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December
December 30 - Federal Register 86:74423 - 74424 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Occupation Exposure to COVID-19; Emergency Temporary Standard
December 30 - Federal Register 86:74424 - 74424 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Beryllium Standards for General Industry
December 30 - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases video highlighting 50 years of protecting America’s workers, ensuring safer workplaces
December 29 - Federal Register 86:74106 - 74107 - Pilot Study and Prospective Analysis of Draft Revised Form 33, Safety and Health Program Assessment Worksheet; New--Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
December 29 - Federal Register 86:74107 - 74109 - Recordkeeping and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses; Revision of the Office and Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
December 23 - Federal Register 86:72999 - 73000 - SGS North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
December 23 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites two contractors after 25-foot fall fatally injures one carpenter, seriously injures another at Bradenton Beach project
December 23 - OSHA News Release - Contractor faces possible incarceration for failing to abide by court’s orders after willfully, repeatedly subjecting roofing workers to serious safety hazards
December 21 - OSHA News Release - Federal court orders care facility employers to pay attorneys’ fee to US Department of Labor after failing to comply with OSHA subpoena
December 20 - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor schedules meeting of the Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, Feb. 15, 2022
December 20 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor finds Leawood contractor continues to expose workers to asbestos, other hazards at historic Kansas City site
December 16 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor proposes $204K in fines after worker suffers amputation at Arkansas wood flooring plant
December 15 - Federal Register 86:71286 - 71287 - The 13 Carcinogens Standards; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
December 15 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites global spice importer after worker suffers partial finger amputation at Jackson facility, levies $146K in penalties
December 14 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, Langlas & Associates align to promote worker safety during construction of Rocky Vista University medical school
December 13 - OSHA News Release - History of violations: Dollar General continues to put workers at risk; company faces $321K in penalties after recent Alabama inspection
December 06 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor extends deadline for nominations to serve on Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
December 03 - Federal Register 86:68594 - Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings; Extension of Comment Period
December 03 - OSHA News Release - Queens contractor failed to provide lifesaving fall protection, training to employees at Brooklyn worksite, US Department of Labor finds
December 02 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites one of the nation’s largest pork processors for exposing workers to repetitive motion injuries, placing essential workers at risk
December 02 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor extends comment period for rulemaking to protect indoor and outdoor workers from heat hazards
December 02 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites St. Croix refinery for failing to protect workers from hazardous chemicals following flaring incidents
December 01 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor again cites New York roofing contractor for exposing workers to falls – industry’s leading cause of death
November
November 30 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor extends comment period for COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard
November 30 - OSHA News Release - Milledgeville grocer exposed workers to risk of coronavirus, amputation hazards, US Department of Labor inspection finds
November 29 - Federal Register 86:67727 - 67729 - SGS North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
November 29 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites two Rhode Island contractors for exposing workers to cave-in hazards at Warwick sewer line excavation
November 23 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor finds North Georgia contractor bypassed safety requirements in investigation of 24-year-old worker’s death in Dawsonville
November 22 - OSHA Trade Release - New online portal simplifies application process for OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Programs
November 22 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor reminds employers to avoid compliance issues by ensuring worker safety, proper pay practices this holiday season
November 18 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor orders Houston crane company to pay nearly $24K to worker who refused to violate federal law
November 17 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor alleges global truck manufacturer fired worker concerned about coronavirus safety at Texas facility
November 16 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership agreement to train, protect workers on Obama Presidential Center from construction hazards
November 15 - OSHA News Release - Largest US pork processor agrees to develop, implement infectious disease preparedness plan, health training for workers
November 12 - OSHA News Release - Sunpro Solar’s owner cited again for exposing workers to fall hazards after investigation at Naples work site; faces $160K in penalties
November 10 - Federal Register 86:62569 - 62571 - Variance Regulations; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
November 09 - Federal Register 86:62214 - 62215 - Standard on Blasting Operations and the Use of Explosives; Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
November 09 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Connecticut aircraft parts manufacturer for failing to protect employees from toxic substance exposures
November 09 - OSHA News Release - Amid national increase, US Department of Labor urges Midwest employers to emphasize electrical safety after 4 workplace deaths in Missouri, Kansas
November 08 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor proposes $200K in fines after 2 workers suffer injuries in separate incidents at northern Wisconsin foundry
November 08 - OSHA News Release - Texas hotel operator agrees to pay back wages, damages to worker fired after reporting unsafe work conditions, seeking medical help
