Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
New Report Showcases Causes of Nearly 2 Million Workplace Deaths
On Sept. 17, the World Health Organization (WHO), in conjunction with the International Labor Organization (ILO) released a report detailing that nearly two million lives are lost each year due to work-related injuries and illnesses. The Who/ILO Joint Estimates of the...
Tampa smelter faces $320K in OSHA fines for lead exposure
In May 2020, OSHA warned a Tampa battery recycling facility and smelter about the unsafe measures of lead exposure in their workplace. A recent OSHA investigation found that no changes were made, resulting in worker exposure to lead inhalation hazards and 44 OSHA...
OSHA fines may increase substantially, and sooner than you think
On Sept. 9, the House Education and Labor Committee proposed considerable increases to OSHA fines as a part of their budget resolution for fiscal year 2022, which starts on Oct. 1. The proposition was part of the committee's portion of the Build Back Better Act, a...
Hurricane Ida: OSHA Urges Response Crews to Prepare for Hazards
On Aug. 30, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a statement urging response crews and residents to recognize hazards in areas affected by Hurricane Ida. Health and safety hazards may be created by flooding, power loss, structural damage,...
COVID-19 linked to hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo
The COVID-19 virus is known to cause a host of problems and symptoms in the body, in addition to a compromised respiratory system. In fact, one surprising issue came to light earlier this year, which led to a significant increase in workplace audiometric examinations....
OSHA COVID-19 Updates Guidance on Workplace Protection
On Aug. 13, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published updated guidance to help employers protect their workers from COVID-19. The new guidance is based on developments in science and data, including the updated guidance from the Centers for...
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week is Here
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Safe + Sound week is here. This nationwide event recognizes successful workplace safety and health programs, as well as provides educational opportunities to employers on how to keep America’s workers safe. ...
These Disposable Respirators Are FDA-Approved
Due to an increased domestic supply of NIOSH-approved respirators, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the emergency use authorization of non-NIOSH-approved disposable respirators. Last year, manufacturers of NIOSH-approved disposable respirators were...
How to Protect Your Team From Workplace Heat
With parts of the nation facing unprecedented heat waves, it’s a better time than ever to make sure your workers are safe from heat hazards in the workplace. Emergency Rule in Oregon In June, a farm worker in Oregon was found unresponsive at the end of...
Hearing Conservation Program: OSHA Fines Metal Fabricator over $216K
After multiple inspections and a failure to abate hazards, OSHA cited a Milwaukee metal fabricating facility for failing to implement a hearing conservation program and for exposing workers to dangerous machines. During two different 2020 inspections, OSHA identified...