News from the Safety Industry

DOL Awards Washington State $800,000 to Address Opioid Crisis

Published: Tuesday October 3rd 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The funding aims to bolster employment and training services in affected counties.

MSHA Identified 246 Violations During Mine Safety Inspections in August 2023

Published: Tuesday October 3rd 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The agency has found nearly 2,000 violations so far this year.

DOL and MSHA Award $1M in Mine Safety Grants

Published: Monday October 2nd 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The initiative focuses on smaller mines and underserved populations.

Battery Manufacturer Faces $160,727 in OSHA Penalties for Unsafe Lead Levels

Published: Monday October 2nd 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The company was previously cited for similar citations in 2018 and 2019.

A New Educational Opportunity for Safety Professionals

Published: Monday October 2nd 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Doctor of Occupational Safety and Health program aims to help safety managers leverage safety statistics and research to better protect workers. Dr. Dan Corcoran, the Academic Program Director of Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Management at CSU, joins the podcast to discuss the new program.

DOL Announces $94M in Grants for Infrastructure Job Training

Published: Friday September 29th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The funding aim to prepare a diverse workforce for high-demand positions.

DOL Reveals Releases Annual Child Labor Report

Published: Friday September 29th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The new report aims to uncover and combat the worst forms of child labor.

OSHA Focuses on Worker Safety in Hurricane Idalia Aftermath

Published: Thursday September 28th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The agency is prioritizing on-site support in Florida's hardest-hit areas.

Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health Meets on October 19

Published: Thursday September 28th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The public is invited to participate in the virtual meeting, which will cover best practices and regulatory updates.

OSHA Cites Oklahoma Contractor Following Trench Collapse Fatality

Published: Wednesday September 27th 2023
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The firm is looking at penalties totaling $82,149.

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