Hidden Disasters: Chemical Accidents Plague the U.S. and Threaten Lives

Hidden Disasters Chemical Accidents Plague the U.S. and Threaten Lives

In February of 2023, a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, sent shockwaves across the nation as it unleashed a toxic spill of hazardous chemicals, including vinyl chloride, into the environment. The accident, which exposed the community of 4,700 to dangerous contaminants, was one of many chemical incidents making headlines in the United States. While … Read more

OSHA Releases Comprehensive 2022 Injury and Illness Data

OSHA Releases Comprehensive 2022 Injury and Illness Data

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released comprehensive injury and illness data for the year 2022, providing valuable insights into workplace safety across the nation: https://www.osha.gov/Establishment-Specific-Injury-and-Illness-Data The data, which encompasses information submitted by over 300,000 establishments, was published on March 31, 2023, as part of OSHA’s ongoing efforts to promote transparency and accountability … Read more

Labor Dept & Trumbull Team Up for Worker Safety in West Virginia

Labor Dept & Trumbull Team Up for Worker Safety in West Virginia

The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Trumbull Corp. are teaming up to make sure workers stay safe on a big construction project in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. This partnership is all about preventing injuries and keeping workers out of harm’s way during the construction of a three-mile, four-lane highway. … Read more

OSHA Proposes $198K in Penalties for PRIDE Industries’ Violations

OSHA Proposes $198K in Penalties for PRIDE Industries' Violations

FORT CAMPBELL, KY – A federal workplace safety inspection of a lawn service contractor’s operations at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, has discovered that the company blatantly disregarded safety requirements in order to save time, including removing safety guards on industrial lawnmowers. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that PRIDE Industries, … Read more

Maine’s Safety & Health Plan Certified for Gov’t Workers

Maine's Safety & Health Plan Certified for Gov't Workers

The hardworking men and women of Maine’s state and local government can now breathe a little easier. You see, the U.S. Department of Labor has just given Maine’s State Plan for occupational safety and health the ol’ stamp of approval. And that, my friends, is a big deal. As of March 21, 2023, the Occupational … Read more

Labor Dept., Power Generation Workgroup Alliance Boosts Worker Safety

Labor Dept., Power Generation Workgroup Alliance Boosts Worker Safety

A Collaborative Effort Focusing on Training and Safe Work Practices for High Voltage Workers Participants: U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Power Generation Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Workgroup The Power Generation Workgroup On March 10, 2023, joined forces with Luminant’s VPP Coordinator Alexander Miller; Onward Energy’s Corporate Safety Director Kelli Heflin; … Read more

Philadelphia Community Bands Together Amid Water Contamination Scare

Philadelphia Community Bands Together Amid Water Contamination Scare

Philadelphia, PA – In the wake of a chemical spill in the Delaware River, the City of Brotherly Love has witnessed its residents and authorities working together to ensure public health and safety. The spill occurred on Friday, March 24th, when a latex product manufacturing company in Bristol Township experienced an equipment failure. This resulted … Read more

Effective Workplace Safety: Best Practices

Effective Workplace Safety Best Practices

Workplace safety and health is a crucial component of any organization’s success, as it plays a pivotal role in preventing injuries and illnesses while simultaneously fostering employee well-being and productivity. This article sheds light on the significance of cultivating a safe and healthy work environment, the expenses linked to work-related injuries and illnesses, and the … Read more

OSHA: Fall Exposes Contractor’s Child Labor, Overtime & Safety Violations

OSHA Fall Exposes Contractors Child Labor Overtime & Safety Violations

I’ve got a story to share with you about a Georgia contractor that was recently busted for violating child labor, overtime, and worker safety laws. It’s a tough lesson for everyone involved, but it’s important to remember that when it comes to the workplace, safety must always come first. Picture this: a 17-year-old kid falls … Read more