OSHA News Releases – November 2021

November 2021

  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor extends comment period for COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Milledgeville grocer exposed workers to risk of coronavirus, amputation hazards, US Department of Labor inspection finds
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor cites two Rhode Island contractors for exposing workers to cave-in hazards at Warwick sewer line excavation
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor finds North Georgia contractor bypassed safety requirements in investigation of 24-year-old worker’s death in Dawsonville
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor reminds employers to avoid compliance issues by ensuring worker safety, proper pay practices this holiday season
  • - OSHA Trade Release - New online portal simplifies application process for OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor orders Houston crane company to pay nearly $24K to worker who refused to violate federal law
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor alleges global truck manufacturer fired worker concerned about coronavirus safety at Texas facility
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership agreement to train, protect workers on Obama Presidential Center from construction hazards
  • - OSHA News Release - Denver Region - Largest US pork processor agrees to develop, implement infectious disease preparedness plan, health training for workers
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - Sunpro Solar’s owner cited again for exposing workers to fall hazards after investigation at Naples work site; faces $160K in penalties
  • - OSHA News Release - Boston Region - US Department of Labor cites Connecticut aircraft parts manufacturer for failing to protect employees from toxic substance exposures
  • - OSHA News Release - Kansas City Region - Amid national increase, US Department of Labor urges Midwest employers to emphasize electrical safety after 4 workplace deaths in Missouri, Kansas
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor proposes $200K in fines after 2 workers suffer injuries in separate incidents at northern Wisconsin foundry
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - Texas hotel operator agrees to pay back wages, damages to worker fired after reporting unsafe work conditions, seeking medical help
  • - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor issues emergency temporary standard to protect workers from coronavirus
  • - OSHA News Release - Chicago Region - US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership agreement to train, protect workers from construction hazards on Haribo candy factory project
  • - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor schedules meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, Nov. 16
  • - OSHA News Release - Atlanta Region - US Department of Labor, Manhattan Construction Florida collaborate to promote workplace safety at Southwest Florida International Airport Terminal Expansion Project
  • - OSHA News Release - Dallas Region - US Department of Labor, El Paso staffing solutions company to continue alliance to protect workers’ safety, health