Red Wing Honors Safety Professionals with “Thanks for Nothing” Program Red Wing Shoe Company, a leading provider of safety gear for workers, has launched a new initiative to recognize the efforts of safety professionals who work tirelessly to keep job sites safe. On Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day, the company announced the launch of…
OSHA NEWS: Fourth Time In 2023 That OSHA Has Cited Amazon For Violations US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FINDS AMAZON FAILED TO PROVIDE INJURED EMPLOYEES PROPER MEDICAL TREATMENT AT CASTLETON, NEW YORK, FULFILLMENT FACILITY OSHA issued hazard alert letter for similar issue at company facility in New Jersey in 2016 WASHINGTON – An ongoing investigation by the…
BRASFIELD & GORRIE CONSTRUCTION TO PROMOTE SAFETY AT ALABAMA CONSTRUCTION SITE Will look to prevent injuries during Cooper Green Mercy Health hospital construction Participants: U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Brasfield & Gorrie Construction What: Safety Alliance Agreement Background: On April 19, OSHA and the Brasfield & Gorrie Construction signed a strategic partnership to promote safety and…
News Release DEPARTMENT OF LABOR INVESTIGATION OF FATAL TRENCH COLLAPSE IN BRAZORIA COUNTY FINDS CONTRACTOR FAILED TO FOLLOW FEDERAL EXCAVATION SAFETY MEASURES R Construction Civil LLC faces $258K in penalties for serious, repeat violations HOUSTON – A Houston-area contractor’s repeated failure to follow federal workplace safety procedures during excavation operations contributed to a worker’s death near Manvel…
Trench Collapse Prevention Trench collapses are a serious hazard that can result in fatalities, injuries, and significant property damage. Trenches are commonly used in construction projects for a variety of purposes, such as installing utilities, building foundations, and creating underground structures. However, when proper safety measures are not taken, trenches can quickly become unstable and…
Excavation companies play a vital role in constructing and maintaining our infrastructure. However, excavation work can also be dangerous, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set strict regulations to protect workers’ safety. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in hefty fines for excavation companies. In this blog post, we will…
US Department of Labor initiates technical support; worker safety, health outreach in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Ian ATLANTA – In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has initiated efforts to provide on-site technical assistance and outreach in the areas of Florida hardest hit by the storm…
US Department of Labor cites framing contractor who ignored OSHA’ssafety hazard notification, directed workers onto roof without fall protection KW Framing Inc. faces $77K in proposed penalties for 5 safety violations RIVER GROVE, IL – While federal workplace safety inspectors are used to some employers’ disregard for workplace safety, the response of a Chicago-area carpentry company’s…
MARGATE, FL – Working at the bottom of a Margate canal on April 4, 2022, a young diver was removing sand with an industrial vacuum to restore an embankment project when sediment above collapsed onto him, leaving the 22-year-old worker trapped until he drowned. A U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation found the diver’s…