Designed to help safety pros select hearing protectors for noise-exposed workers, the standard specifies methods for estimating sound pressure levels that are effective when hearing protection is worn.
The California company will pay a $10 million fine in the criminal case, involving violations of the state labor code, and $5 million to end a related civil prosecution.
The Laser Institute of America (LIA) has created a new auditing service to help industrial laser users keep their facilities safe and compliant with OSHA.
Designed to increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and to encourage individuals to take action, National Preparedness Month is a nationwide effort held each September.
Kansas company pleads guilty after providing incorrect information to responders following negligent release of 200,000 gallons of ammonia into a creek.
The International Association of Firefighters says a state OSHA investigator has never handled a fatal fire. OSHA says the investigator knows workplace and fire safety laws.
The Milwaukee company said it has taken safety measures to prevent further incidents and that it "will vigorously challenge" two "willful" safety violations.
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