November 05 - Federal Register 86:61402 - 61555 - COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard; Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination; Interim Final Rules
November 04 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor issues emergency temporary standard to protect workers from coronavirus
November 04 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, stakeholders sign partnership agreement to train, protect workers from construction hazards on Haribo candy factory project
November 03 - Federal Register 60654:60658 - Modification to the List of Appropriate NRTL Program Test Standards and the Scope of Recognition of Several NRTLs
November 03 - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor schedules meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, Nov. 16
November 01 - Federal Register 86:60297 - 60298 - General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
November 01 - Federal Register 86:60299 - 60301 - SGS North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
November 01 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, El Paso staffing solutions company to continue alliance to protect workers’ safety, health
November 01 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, Manhattan Construction Florida collaborate to promote workplace safety at Southwest Florida International Airport Terminal Expansion Project
October
October 28 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor recognizes Lamar Advertising Co. for its continued commitment to workplace safety, health
October 26 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor initiates rulemaking to protect workers, outdoors and indoors, from heat hazards amid rising temperatures
October 22 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor finds Mississippi concrete products manufacturer, distributor ignored safety measures in Drummonds
October 21 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor finds Midwest trailer sales company failed to ensure workers followed measures to prevent COVID-19 spread
October 21 - OSHA News Release - Investigation of deadly trench collapse finds Colorado company exposed workers to excavation hazards in Johnstown
October 21 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor seeking nominations for newly reestablished Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health
October 20 - OSHA News Release - OSHA launches initiative to protect Midwest workers from occupational exposure to hazardous substances, other health hazards
October 20 - OSHA News Release - Federal investigation of employee injury finds Temple, Texas furniture manufacturer repeatedly exposed workers to amputation hazards
October 20 - Federal Register 86:58104 - 58105 - On-Site Consultation Agreements; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
October 20 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor proposes $38K in fines for Illinois healthcare facility where workers were not fully protected from coronavirus hazards
October 19 - OSHA News Release - Syracuse iron foundry agrees to correct serious hazards, implement enhanced safeguards following US Department of Labor inspection, litigation
October 15 - OSHA News Release - Investigation into worker’s severe arm injury finds Cusseta auto parts manufacturer, supplier willfully ignored safety precautions
October 15 - OSHA News Release - Contractor faces 2 serious citations after US Department of Labor finds safety failures led to welder’s death at Bonner Bridge demolition project
October 14 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor proposes $83K in fines to healthcare facility for failing to protect workers from coronavirus hazards
October 14 - OSHA News Release - For the 6th time in 7 years, federal inspectors find Illinois contractor putting construction workers at risk of industry’s deadliest hazard
October 14 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor investigation of crane collapse, double fatality on Interstate 10 finds Lufkin company failed to assemble crane properly
October 13 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor sues Austin luxury car dealer that retaliated against employee who raised concerns of coronavirus hazards
October 13 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, Mexican Consulate in Boston enter alliance to promote workplace safety, health among New England’s workers
October 13 - OSHA News Release - Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. y Consulado de México en Boston firman alianza para promover seguridad y salud entre trabajadores de New England
October 07 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Ohio paint manufacturer for workplace safety failures following explosion that killed one, injured 8 workers
October 07 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites insurance agency for exposing workers to coronavirus at Denver location where employee died with COVID-19
October 06 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor proposes $300K in fines after inspection finds workers endangered at Missouri nutrition production plant
October 05 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor proposes $136K in fines after worker at Tootsie Roll manufacturing plant suffers amputation injury
October 05 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Valmont Coatings for exposing workers to crushing, other safety hazards after investigation into employee’s death
September
September 30 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor finds Tampa smelter willfully exposed workers to unsafe levels of airborne lead, despite experts’ warning
September 29 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Colorado dairy farm operator for violations after vacuum truck driver suffers fatal injuries in unguarded manure pit
September 28 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor awards more than $11.6M in grants to educate workers, employers on workplace safety, health
September 28 - Federal Register 86:53689 - 53690 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Asbestos in Construction Standard
September 28 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites JBS Foods Inc. for repeated safety failures after worker’s death at Swift Beef’s Colorado facility
September 27 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor proposes $1.67M in fines for Ohio vehicle parts manufacturer after worker dies when crushed by machine
September 24 - Federal Register 86:53117 - 53117 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Permit-Required Confined Spaces
September 21 - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor to hold virtual meeting to solicit public input on OSHA whistleblower program
