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Public Works Employees as First Responders

What is the role of public works employees in emergency management and what health and safety risks do they face? Dr. Dennis Terpin joins the podcast to answer those questions and discuss the need for designated safety officers in the realm of Public Works.

JMH Roofing LLC Faces OSHA Penalties for Lack of Fall Protection

JMH Roofing LLC Faces OSHA Penalties for Lack of Fall Protection

The agency proposed $548,801 in fines to the company.

Houston-Based Recycled Glass Supplier Cited for Safety Risks

Houston-Based Recycled Glass Supplier Cited for Safety Risks

Strategic Materials Inc. faces $370,995 in proposed penalties.



OSHA Steps Up Its Investigation of Mar-Jac Poultry Following Teen Worker

OSHA Steps Up Its Investigation of Mar-Jac Poultry Following Teen Worker's Death

The agency has obtained a warrant, allowing further scrutiny into the facility’s operation.

DOL Proposes New Protections for Farm Workers

DOL Proposes New Protections for Farm Workers

The move could significantly impact labor standards in the agricultural sector.

Medcor and Work Right NW Join Forces to Elevate Injury Prevention in Labor-Intensive Sectors

Medcor and Work Right NW Join Forces to Elevate Injury Prevention in Labor-Intensive Sectors

The partnership promises a new approach to workforce health and safety.

AIHA Guideline Foundation Awarded $10,000 by ACC for Emergency Response Plans

AIHA Guideline Foundation Awarded $10,000 by ACC for Emergency Response Plans

The funds aim to bolster the development of guidelines for hazardous airborne exposures.

Upstream Solutions: Diving into Cognitive and Confirmation Bias to Reveal Hidden Workplace Hazards

Upstream Solutions: Diving into Cognitive and Confirmation Bias to Reveal Hidden Workplace Hazards

Delve into the role of safety technology in tackling cognitive and confirmation biases, uncovering often overlooked workplace risks and fostering a proactive approach to ensuring a safer work environment.

Missouri Roofing Company Faces $205,369 in Fines Following Employee’s Fatal Fall

Missouri Roofing Company Faces $205,369 in Fines Following Employee’s Fatal Fall

OSHA previously cited Troyer Roofing & Coatings for similar violations in 2015.

Tyndale Company Partners with Arc Flash Survivor to Enhance Worker Safety

Tyndale Company Partners with Arc Flash Survivor to Enhance Worker Safety

Master Electrician Jason Brozen is the company’s new lead corporate safety and technical trainer.

Why Manufacturers Should Prioritize Workplace Safety and Security

Why Manufacturers Should Prioritize Workplace Safety and Security

Manufacturers have several strategies at their disposal to protect their plants and their workers from physical and digital threats.

VPPPA

VPPPA's 2023 Safety+ Symposium Shines a Spotlight on Networking

The annual safety event features several key networking opportunities.

VPPPA

VPPPAs 2023 Safety Plus Symposium Is Coming to Orlando This Month

The organization’s annual event takes place from Sept. 17-20.

Safety+ Symposium 2023 Serving up Special Events

The annual Safety+ Symposium runs Sept. 17-20 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fla. and will feature a Kennedy Space Center tour, a Daytona International Speedway tour, and the VPPPA Scholarship Golf Tournament.

Take 5 Car Wash Faces $256,707 in Penalties for Electrical, Other Hazards

Take 5 Car Wash Faces $256,707 in Penalties for Electrical, Other Hazards

Reports of electrical shocks spanned more than a year.

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