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An Augusta, Georgia, battery manufacturer faces $160,727 in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines for exposing employees to unsafe levels of lead, the agency announced September 27. OSHA made its determination based on personal air monitoring of workers and lead accumulation on respirators and counters in areas where workers took their lunch breaks. The […]
An Oklahoma contractor agreed to pay $370,680 in criminal and civil penalties to avoid federal prosecution for a worker’s fatal fall, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced September 27. Skinner Tank Company entered into a deferred prosecution agreement on one count of ignoring federal safety regulations that resulted in a worker fatality in […]
Do you have effective ergonomics interventions in place at your facilities or worksites? How much are musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) costing you? Ergonomic hazards are among the costliest workplace hazards, according to Liberty Mutual’s latest Workplace Safety Index (WSI). “Overexertion involving outside sources” (lifting heavy loads) tops the insurer’s WSI. Overexertion injuries collectively cost employers $12.84 […]
This week, EHSDA highlighted the basics of evacuation procedures in an emergency. With that in mind, the Song of the Week is a song that was popularized by the Animals in 1965, “We Gotta Get Out of This Place.” Written by songwriters Barry Mann and Cynthia Weill, the song was originally intended to be recorded […]
Technology plays a crucial role in keeping workers safe. Share your feedback on this topic by taking this survey, which focuses on how businesses use technology as part of EHS activities. Enter your email address at the end of the survey for your chance to win a $50 gift card! Your responses and personal information […]
Devon Gawlik was originally an intern with Skanska during college. He started his full-time career with Skanska in the summer of 2017 as a safety coordinator in the Seattle office. He worked on several projects with his mentor to learn the ropes and develop his skills. Prior to working with Skanska, he did not have […]
In today’s fast-paced business world, many organizations are eager to bid farewell to the era of paper-based processes and manual data collection through spreadsheets and clipboards. However, making the switch to digital Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) data management can be a daunting task. The key question that arises is: How can organizations ensure a […]
By: Superior Glove, leading safety glove innovator Colder weather is just around the corner. Workers need more than just mechanical protection for their hands—they need their hands to stay warm and dry in freezing temperatures to be able to do their job. One way glove manufacturers achieve this is by using liners that serve as […]
On September 25, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced an enforcement and compliance assistance initiative aimed at silica exposures in the engineered stone fabrication and installation industries. OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have identified silica dust exposure as a health hazard for workers in manufacturing, finishing, and […]
On September 14, 2023, the EPA announced a final rule to restore the fundamental authority granted by Congress under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to states, territories, and tribes to protect water resources. “The Agency’s final Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement Rule (Section 401) will support clear, efficient, and focused water […]