Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

OSHA Cites Food Manufacturer After 2 Workers Suffer Hand Injuries

A majority of the violations focus on lockout/tagout procedures and machine guarding, OSHA said.

Entertainment Company Faces Proposed Penalties, Citation After Fatal Workplace Fire and Explosion

Four workers lost their lives and one spent time in the hospital with “near-fatal injuries” after the December 2022 incident.

Gallup Report Finds More Workers in U.S., Canada, East Asia Experienced Stress Than Other Regions’ Workers

About one in two respondents in these two regions reported experiencing stress “a lot of the day yesterday.”

Illinois Contractor Cited for Seventh Time in Almost 8 Years

Worker Dies in Illinois Trench Collapse, OSHA Cites Company

The company faces a citation for one willful and one serious violation and $35,940 in proposed penalties.

Illinois Contractor Cited for Seventh Time in Almost 8 Years

OSHA found that workers were not given fall protection equipment, among other violations.

Illinois Roofing Contractor Did Not Give Roofers Fall Protection, OSHA Says

The contractor was cited for violations related to fall protection in 2019 and 2022.

OSHA Orders Company to Reinstate, Pay Back Wages to Terminated Mechanic

The worker was terminated after reporting and having conversations about safety concerns and filing a complaint.

OSHA Findings at Wisconsin Dollar Tree Result in Proposed Penalties of $98K

Obstructed exit routes and aisles were found at the location, the agency said.

Exploring Outdoor Worker Safety in Wildfire Smoke

As areas of the U.S. continue to see an unhealthy air quality index, what can be done to ensure people required to work outdoors remain safe?

A Look at National Safety Month 2023

Explore the four key safety themes that will drive discussions and actions throughout the month.

OSHA Announces New Citations for Dollar General, Proposes Over $1M in Penalties

The citations were issued following inspections in Alabama, Florida and Texas.

ASSP Slates Date for Safety 24

The association called on safety professionals to mark their calendars for next year’s show, which will be in a new location and new time of year.

Safety 2023 Emphasizes Career Development

Career Development Center on the event’s expo floor helps safety professionals advance their careers in a number of ways.

Outgoing ASSP President Looks Back on Past Year

Christine Sullivan, CSP, ARM, reflects on some key initiatives from her term and shares what she’ll be doing going forward.

Safety 2023 Hits Record Numbers

The annual ASSP event running June 5-7 in San Antonio has enjoyed its best attendance to date.

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