News from the Safety Industry
MSHA Identifies 239 Violations During Impact Inspections in July 2024
Published: Thursday September 5th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The agency inspected 16 mines, identifying 70 significant and substantial violations as well as 11 unwarrantable failures.
National COSH Town Hall on Sept. 5 to Address Dangers of Workplace Heat Hazards
Published: Wednesday September 4th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Workers and public officials will discuss the proposed OSHA heat standard and potential solutions on September 5, 2024.
OSHA’s Proposed Rule on Heat Protections Is Now Open for Public Comment
Published: Wednesday September 4th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This proposed regulation would impact 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor environments.
VPPPA Closes Safety+ Symposium with a Night of Baseball
Published: Tuesday September 3rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Over 500 Safety+ Symposium attendees celebrated the event's conclusion with a night of baseball at Coors Field, where the Colorado Rockies defeated the Miami Marlins.
VPPPA Plans to Bring Safety+ Symposium to St. Louis in 2025
Published: Tuesday September 3rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The VPPPA’s annual event is set to take place in St. Louis, Missouri, from August 11-14, 2025.
VPPPA Wraps 40th Anniversary Safety+ Symposium
Published: Tuesday September 3rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The 2024 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium marked its 40th year with and expo, workshops, keynotes, and networking opportunities, drawing safety professionals from across industries to Aurora, Colo.
How Dust Testing Can Improve Indoor Air Quality in Manufacturing: A Q&A Guide
Published: Sunday September 1st 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) in manufacturing facilities is essential for worker safety and operational efficiency. Dust generated from various processes can pose significant health risks to workers and negatively affect product quality.
Olympic Gold Medalist to Deliver Tomorrow’s Closing Keynote at VPPPA Safety+ Symposium
Published: Tuesday August 27th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Dyken Rouen will share lessons on pushing performance beyond limits during the closing keynote of the 2024 VPPPA Safety+ Symposium on Wednesday, August 28.
VPPPA Safety+ Opening Keynote Delivers Message of Radical Possibility
Published: Tuesday August 27th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Author and motivational speaker Ben Nemtin's keynote at the 2024 VPPPA Safety+ event inspired attendees to break through personal and professional barriers.
VPPPA Safety+ Sunday Deep Dive Sessions Offered More In-Depth Learning
Published: Tuesday August 27th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Topics included process safety management, confined space safety and industrial hygiene best practices.