News from the Safety Industry
DOL Awards $2.8 Million to Empower Ohio Workforce Affected by Opioid Crisis
Published: Friday December 22nd 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The funding is part of a $8.5 million commitment to addressing the impact of the opioid crisis on the state.
MSHA Announces Rule Protecting Miners from Accidents Tied to Surface Mobile Equipment
Published: Friday December 22nd 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The final version of the agency's latest rule governing mining worker safety was published on December 20.
New Report Reveals Contact with Objects and Equipment Was the Most Common Cause of Workplace Fatalities in 2022
Published: Thursday December 21st 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
ISN’s report uncovers trends in industries such as transportation, oil and gas, manufacturing, mining and utilities.
New OSHA Partnership Aims to Enhance Protections for Missouri Nursing Assistants
Published: Thursday December 21st 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The two-year agreement with the National Association of Health Care Assistants focuses on workplace training and education.
Legislators Introduce Two New Bills to Protect Mining Workers
Published: Wednesday December 20th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The laws would aid miners affected by black lung disease and combat silica dust rule challenges.
BLS Reports 5.7 Percent Increase in Fatal Workplace Injuries in 2022
Published: Wednesday December 20th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The report found a total of 5,486 fatal occupational injuries in the United States in 2022.
Didion Milling Inc. to Pay $1.8 Million in OSHA Settlement Following Fatal Explosion
Published: Tuesday December 19th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Cambria, Wisconsin incident occurred in May 2017 and claimed the lives of five workers.
Washington L&I Establishes Permanent Wildfire Smoke Rules to Protect Outdoor Workers
Published: Tuesday December 19th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Washington is now one of only three U.S. states to create year-round protection from wildfire smoke.
NYT Report Uncovers Underage Migrant Workers Working in U.S. Roofing Industry
Published: Monday December 18th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Children as young as 10 years old are frequently illegally employed by roofing companies.
OSHA Fines Houston Contractors Following Fatal Roof Collapse at High School
Published: Monday December 18th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
ICI Construction Inc. and Emanuel Enterprises face combined proposed penalties of $315,643.