Mar
27
2020
US
OSHA.gov
7th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Postponed Due to COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today that it has postponed the 7th annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, originally scheduled for May 4-8, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)
Mar
09
2020
US
OSHA.gov
U.S. Department of Labor Offers Guidance For Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today published “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace. The guidance was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).)
Feb
28
2020
Fremont, NE
OSHA.gov
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Interstate Commodities After Employee Fatality in Grain Bin Engulfment
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Interstate Commodities for grain handling violations after an employee was fatally engulfed in a grain bin at the company's Fremont, Nebraska, facility in September 2019. )
Jan
20
2020
US
Michael Sainato
Why do so many US workers fall to their deaths?
There were 5,250 fatal work injuries in the US in 2018, with falls a leading cause of death – and cuts in government oversight may lead to more)
Jan
13
2020
United States
Seyfarth
Changes to Cal/OSHA Reporting Requirements Go Into Effect January 1, 2020
Effective January 1, 2020, Cal/OSHA is revising its injury reporting obligations to be more aligned with the injury reporting obligations under federal OSHA.)
Dec
27
2019
Buford,GA
OSHA.gov
U.S. Department of Labor Cites Georgia Tire Distribution Center For Fall, Struck-By and Other Workplace Hazards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Mavis Southeast LLC for exposing employees to fall, struck-by and other hazards at the company’s distribution facility in Buford, Georgia.)
Jun
06
2012
Lemont, IL
Chicago Sun Times
OSHA cites Lemont contractor for safety violations
A Lemont-based roofing contractor was cited with federal safety violations for failing to protect workers from falls at two separate job sites in the west suburbs.)
May
22
2012
St. Johns, NL, CA
Daily Commercial News
St. John’s, Newfoundland construction workers fined for incorrect use of fall protection equipment
The Newfoundland and Labrador government announced today that four St. John’s construction workers pled guilty to one charge each under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to use fall protection equipment correctly.)
May
21
2012
New York, NY
NJToday.net
US Department Of Labor’s OSHA Issues ‘Call To Action’ To NJ Construction Companies To Prevent Worker Falls
Following four recent construction incidents that took place in Northern New Jersey, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is calling on construction companies to ensure that employees working above 6 feet have the proper equipment to protect themselves from falls on the job.
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May
15
2012
Slippery Rock, OH
Lindsey Anderson
Fall protection gear saves man from serious injury
Harry J. Kirkwood Jr., 44, of Slippery Rock, OH was protected from serious injury last week - all because he was wearing proper fall protection gear.)