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.

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.

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.

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