News from the Safety Industry
ASSP Announces Pam Walaski Will Become Its 2024-2025 President
Published: Wednesday April 17th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Starting on July 1, 2024, Walaski will succeed Jim Thornton in the role.
OSHA Finds Recurring Violations at Trader Joe’s Store in Colorado
Published: Wednesday April 17th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The popular grocery chain faces proposed penalties of $216,902.
Helping Lone Workers Shed the Invisibility Cloak
Published: Tuesday April 16th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Satellite messaging and GPS technologies help lone workers overcome challenges of invisibility, providing transformative benefits for safety and coordination across industries.
Heat Exposure May Lead to Inflammation and Weaken Immunity, Preliminary Research Finds
Published: Tuesday April 16th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Recent research links short-term heat exposure to increased inflammation and weakened immunity, particularly affecting outdoor workers.
DOL Grants Pennsylvania $2.9 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis
Published: Monday April 15th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The latest National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant has an approved funding threshold of over $8.7 million.
NIOSH, Partners Lead Fifth Annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents
Published: Monday April 15th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The virtual event kicks off National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs from April 15-19, 2024.
NIOSH Announces 2024 Black Lung Screening Dates and Locations
Published: Friday April 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The screenings aid in the early detection of black lung disease, particular among miners.
Safety Training: How to Prepare Workers for Confined Spaces While Working Alone
Published: Friday April 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Effective safety training strategies are essential for prioritizing worker safety in confined spaces, particularly for those working alone.
Missouri Roofing Contractor Facing $267,332 in OSHA Penalties
Published: Thursday April 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
H R Vasquez Construction LLC has a history of fall protection violations.
Drill Down to the Root Cause to Ensure Worksite Safety After an Incident
Published: Thursday April 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Tools such as the fishbone diagram and the 5 Whys technique can help worksite incident investigations identify the root causes of workplace accidents and improve safety protocols.