News from the Safety Industry

Bandera Utility Contractors LLC faces $107,228 in penalties for exposing workers to unprotected trench conditions.

RIGID Constructors LLC faces over $50,703 in penalties for failing to prevent a worker’s drowning at a North Carolina worksite.

A worker’s fatal electrocution during storm recovery work resulted in OSHA citations and penalties for an Alabama contractor’s safety lapses.

Patriot Paving Group faces $161,325 in penalties and five willful violations.

A skill matrix enables organizations to map key competencies, plan for absences, and ensure seamless operations through effective cross-training and backup strategies.

Florida has received $1.5 million in federal funding to address workforce challenges caused by the opioid epidemic through job creation and training services in 21 counties.

The agency conducted inspections at 14 mines, including 44 significant and substantial violations and one unwarrantable failure.

NIOSH has released an updated list of hazardous drugs for healthcare workers, incorporating 25 new drugs and removing seven.

National COSH and ASSP respond to new workplace fatality data, urging stronger safety measures and addressing systemic disparities.

Fatal workplace injuries in the U.S. decreased in 2023, with transportation incidents remaining the top cause of death.