News from the Safety Industry

Assessing Respiratory Hazards and Risks During Disasters

Published: Tuesday July 16th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Expert Dennis Terpin discusses the various respiratory issues involved in disaster response and the key components of a respiratory protection program in disaster scenarios.

Sound Construction Inc. Faces $394,083 in Fines for Fatal Trench Collapse

Published: Monday July 15th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA cited the Easton, Connecticut-based company with similar violations in 2016.

OSHA Finds Contractor Endangered Workers in Unguarded Trenches

Published: Monday July 15th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Boston Waterproofing & Construction Corp. faces $451,694 in penalties for the violations.

A nudge-led approach to hand safety

Published: Sunday July 14th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Did you know that small changes "nudges" in the environment can influence safer decisions and promote positive behavior? This theory is a concept in behavioral science that proposes subtle, indirect suggestions can effectively influence the behavior and decision-making processes of individuals and groups.

Washington Roofing Companies Face Over $1 Million in Fines for Repeated Safety Violations

Published: Friday July 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The companies repeatedly failed to ensure worker safety, leading to severe penalties.

Dollar General Settles with OSHA to Enhance Workplace Safety

Published: Friday July 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The company will pay penalties totaling $12 million and must enhance safety measures nationwide.

OSHA Finds Alabama Concrete Contractor Violated Worker Safety Following Fatal Struck-By Incident

Published: Friday July 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Moundville, Alabama-based Ballard Contractors Inc. faces eight citations as a result of the investigation.

DOL Announces Up to $1 Million in Grants to Enhance Mine Safety Training

Published: Friday July 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The funds will go to education and training programs addressing safety hazards affecting the mining community.

The Perfect PPE Fit Is Out There Using Advanced Technology To Properly Fit Men and Women Workers

Published: Wednesday July 10th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Developing technology is a key component of the industrial world – to automate, streamline, simplify and advance.

OSHA Finds Cleaning Contractor Exposed Workers to Safety Hazards Following Worker Death

Published: Wednesday July 10th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Qualawash Holdings LLC faced similar violations during an OSHA investigation in 2020.

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