Fatalities involving confined spaces & failing to provide fall protection

Recent OSHA Enforcement Cases

November 5, 2019

The following are recent OSHA enforcement cases around the country, including a Texas company cited after fatality, Two Florida roofing companies cited for exposing employees to fall and other hazards, Athens, Georgia Dollar Tree Store, and a Missouri food flavoring manufacturer.

Electronic recordkeeping rule favorite target of pro-repealers

Survey of ISHN readers shows dislike for IPP, HazCom

February 16, 2017

A study ISHN conducted recently to help us understand safety and health professionals’ perceptions and expectations around change in OSHA-related regulations, as a result of a new political administration in Washington D.C. produced a wealth of information and opinions. An article posted earlier about whether or not OSHA standards should be repealed showed a division among respondents based mainly on their job functions.

ISHN readers want next OSHA chief to…

More results from our online flash survey

February 15, 2017

With a new administration taking a new approach to federal agencies, ISHN thought it a good time to survey our readers to find out what they feel should be the shape and direction OSHA takes going forward. For instance, the majority of respondents felt that increased educational tools and programs should be the top priority for the next OSHA Chief. Half or more respondents expect a thorough review of standards or increased support for the voluntary protection program.

Report: OSHA’s “discounts” let unsafe employers off the hook

July 7, 2016

A new report is sharply critical of the way OSHA lets noncompliant employers off the hook by reducing the fines the agency has leveled against them.

OSHA penalties to be adjusted for inflation after August 1

July 5, 2016

Maximum penalties for OSHA violations are set to increase for the first time since 1990 as part of overall federal penalty adjustments mandated by Congress last year. The increases were announced Thursday by the Department of Labor, which issued two interim rules covering penalty adjustments for several DOL agencies, including OSHA, the Mine Safety and Health Administration and Wage and Hour Division.

Safety 2016: A look back

OSHA’s David Michaels discusses initiatives

Benita Mehta

July 5, 2016

OSHA Assistant Secretary of Labor Dr. David Michaels on Tuesday, June 28, in his address at Safety 2016 outlined some of the agency’s plans.

West Fertilizer case shows OSHA needs a bigger budget, say worker safety advocates

Could more inspection power have prevented the tragedy?

October 14, 2013

The fine levied by OSHA against the company whose West, Texas fertilizer storage facility exploded in in April, killing 15 workers, “sends a message,” according to one worker safety coalition – but also highlights how understaffed the agency is.

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ISHN Magazine

2020 February

Among the articles in the February 2020 issue of ISHN Magazine, we feature the latest in hand protection and PPE, see four bonus articles on safety trends, Mediterrean diet and male menopause, hand protection, and safety gloves, read about anxiety's role in the workplace, and much more.

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