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OSHA Cites Houston Manufacturer for Failure to Correct Hazards Leading to Employee Injury

OSHA Cites Houston Manufacturer for Failure to Correct Hazards Leading to Employee Injury

Air Starter Components Inc. faces a total of $298,250 in proposed penalties.

Chemical Processor Faces $479,700 Fine for Worker Exposure to Toxic Gases

Chemical Processor Faces $479,700 Fine for Worker Exposure to Toxic Gases

The investigation follows more than 60 violations at Two Rivers Terminal in 2022.

DOL Proposes Expansion of Overtime Protections for Salaried Workers

DOL Proposes Expansion of Overtime Protections for Salaried Workers

The updated rule would apply to salaried workers earning less than $55,000 per year.



OSHA Partners with Idaho Falls Career Technical Education Center

OSHA Partners with Idaho Falls Career Technical Education Center

The two-year alliance will give students the opportunity to become OSHA-certified.

DOL Proposes Rule Changes for Authorized Representation in OSHA Inspections

DOL Proposes Rule Changes for Authorized Representation in OSHA Inspections

The agency is seeking public comment until October 30

MSHA Finds 288 Violations in Mine Safety Inspections in July 2023

MSHA Finds 288 Violations in Mine Safety Inspections in July 2023

MSHA has issued 1,723 violations so far in 2023.

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.

3M Agrees to $6 Billion Settlement in Combat Arms Earplug Litigation

3M Agrees to $6 Billion Settlement in Combat Arms Earplug Litigation

The settlement aims to resolve all claims associated with the Combat Arms Earplug products.

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.

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