News from the Safety Industry
Procurement and Safety: A Partnership for Reducing Warehouse Risks
Published: Tuesday January 28th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Strengthening collaboration between procurement and safety teams can significantly reduce warehouse risks by enforcing safety standards in supply contracts and ensuring compliance.
WISHA Advisory Committee Will Meet on March 5, 2025
Published: Tuesday January 28th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The WISHA Advisory Committee will address workplace safety, updates and current challenges.
DOL Halts All Activity Tied to Executive Order 11246
Published: Monday January 27th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Department of Labor has ended all enforcement activities under the rescinded Executive Order 11246, citing a lack of legal authority.
CPR: A Lifesaving Workplace Priority
Published: Monday January 27th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Making CPR training a workplace priority saves lives, empowers employees and strengthens workplace safety culture.
New Products Round-Up: Friday, January 24, 2025
Published: Friday January 24th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like AI solutions, dust control fans, benchtop ionizers and USB flashlights.
Winter Heat Stroke: The Workplace Danger You May Not Be Prepared For
Published: Friday January 24th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Addressing the risk of winter heat stroke is essential for maintaining employee safety, productivity and well-being year-round.
NSC, Massachusets Department of Labor Standards Launch Webinar Series on Distracted Driving Risks
Published: Thursday January 23rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The free webinar series aims to equip public sector professionals with strategies to mitigate distracted driving risks.
DOL Orders Reinstatement of Worker Fired Over Safety Concerns
Published: Thursday January 23rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Strasburg Rail Road Co. must reinstate and compensate an employee wrongfully fired for refusing to issue safety licenses to an unqualified manager.
OSHA Cites Appliance Manufacturer for Willful Machine Safety Lapses
Published: Wednesday January 22nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Haier US Appliance Solutions faces OSHA penalties after a supervisor's fatal injuries exposed ongoing machine safety violations.
OSHA Appoints Scott Ketcham as Deputy Assistant Secretary
Published: Wednesday January 22nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Scott Ketcham, OSHA's new deputy assistant secretary, brings over 20 years of OSHA experience and a strong background in safety enforcement and leadership.