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OSHA spells out when it will conduct workplace violence inspections


September 22, 2011 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: enforcement, Fatality, In this week's e-newsletter, Injuries, inspections, Latest News & Views, OSHA news, risk assessment, Who Got Fined and Why?, workplace violence

A new OSHA directive outlines the types of businesses and the reasons why inspectors will review a company’s workplace violence prevention efforts.

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State issues fines for violating swine flu standards


February 23, 2010 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Respiratory safety, swine flu, whistleblower, Who Got Fined and Why?

At least one state made good on threats to fine healthcare facilities if they didn’t protect their employees by following H1N1 flu standards.

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Fatigue: New state law bans mandatory OT for nurses


November 4, 2008 by Fred Hosier
Posted in: fatigue, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

A new state law eliminates mandatory overtime for nurses at all healthcare facilities. It’s a matter of safety for the nurses — and patients.

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