OSHA fees set to increase starting in August
July 12, 2016
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is placing an additional incentive on employers to follow safety regulations as fines for violations are about to go up.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is placing an additional incentive on employers to follow safety regulations as fines for violations are about to go up.
Protecting workers from chemical exposure is very important and OSHA offers several guidelines to ensure employers understand its requirements.
A recent study has found safety programs may not be as effective as they could be, especially for workers who have just arrived on the worksite.
Since the confined space standard was extended to include the construction industry, some lingering confusion remained.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is expected to release its finalized rule on slips, trips and falls in August.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s inspections frequently uncover many violations of excavation safety that put workers at risk.
Two U.S. senators have introduced bipartisan legislation that would establish the permanent continuance of the Voluntary Protection Programs.
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows fatal injuries increased across several industries.
OSHA issued more than $145,000 in possible fines against a Georgia auto parts manufacturer after a maintenance technician was severely burned in a flash fire.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued an update to its standard for construction work in confined spaces Aug. 3, 2015.