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OSHA reveals top 10 violations for fiscal year 2020

March 22, 2021

OSHA announced its preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2020. As is usually the case, the Top 10 violations didn’t change from FY 2019, they just swapped numbers.

Avoid dust-ups with OSHA over NFPA 652 Compliance

Megan E. Baroni Christopher Y. Eddy Peter Knight

Jonathan H. Schaefer

March 22, 2021

For more than a decade, OSHA has placed an emphasis on combustible dust hazards, which have resulted in numerous deadly incidents over the years. While no OSHA standard directly addresses combustible dust, this has not hindered OSHA enforcement.

New Jersey ice cream manufacturer cited for safety hazards leading to amputations

March 17, 2021

Despite two severe amputation injuries in 2018 and 2020 on the same machine at a Lakewood, New Jersey, ice cream manufacturing plant, a recent federal safety and health inspection found the company continued to ignore protocols designed to prevent other workers from suffering similar injuries.

OSHA seeks to fill seats on National Advisory Committee

March 17, 2021

OSHA is looking to fill six seats on its National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.

OSHA cites Ohio food facility after production worker suffers arm amputation from cleaning auger

March 17, 2021

While cleaning an auger used to rice potatoes, a 39-year-old production worker found her left arm caught in a running auger.

OSHA launches program to protect high-risk workers from coronavirus, focuses on employers that retaliate against workers with safety concerns

In response to President Biden's executive order on protecting worker health and safety, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a national emphasis program focusing enforcement efforts on companies that put the largest number of workers at serious risk of contracting the coronavirus.

March 16, 2021

In response to President Biden's executive order on protecting worker health and safety, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a national emphasis program focusing enforcement efforts on companies that put the largest number of workers at serious risk of contracting the coronavirus.

Promote ladder safety in March

March 11, 2021

NIOSH, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Center for Construction Research and Training are promoting a national campaign to prevent workplace falls. March 2021 marks the Fifth Annual National Ladder Safety Month.

OSHA reveals Top 10 Violations for Fiscal Year 2020

March 8, 2021

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced its preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2020.

OSHA orders roofing company to pay damages after firing whistleblowers

March 4, 2021

Officials say an Oklahoma City roofing and building products company will now have to pay thousands in damages after firing two employees.

OSHA announces 8th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction to be May 3-7

March 4, 2021

OSHA encourages construction employers and other stakeholders to join the event to promote awareness and training to address one of the industry’s most serious dangers.

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OSHA reveals top 10 violations for fiscal year 2020

Avoid dust-ups with OSHA over NFPA 652 Compliance

New Jersey ice cream manufacturer cited for safety hazards leading to amputations

OSHA seeks to fill seats on National Advisory Committee

OSHA cites Ohio food facility after production worker suffers arm amputation from cleaning auger

OSHA launches program to protect high-risk workers from coronavirus, focuses on employers that retaliate against workers with safety concerns

Promote ladder safety in March

OSHA reveals Top 10 Violations for Fiscal Year 2020

OSHA orders roofing company to pay damages after firing whistleblowers

OSHA announces 8th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction to be May 3-7

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