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In the cannabis patch, a patchwork of safety standards – and in some cases none at all

October 22, 2020

Although 35 states, three U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for recreational or medical use, there still are no uniform standards for regulating potentially harmful contaminants in cannabis products.

OSHA announces $1,222,156 in coronavirus violations

October 21, 2020

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Oct. 8, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 85 establishments for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $1,222,156.

OSHA issues temporary guidance on PAPR enforcement

October 15, 2020

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued temporary guidance on enforcement of initial and annual fit-testing requirements in the Respiratory Protection standard for Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs).

4 steps to an effective respiratory protection program

Breathe easy with a plan

Mark H. Stromme

October 14, 2020

OSHA requires that in any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, a written respiratory protection program must be established and implemented.

Iowa fines beef plant $957 after huge coronavirus outbreak

October 1, 2020

Iowa regulators have issued their first citation to a meatpacking plant with a large coronavirus outbreak that sickened its workforce — a $957 fine for a minor record-keeping violation, reports the Associated Press.

Michigan cites 19 businesses, totaling $51,400 in penalties, for COVID-19 workplace safety violations

October 1, 2020

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) issued COVID-19 “general duty" citations to 19 different businesses with serious violations for failing to uphold safety and health workplace guidelines, potentially putting workers in harm’s way.

NSC report finds 39 states need to do more to protect residents from COVID-19

Nonprofit safety advocate urges leaders to prioritize safety

September 29, 2020

A new National Safety Council report reveals 39 states did not go far enough to protect residents from the century’s biggest threat to safety.

What you need to know about asbestos

Mesothelioma Awareness Day highlights importance of asbestos prevention in the workplace

September 23, 2020

Mesothelioma Awareness Day is on September 26, and is a day to recognize the importance of asbestos prevention in the workplace.

A FairWarning Story

Safety advocates assail lack of federal action on weak vehicle seats

Eli Wolfe

September 21, 2020

While relatively rare, seatback failures have been injuring and killing people for decades. According to one estimate, roughly 50 children have been killed each year since 2001 in rear-end crashes, and experts say that some of those fatalities were likely from front seats collapsing backwards.