Workplace fatalities: Where does your state rank?
Previously, we looked at the causes of workplace fatalities in 2008 according to government figures. Now, let’s take a look at where the deaths are occurring.
OSHA
Planning for pandemic swine flu: New recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released updated guidance that recommends action non-healthcare employers should take against swine (H1N1) and seasonal flu during the fall and winter of 2009-2010.
Company fined for employee’s electrocution
A Tyler, TX, construction company has been fined for the February death of an employee who was electrocuted while working on underground electrical lines.
More safety inspections to be comprehensive, not focused on single hazard
Now, if OSHA decides to come to your facility to perform an inspection, it’s much more likely to be comprehensive instead of one just focused on a single problem.
‘Bigger fines won’t make us any safer’
The head of Oregon OSHA has suggested raising fines for serious workplace safety violations. But some large companies say higher fines won’t make them any safer.
OSHA cites company for violations involving ammonia storage
OSHA will issue willful violations when it believes a company has ignored well established regulations.
Lawsuit filed to force state to enact and enforce new heat stress rules
California is one of only two states to have regulations that require employers to take steps to reduce employee injuries or deaths due to heat stress. It’s also been issuing fines and even shutting down some companies that have violated the regs. But now a lawsuit says California isn’t doing enough.
OSHA’s recent crackdown: Too much or not enough?
A construction fatality in Texas has spurred criticism of OSHA’s recent inspection increase. But not all of the criticism is the same.
Federal OSHA turning up the heat on state plans
OSHA is doing something it hasn’t done in a long time: The federal agency has formed a task force to investigate a state workplace safety agency.
