News from the Safety Industry

The Dangers of Hydraulic Fluid Leaks: Things to Watch For

Published: Thursday January 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
While they have broad uses, hydraulic fluids can be a liability for a company if machines start to leak. Here’s what to watch out for and how to prevent future leaks that might compromise workers’ safety.

DOL Allocates $12.4M in Grants to Tackle Child and Forced Labor in Mexico

Published: Thursday January 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The funding is a collaborative effort to fulfill the objectives outlined in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and Mexico's 2019 labor reform.

Nation's Largest Bojangles Franchisee Agrees to Address Child Labor Violations

Published: Thursday January 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The young employees’ work schedules and hazardous duties went against regulations.

Massachusetts Contractor’s License Revoked for Repeated Safety Violations

Published: Wednesday January 10th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
William Trahant also failed to pay more than $300,000 in penalties.

All Phase Roofing, Lennar Homes Faces OSHA Fines for Lack of Fall Protection

Published: Wednesday January 10th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The companies failed to secure safety measures for roofers installing roofing membrane.

OSHA Fines Nebraska Beef Ltd. $274,569 After Amputation Incident

Published: Wednesday January 10th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The company was cited for two willful and 11 serious violations.

Washington L&I Updates Its Boiler Rule Amendments to Enhance Safety

Published: Tuesday January 9th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The proposed changes were filed on January 2, 2024.

NSC Announces Diversity in Safety Scholarship Funded by Chemours

Published: Tuesday January 9th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Applications are currently being accepted until April 1, 2024.

Building a Robust PPE Program

Published: Friday January 5th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Establishing a PPE program will provide guidance to the organization, visitors and the OSH professional.

Achieving World-Class Safety: The Executive Leader’s Role

Published: Friday January 5th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In the 21st century, the executive leader leads by example, sets the course, supports the team through time, resources, training and encouragement, and allows the team to function, recognizing successes and ensuring responsibility and accountability go together.

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