News from the Safety Industry

OSHA Cites Alabama Meat Processing Plant for Repeated Safety Violations

Published: Monday January 6th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA has cited Dean Sausage Company for repeated safety violations, proposing $103,245 in fines after a July 2024 inspection.

OSHA’s Doug Parker Issues Statement on Latest BLS Data on Worker Fatalities

Published: Monday January 6th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA Assistant Secretary has issued a statement on the latest BLS data regarding a decrease in worker injuries since the previous year.

Why Moisture Measurement Is Crucial in Powder and Bulk Solids Operations

Published: Friday January 3rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Moisture measurement in powder and bulk solids operations is vital to improving process control.

DOL Awards $1.4 Million to Washington Communities Affected by Opioid Crisis

Published: Friday January 3rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The funding will help Clark and Cowlitz counties address the economic fallout of the opioid crisis.

Washington L&I Launches Ergonomics Rulemaking for High-Risk Workers

Published: Thursday January 2nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The first meeting will occur on Jan. 9, 2025, and focus on airline ground crew workers.

OSHA Cites Illinois Contractor for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

Published: Thursday January 2nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Corner Construction faces $266,175 in penalties after its fifth OSHA citation in two years.

California Adopts Permanent Silica Safety Standard for Artificial Stone Workers

Published: Wednesday January 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
California has adopted a permanent standard to protect workers from silica dust exposure, addressing the risks of silicosis and enhancing enforcement measures.

Few U.S. Workers Use AI on a Daily Basis, According to New Report

Published: Wednesday January 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A new survey shows 58 percent of U.S. employees never use AI at work, with women and older generations slower to embrace the technology.

NSC’s Latest MSD Solutions Index Highlights Progress and Challenges in MSD Prevention

Published: Tuesday December 31st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The National Safety Council's latest report shows progress in workplace MSD prevention, while highlighting ongoing challenges and opportunities for improvement.

DOL Guidelines Call for Responsible AI Adoption to Ensure Safe Workplaces

Published: Tuesday December 31st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The U.S. Department of Labor's AI workplace guidelines emphasize transparency, fairness, and worker protection.

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