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Worker dies after using lawn mower for warmth


November 18, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Safety training

As winter arrives, it’s a good time to remind workers not to start gas-powered engines in enclosed spaces. The result is too often fatal.

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Carbon monoxide poisoning sends 11 to hospitals


March 19, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, Respiratory safety

OSHA is investigating an incident in a Pennsylvania supermarket in which 11 people were sickened by carbon monoxide produced by workers renovating the store.

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Doctor thinks number of snowblower injuries is much higher than estimated


February 17, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, Latest News & Views, Respiratory safety

A hand surgeon recently performed six amputations on men who were injured using snowblowers. That sounds bad enough, but it gets worse: Those operations all occurred during just one afternoon following a snowstorm.

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Company inspected by OSHA 16 times, cited for 100+ violations


February 3, 2009 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: enforcement, Falls, In this week's e-newsletter, Investigations, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, PPE (protective equipment), Safety training, Who Got Fined and Why?

As a safety pro, you’ve probably heard this claim: Once you get on OSHA’s inspection list, it’s tough to get off of it. A Midwest company can attest to that.

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