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OSHA cites Illinois manufacturer for exposing employees to machine hazards

March 18, 2020

OSHA has cited Monahan Filaments LLC – based in Arcola, Illinois – for violations of OSHA's machine safety standards after an employee suffered severe injuries. The manufacturer of synthetic filaments for brushes and brooms faces $258, 271 in penalties.

Motion Industries' Greg Cook promoted to Executive Vice President and CFO

March 18, 2020

Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), has promoted Greg Cook to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Motion Industries, effective April 1, 2020.

COVID-19: Lowering enterprise risk with EHSQ software

March 17, 2020

Cority announced the availability of enhanced features and resources to help enterprises manage through the COVID-19 pandemic.

ASSP to host free coronavirus Q&A session

Event on Wednesday, March 18 aims to help inform safety professionals

March 13, 2020

With the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) generating many questions, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) will host a free coronavirus question-and-answer session for occupational safety and health professionals to learn more about responding to the pandemic.

Is your workplace ready for COVID-19?

J.J. Keller whitepaper covers setting up a plan, OSHA compliance, employee rights

Benita Mehta

March 12, 2020

The outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents new challenges in the workplace. Businesses can get ready to respond to the crisis by creating a multi-faceted plan and by being able to adapt to an ever-changing situation in a way that supports the entire organization.

Radians introduces vented hard hats

March 11, 2020

Sometimes you just need to vent - Radians recently added vented hard hats to its head protection line. Vented hard hats minimize heat buildup under the shell by allowing hot air to escape, which promotes better circulation and cooler temperatures for workers.

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. expands salesforce in Latin America

March 11, 2020

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (“PIP”), a supplier of hand protection and general safety products, announces the expansion of its salesforce in Latin America.

Coronavirus concerns cancel Ohio Safety Congress & Expo 2020

Online-only component goes on as scheduled

March 9, 2020

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation has canceled its annual Ohio Safety Congress & Expo scheduled for Wednesday through Friday at the Greater Columbus Convention Center due to concerns surrounding the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Blocked exits, unsanitary bathrooms at Pa. Dollar Tree store

March 9, 2020

OSHA has cited Dollar Tree Stores Inc. for exit and storage hazards at a store located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The national discount retailer faces $296,861 in penalties. Responding to a complaint, OSHA inspectors found blocked emergency exits, unsecured compressed gas cylinders, unsanitary bathrooms, electrical panels not properly maintained and materials stacked unsafely. OSHA cited Dollar Tree for two willful, one repeat and two other-than-serious violations for these conditions.

From NIOSH

Task and environment affect carbon monoxide exposure among wildland firefighters

March 9, 2020

In the United States, the number of acres burned each year from wildland fires has grown, increasing work-related risks to wildland firefighters. One invisible risk is carbon monoxide (CO), produced from the burning of fuels, such as in fires or from gasoline-powered engines. In a recent study led by Scott Henn, NIOSH industrial hygienist, he describes conditions that increase this risk.