News from the Safety Industry
Connecticut Waste-to-Energy Facility Recognized Again for Workplace Safety, Health
Published: Thursday April 6th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Wheelabrator Bridgeport has been recognized as a “star” site under OSHA's VPP since 2005.
US Department of Labor renews Wheelabrator’s ‘Star Level’ designation for workplace safety, health achievements
Published: Wednesday April 5th 2023
Source: OSHA News
April 5, 2023
NIOSH to Provide Free Black Lung Screenings in April, May 2023
Published: Wednesday April 5th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The confidential screenings are available to all coal miners, current or former.
5 Steps to Help Reduce Distracted Driving Among Employees
Published: Wednesday April 5th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In 2021, distracted driving led to the death of over 3,000 people.
OSHA Hosts Discussion as New Agency Authority Goes into Effect
Published: Tuesday April 4th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Under the memorandum signed in February, OSHA can now “issue certifications in support of applications for U nonimmigrant status and T nonimmigrant status visas,” the agency said.
The Role of Building Information Modeling in Improving Construction Site Safety
Published: Tuesday April 4th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This technology can be used by stakeholders to work together to prevent, manage and mitigate safety-related concerns.
US Department of Labor investigation of Ohio hardwood flooring mill finds three injuries in five months as company consistently violates safety rules
Published: Monday April 3rd 2023
Source: OSHA News
April 3, 2023
OSHA Publishes 2022 Injury, Illness Data
Published: Monday April 3rd 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The published data includes information from more than 300,000 establishments.
Employee’s Life Would Have Been Saved With Fall Protection Use, OSHA Says
Published: Monday April 3rd 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The contractor faces citations for four serious violations and over $50,000 in proposed penalties.
US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases 2022 injury and illness data
Published: Friday March 31st 2023
Source: OSHA News
March 31, 2023