News from the Safety Industry
Pennsylvania Finishing Company Cited for Safety Hazards Following Worker Fatality
Published: Friday March 15th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Vorteq Coil Finishers LLC faces $345,685 in proposed penalties.
NIOSH Announces Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge Phase 2 Winners
Published: Thursday March 14th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The three-part challenge encourages the development of innovative respirator technology.
Ohio Safety Congress & Expo Coming to Columbus This Month
Published: Thursday March 14th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The annual event runs from March 27-29, 2024, and features more than 150 educational sessions and workshops.
Florida Legislature Faces Backlash for Banning Heat Safety Measures
Published: Wednesday March 13th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The bill would prohibit local governments from requiring employers to provide heat protection for workers.
OSHA Cites Atlanta Chemical Manufacturer for 67 Serious Violations
Published: Wednesday March 13th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Southern Industrial Chemicals Inc. exposed workers to chemical and struck-by hazards.
Kansas Truck Wash Company Faces Heavy Fines After Fatal Gas Exposure Incident
Published: Tuesday March 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA has proposed penalties of $171,680 to Red Barn Truck Wash & Service Center LLC.
Regal Industrial Corp. Agrees to $299K Settlement for Workplace Safety Violations
Published: Tuesday March 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA cited the Pennsylvania-based manufacturer with 17 violations.
OSHA Discovers Violations in Sixth Probe of Frozen Food Producer Since 2019
Published: Monday March 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
New Jersey-based CJ TMI Manufacturing America LLC faces $551,719 in proposed penalties.
Hwy 55 Restaurant Chain Fined for Child Labor Violations
Published: Monday March 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Little Mint, which owns multiple Hwy 55 restaurants, employed minors beyond permitted hours and assigned them tasks prohibited by law.
MSHA Launched Online Platform to Assist Miners with Healthcare
Published: Friday March 8th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The tool aids miners and their families in identifying healthcare options tailored to the mining industry.