News from the Safety Industry

BCSP and CIDC Partner to Advance Safety Standards in Construction

Published: Wednesday January 15th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
BCSP partners with India’s CIDC to promote global safety standards and workforce development in the construction industry, enhancing safety practices and professional certification pathways.

OSHA Adjusts Penalty Amounts for Safety Violations for 2025

Published: Wednesday January 15th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The U.S. Department of Labor announced adjusted OSHA penalties for 2025, raising fines for safety violations to account for inflation.

JBS USA Agrees to $4 Million Settlement on Child Labor Violations

Published: Tuesday January 14th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
JBS USA agreed to a $4 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor to address child labor violations, including those that had underage workers performing hazardous tasks.

USDA Study Highlights Risks to Worker Safety in Meat Processing Plants

Published: Tuesday January 14th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The USDA study highlights worker safety concerns in meat processing plants, with injuries linked to line speeds and preventable through ergonomic measures.

MSHA Releases Second 2024 Pattern of Violations Screening to Protect Miners

Published: Monday January 13th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
MSHA's latest review found no U.S. mines meeting Pattern of Violations criteria for the first time since 2021, reflecting improvements in compliance and miner safety.

Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Wildfire Smoke in Los Angeles County

Published: Sunday January 12th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Cal/OSHA reminds employers to follow wildfire smoke safety regulations, as Los Angeles County experiences unhealthy air conditions.

Horseplay in the Workplace

Published: Friday January 10th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Workplace horseplay poses serious safety risks, requiring clear policies, education, and leadership to prevent injuries and liabilities.

L&I Proposes Boiler Fee Increase and Pool Heater Rule Clarification

Published: Friday January 10th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
L&I proposes a fee increase for its Boiler Program and updates to pool heater definitions, with a public hearing scheduled for February.

National COSH Opens ‘Dirty Dozen’ Nominations, Announces COSHCON2025 Location

Published: Thursday January 9th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
National COSH is accepting nominations for its 2025 Dirty Dozen report and relocating its annual COSHCON conference to Chicago.

L&I Seeks Stakeholder Input on Proposed Updates to Workplace Safety Rules

Published: Thursday January 9th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The virtual meetings will address federal alignment and committee term limits.

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