Tag: OSHA settlement

OSHA Reaches Settlement Agreement in 2019 Explosion, Fire

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Oct 8, 2024 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Oct 8, 2024

Chemical manufacturer AB Specialty Silicones LLC has agreed to pay $1.3 million in penalties in connection with a May 2019 explosion and fire at its Waukegan, Illinois, plant that claimed the lives of four workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced October 2. Following OSHA’s investigation, it proposed penalties totaling $1,591,176 for four […]

Auto Recycler to Pay $868K OSHA Fine Following Settlement

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Apr 18, 2024 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Apr 18, 2024

A Camden, New Jersey, auto recycler and auto parts supplier will pay $868,628 in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) penalties as part of a settlement agreement with the Department of Labor, OSHA announced April 11. The settlement with Auto Store LLC, which does business as My Auto Store, following litigation was prompted by OSHA’s […]

Benchmark Gensuite and GIST Impact Announce Partnership to Bring Clarity to Sustainability and ESG Management

EHS Daily Advisor Staff

Benchmark Gensuite, a leading provider of cloud-based Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) and Sustainability software solutions, and GIST Impact, a market-leading impact data and analytics provider, on December 5 announced a strategic partnership to deliver comprehensive sustainability management and reporting capabilities to global organizations. This collaboration brings together Benchmark Gensuite’s robust digital platform for EHS and […]

8 Key Benefits of Implementing ISO 45001 in Your Workplace

8 Key Benefits of Implementing ISO 45001 in Your Workplace Every year, countless workers suffer injuries or illnesses in their workplaces. These incidents not only harm individuals but also lead to lost hours, increased absenteeism and decreased productivity for organizations. ISO 45001, the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems, offers a powerful […]

Environment, Health and Safety Compliance Checklist

Regulatory scrutiny around safety is increasing in every industry – don’t get caught without a solid understanding of what you’re responsible for. Whether you need help with hazard communication, injury prevention, or emergency response, KPA’s comprehensive EHS checklist enables safety managers to quickly assess compliance status, identify vulnerabilities, and validate safety protocols. This guide helps […]

EHS Insight’s Safety Maturity Model

EHS Insight’s Safety Maturity Model Workplace safety culture is shaped by an organization’s shared beliefs, values, and attitudes toward safety. When this culture isn’t aligned, safety initiatives struggle, leading to more injuries. To address this, companies must assess the maturity of their safety culture. Often, when companies face compliance or safety issues, they focus on […]

Top 5 OSHA Violations: How to Prepare for an Inspection

OSHA inspections don’t have to be overwhelming. In this exclusive eGuide, we break down the Top five OSHA violations of 2024 and share actionable insights from two of the most respected safety leaders in the U.S., Dr. L.F. Martin and James Junkin. Discover insider tips to address 2024’s most common OSHA violations and protect your workforce. Learn […]