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Avetta Launches Generative AI Assistant to Enhance Contractor Safety and Compliance

Avetta Launches Generative AI Assistant to Enhance Contractor Safety and Compliance

The new feature, named AskAva, is powered by OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT.

OSHA Cites Plumbing Contractor for Safety Failures After Fatal Employee Accident

OSHA Cites Plumbing Contractor for Safety Failures After Fatal Employee Accident

K&D Plumbing Inc. faces $184,387 in proposed penalties for six serious violations.

DOL Seeks Nominations for Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health

DOL Seeks Nominations for Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health

The FACOSH opening is for a mid-term appointment, extending until the end of 2024.



J. J. Keller & Associates Introduces 4 New Onsite Healthcare Consulting Services

J. J. Keller & Associates Introduces 4 New Onsite Healthcare Consulting Services

The new service offerings aim to assist hospitals and clinics with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Ice Cream Plant Receives OSHA Fines Following Chemical Exposure Report

Ice Cream Plant Receives OSHA Fines Following Chemical Exposure Report

Madison, Wisconsin-based Schoep’s Ice Cream faces proposed penalties of $145,097.

MSHA Cited 247 Violations in December 2023 Mine Inspections

MSHA Cited 247 Violations in December 2023 Mine Inspections

The agency identified a total of 2,739 violations throughout 2023.

OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety Meets in February

OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety Meets in February

The meeting, set for Feb. 22, 2024, is available for both in-person and virtual attendance.

Tailoring Injury Prevention for a Diverse Age Group in the Workplace

Tailoring Injury Prevention for a Diverse Age Group in the Workplace

Let’s delve into how to craft effective injury prevention strategies that resonate with every age group, underscoring the importance of a customized approach to ensure workplace safety and well-being.

Leeco Steel Celebrates an Accident-Free Decade at Its Houston Branch

Leeco Steel Celebrates an Accident-Free Decade at Its Houston Branch

The company has also marked more than five years accident-free at seven of its 10 North American facilities.

NLRB and OSHA to Enhance Enforcement Cooperation

NLRB and OSHA to Enhance Enforcement Cooperation

The NLRB and OSHA enhance enforcement cooperation with a new MOU, impacting employer risks and rights during inspections, and potentially affecting workplace safety and union activities.

4 Ways to Move Safer and More Efficiently on the Construction Site

4 Ways to Move Safer and More Efficiently on the Construction Site

On-site athletic trainers can help introduce construction workers to movement techniques and exercises that will reduce injuries and improve efficiency.

OSHA, National Demolition Association Extend Partnership for Worker Safety

OSHA, National Demolition Association Extend Partnership for Worker Safety

The five-year agreement will focus on industry-specific hazards in the workplace.

OSHA Finds SK Battery America Inc. Exposed Workers to Hazardous Metals

OSHA Finds SK Battery America Inc. Exposed Workers to Hazardous Metals

The company faces $75,449 in proposed penalties for six serious violations.

Meeting the Unique Needs of Off-shift Workers Requires a Focus on Mental Health & Wellness

Meeting the Unique Needs of Off-Shift Workers Requires a Focus on Mental Health and Wellness

For site leadership, combatting burnout means meeting the unique needs of off-shift workers through programs and initiatives that support their whole health and wellness.

Mar-Jac Poultry Faces OSHA Citations Following 16-Year-Old Worker’s Death

Mar-Jac Poultry Faces OSHA Citations Following 16-Year-Old Worker’s Death

The poultry processing plant received 14 serious and three other-than-serious violations.

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