Here’s What’s New in OSHA Compliance
Vibration Exposure Leads to Lasting Health Issues
Power Tool Vibration Exposure Creates Health Concerns When it comes to power tools, dust and noise are the obvious health hazards. But, employers shouldn’t overlook the impact of vibrations as well. Power tools, as well as vehicles and heavy equipment, pass...
Ammonia Leak Leads to $95k Citation for Florida Farm
Worker required medical treatment after ammonia leak On June 3, OSHA cited a Bell Grande, Fl. farm over $95,000.An employee required medical treatment after an anhydrous ammonia leak in the farm's packaging house exposed workers to the toxic chemical.The...
Tire Company Added to Severe Violator Enforcement Program
A Georgia tire manufacturer faces more than $500,000 in fines after OSHA reported repeated health and safety hazards.According to a May 29 news release, employees were exposed to fall risks, burn, amputation, chemical and electroshock hazards.“This...
WV Fabricator Succeeds with OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program
Steel Fabricator Cuts Workers' Comp Premiums in Half A West Virginia steel fabricator was recognized by OSHA for successfully using the on-site consultation program to reduce injury and illness rates. Somerville Industries, Inc., of Mineral Wells, reduced...
Hydrofluoric Acid Targeted After Refinery Explosions
Hydroflouric Acid Investigation Requested The Chemical Safety Board (CSB) wants the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate and review a study on hydrofluoric acid. CSB interim Executive Authority Kristen Kulinowiski, and board members Manuel...
Three ways to build a firefighter health fund
"Approximately 73 percent of fire departments go without a program to maintain basic firefighter fitness and health."Every fire chief wants to comply with NFPA 1582. However, it's not cheap to fulfill the standard's requirements.As upkeep costs continue to...
Harwood Training Grants Return For 2019
Harwood Training Grants Return After being initially cut from the FY 2019 budget, Susan Harwood Training Grants totaling $10.5 million will be ultimately be made available this year.Used to offer support for in-person, hands-on training for both employers...
OSHA Inspections Likely to Increase
Labor Secretary Addresses OSHA Inspections On April 3, U.S. Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta said that he fully expects an increase in OSHA inspections for this coming year.During his testimony about the labor department's fiscal year 2020 budget request,...
New Guide Aims to Create Nontoxic Work Environment
The CPR Aims to Make Work Safer In April, the Center for Progressive Reform (CPR) released a guide intended to help workers and employers achieve a “nontoxic workplace.” The guide, Chemical Detox for the Workplace: A Guide to Securing a Nontoxic Work...
Tick Bites Lead to Rise in Worker Illness
Risk of Tick Bites & Insect-Related Illnesses Winter is over, which means an increase in outdoor work is on its way.And, for construction and other outdoor workers, it also means a higher risk for tick bites and other insect-related diseases.According...