‘Worksite of horrors’ exposed workers to asbestos, lead: $700K fine
Renovations at a former New York psychiatric center exposed workers to lead and asbestos hazards, leading to a huge OSHA settlement for this real estate development company.
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$1.2 million OSHA fine for hiding injuries and illnesses
OSHA fines over one-million dollars have become more common. But here’s one with a twist: It’s not for workplace hazards — it’s for recordkeeping violations.
12 ways to reform OSHA
The current regulatory approach toward safety and health in the workplace needs improvement, according to the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE).
4 new/revised OSHA regs in first 4 months of 2016?
Time is running out for OSHA under the Obama administration to complete some of its regulatory priorities. If OSHA stays on track, some new and revised regs could debut early in 2016.
A model for hazardous chemical management?
A new report recommends OSHA look to the European Union (EU) for a system to manage workers’ exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Another investigation launched into OSHA’s VPP
Questions about requirements to get into OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) date back all the way to a Government Accountability Office report in 2004. Now, yet another arm of the federal government is giving the VPP a close look.
Are we about to see a flood of new OSHA rules?
The federal government has released its revised regulatory agenda. It lists 10 new or revised OSHA rules for 2013, with more to come in future years.
ASSE becomes ASSP: New name, website target all safety professionals
The world’s oldest professional safety society has transitioned to a new brand that includes a new name, refreshed logo, redesigned website and rebranded social media channels.
ASSE forming accreditation institute to recognize quality safety programs
An independent accreditation institute created by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) will debut this summer.
British attitudes and plans about workplace safety
As U.S. companies are watching how OSHA changes under the Obama administration, the agency’s counterpart in Great Britain has launched a 10-point plan to tackle death and injury at work.
Can FedEx driver get workers’ comp for PTSD?
A former Federal Express courier claims he developed a heart condition and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from work. FedEx says neither one should be covered under workers’ comp. How did a court rule?
Companies challenging OSHA fines for heat-related deaths
For the second time in recent weeks, a company says it will contest OSHA fines in connection with the death of an employee due to heat stress.
Company fined $1.3M, named Severe Violator for variety of willful, serious violations
OSHA fined an Ohio metal heat treatment company more than $1 million for a variety of willful and serious violations and placed it in the Severe Violator Enforcement Program.
Company settles whistleblower case with OSHA, changes policies
BNSF Railway Co. has signed an agreement with OSHA to address alleged violations of the whistleblower provisions of the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA). As a result, the railroad will change several safety and personnel policies.
Congress votes to repeal OSHA’s 5-year recordkeeping rule
Using the Congressional Review Act (CRA), Congress has passed a measure to rescind an OSHA rule that requires companies with more than 10 employees to keep injury records for five years.
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