by Chris Walter | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Silica, Wellness
A Mount Vernon, Oh. concrete production plant faces proposed penalties of $158,555 for 20 health and safety violations. OSHA inspectors determined that the facility’s noise levels exceeded the permissible exposure limit. Furthermore, it also failed to test, train,...
by Michele Raines | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog
Whistleblower Protection Violations In August 2019, a federal judge awarded $547,399 in lost wages plus compensation, and $500,000 in punitive damages, to two former employees of a Pennsylvania fire protection equipment manufacturer. The judge’s decision...
by Chris Walter | Sep 3, 2019 | Blog
On Aug. 9, OSHA launched a new page on its website to help employers understand and use leading indicators. Leading indicators are factors that can be tracked to prevent injuries and illnesses on a jobsite. This could be the number of managers and workers who attend...
by Chris Walter | Jul 2, 2018 | Blog, Respiratory Protection, Wellness
Dangerous Conditions Lead to Hefty OSHA Fines Iowa’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued $154,524 in OSHA fines to a wind blade manufacturer. A 40-page report from OSHA cited issues such as airborne contaminants, fire hazards, inconsistent...
