roofing Contractor Again for Ignoring Fall Protection Rules

OSHA Cites Illinois Roofing Contractor Again for Ignoring Fall Protection Rules

Fino Exterior Inc. continues to ignore fall protection requirements, resulting in repeated OSHA citations and significant penalties.

Could Edge AI Keep America’s 2 Billion Frontline Workers Safe?

Could Edge AI Keep America’s 2 Billion Frontline Workers Safe?

Edge AI technology is transforming workplace safety by offering predictive analytics, real-time hazard detection and sustainable solutions across industries.

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