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Artco-Bell Corp., a Temple, Texas, school furnishings manufacturer, faces a $257,183 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fine after a worker sustained serious, permanent hand and arm injuries, the agency announced October 21. According to OSHA, the worker’s injuries could have been prevented had the employer installed required machine guards. Agency investigators learned that in […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) this month announced the release of new inspection guidance for animal slaughtering and processing facilities. Previous guidance applied to poultry establishments, but the updated guidance is intended to reduce injuries and illnesses resulting from occupational hazards in the meat processing industry. Here’s what you need to know about […]
Ports and shipyards serve as essential gateways in the global supply chain, facilitating the movement of commodities across the world. However, these environments can also be incredibly busy to the point where safety can be a concern. Boaters and workers have numerous tasks to complete in the loading, unloading and reconfiguration of vessels, as well […]
On October 16, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the release of new inspection guidance for animal slaughtering and processing facilities. Previous guidance only applied to poultry establishments. The updated “Inspection Guidance for Animal Slaughtering and Processing Establishments” is intended to reduce injuries and illnesses resulting from occupational hazards in the meat processing […]
On episode 226 of EHS On Tap, Natasha Porter, Chief Customer Officer at Benchmark Gensuite, talks about the impact of artificial intelligence on workplace safety. This episode is sponsored by Benchmark Gensuite.
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine how to prepare for the upcoming winter respiratory disease season. Now that fall has arrived, are you ready for this year’s winter respiratory disease season? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
A federal administrative law judge (ALJ) ordered Class I railroad freight company CSX Transportation Inc. to reinstate two railroad workers who were wrongfully terminated for reporting safety concerns and pay the workers a total of $453,510, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced October 11. The decision out of the Department of Labor’s Office […]
As EHS Daily Advisor’s Safety Culture Week wraps up, let’s recap the various content offerings that became available throughout the week. A special thanks to Avetta, Evotix, KPA, Origami Risk, and Veriforce for sponsoring the week. Monday Back to Basics | Measuring the Safety Climate of Your Organization Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important […]
Measuring the safety climate of your organization can provide a snapshot of what workers are experiencing at a specific time. One effective way to measure safety climate is to conduct an employee survey. Here’s what you need to know about administering a safety climate survey.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been developing three industry-specific rulemakings that could significantly impact healthcare industry compliance. By the end of the year, the industry could see one new final regulation and two proposed rules. The agency plans to issue a permanent standard sometime in December for exposures to COVID-19 in healthcare […]