Imperial Sugar workers had little emergency exit training
A federal investigation appears to show that Imperial Sugar Co. didn’t train many workers at its Port Wentworth plant about how to escape during an emergency.
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Next to gaming board, OSHA looks soft
Which fine is larger: One from OSHA involving two worker deaths or a Gaming Control Board fine against a Las Vegas casino for underage drinking and drug use?
Repeal of ergonomics standard doesn’t stop OSHA from issuing citations
When Congress overturned OSHA’s ergonomics standard in 2001, the agency was also barred from issuing a similar rule in the future. However, that hasn’t stopped OSHA from handing out citations for ergonomic hazards.
Company hit hard for combustible dust violations
An Ohio furniture manufacturer faces stiff fines from OSHA. Many of the violations involve alleged combustible dust hazards at the plant.
Court complicates payment for donning and doffing safety gear
A new federal court ruling further complicates whether you have to pay employees for the time they spend putting on and taking off safety gear. This recent ruling is a split decision for employers.
UCLA drops appeal of citations in fatal lab fire
UCLA has dropped its appeal of safety citations in connection with a lab fire that claimed the life of an employee. But that may not be the end of trouble for the university in this case as another investigation has started.
Where is OSHA targeting its inspections?
OSHA is two-thirds of the way through the federal 2009 fiscal year. How are inspections stacking up this year?
Recordkeeping checks coming back
For the last eight years, OSHA has de-emphasized recordkeeping inspections. That’s about to change.
Barab: Current fines not enough of a disincentive
The interim head of OSHA says it’s time to look at restructuring OSHA fines.
