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Poultry Plant Under Inspection for Liquid Nitrogen, Ammonia Leaks
On Jan. 28, a liquid nitrogen leak at a poultry processing plant in Gainesville, Ga. killed at least six workers while injuring another 12. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been actively investigating the incident and is now also looking...
Respiratory, Noise Hazards Could Cost Auto Shop $393K in OSHA Fines
An auto body manufacturing plant in Augusta, Me. faces $393,992 in fines following an October inspection. According to OSHA's press release, reports of fall, respiratory, and noise hazards were repeatedly ignored by management. "Our inspectors found plant employees...
Ohio Company Faces $119K in OSHA Penalties
An Oxford, Oh. electric company faces $119k in health and safety penalties. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued 11 serious violations, citing that the company exposed employees to dangerous confined spaces, machine hazards, and more. The...
How to Prepare for a COVID-19 Inspection
Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced its new National Emphasis Program (NEP). The NEP focuses enforcement efforts on companies that put the highest amount of workers at risk for contracting COVID-19. Generally, most OSHA...
What to Know About CAARA and AMLA, & OSHA Whistleblower Protection
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will now oversee worker retaliation complaints filed under two new statutes: the Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act (CAARA) and the Anti-Money Laundering...
National Emphasis Program to Protect High-Risk Workers from COVID-19
Following President Biden’s executive order on worker health and safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a national emphasis program designed to focus enforcement efforts on companies that put the largest number of workers at high risk for...
OSHA’s FY 2020 Top 10 Violations List Released
After some delay, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finally announced the FY 2020 top 10 violations list, which is comprised of the administration's most frequently cited standards. The FY 2020 Top 10 violations list was revealed during a...
What’s Required For Your Workplace First Aid Kit?
Did you know that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a medical services and first aid standard? It states that first aid should be used in the absence of an infirmary, clinic or hospital in near proximity to the workplace. And, adequate first...
Company Faces $299K Fine for Toxic Metal Exposure
During a planned inspection at a jobsite, OSHA found that an Illinois painting and wall covering contractor allowed unsafe exposure to methylene chloride (paint thinner / stripper), and also violated lead safety and cadmium standards. The administration proposed...
OSHA Proposes Update to Hazard Communication Standard
On, Feb. 5. the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed an update of its hazard communication standard. The new rule would align U.S. standards with the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling Chemicals (GHS). ...