September 21 - OSHA Trade Release - El Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. celebrará una reunión virtual para solicitar la opinión del público sobre el programa de protección de denunciantes de OSHA
September 21 - OSHA News Release - OSHA finds Ohio contractor continues to defy federal safety requirements to ensure workers use fall protection, placing himself, employees at risk
September 21 - Federal Register 86:52501 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Employer Adoption of Voluntary Health and Safety Standards
September 21 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor again cites Fort Worth masonry company for exposing workers to falls, proposes $216K in penalties
September 20 - Federal Register 86:52223 - 52223 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
September 20 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor announces enhanced, expanded measures to protect workers from hazards of extreme heat, indoors and out
September 17 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Houston transmission line contractor for safety violations following worker’s death and severe injuries to another
September 16 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, the Builders’ Association renew 20-year partnership to train, protect Missouri, Kansas construction workers on job sites
September 15 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor urges workers, employers, public to recognize hazards, ensure safety after Hurricane Nicholas
September 14 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor cites Foundation Food Group Inc. for exposing workers to safety hazards, proposes $154K in penalties
September 14 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor initiative seeks to reduce deaths, injuries, protect workers in New England’s tree, landscaping operations
September 09 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Ohio stone manufacturer for repeatedly exposing workers to machine hazards
September 08 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor awards more than $6.7M in worker safety, health training grants to 37 recipients
September 08 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor awards more than $6.7M in worker safety, health training grants to 37 recipients
September 08 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor awards more than $6.7M in worker safety, health training grants to 37 recipients
September 08 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor awards more than $6.7M in worker safety, health training grants to 37 recipients
September 03 - Federal Register 86:49472 - 49476 - Discrimination Against Employees Exercising Rights Under the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
September 03 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor publishes final interpretive rule amending one of the rules interpreting the OSH Act’s anti-retaliation provision
September 01 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor finds Ohio automotive steel manufacturer continues to expose workers to amputations, other hazards at Canton mill
August
August 31 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor orders railway to pay more than $667K, reinstate two employees after investigation finds whistleblower retaliatory actions
August 30 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor urges workers, employers, public to recognize hazards, ensure safety after Hurricane Ida
August 30 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor urges workers, employers, public to be aware of hazards after Hurricane Ida
August 30 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, Mexican Consulate in Las Vegas enter alliance to promote workplace safety, health in the construction industry
August 26 - OSHA News Release - Judge upholds US Department of Labor citations, $145K in penalties for Denver contractor that ignored safety requirements repeatedly
August 25 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Marietta manufacturer for exposing workers willfully to preventable fall hazards that led to employee’s death
August 25 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor finds Tinton Falls transitional housing facility exposed workers to coronavirus hazards; 11 workers test positive
August 24 - Federal Register 86:47333 - 47335 - UL LLC: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
August 24 - Federal Register 86:47336 - 47338 - SGS North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
August 24 - Federal Register 86:47332 - 47333 - TUV SUD America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
August 24 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, industry leaders, stakeholders call on employers, workers to combat surge in construction worker suicides
August 22 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor urges workers, employers and public to be aware of hazards after Tropical Storm Henri
August 20 - Federal Register 86:46886 - Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH): Notice of Meeting
August 19 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, City of Lubbock mark National Safe Digging Day
August 18 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor proposes $1.3M in penalties for contractor with extensive history of violations after two workers die at Boston dig site
August 17 - Federal Register 86:46017 - 46018 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Respiratory Protection Standard
August 16 - Federal Register 86:45755 - 45759 - Proposed Modification to the List of Appropriate NRTL Program Test Standards and the Scope of Recognition of Several NRTLs
August 16 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Colorado home manufacturing company for continuing to expose workers to falls at Pueblo facility
August 13 - Federal Register 86:44754 - 44754 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Vertical Tandem Lifts for Marine Terminals
August 13 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor partners with Dimeo Construction, Connecticut OSHA, New Haven Building Trades to promote workplace safety
August 13 - OSHA Trade Release - U.S. Department of Labor issues updated guidance on protecting unvaccinated and other at-risk workers from the coronavirus
August 12 - OSHA News Release - Amid recent trench collapses, US Department of Labor reminds South Dakota employers, workers of excavation hazards
August 11 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Safeway Inc. after employee suffers amputations at milk packaging plant
August 10 - Federal Register 86:43681 - 43682 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms Standard (Aerial Lifts)
August 09 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Central Illinois grain cooperative for safety failures following worker engulfment in soybean silo
August 05 - Federal Register 86:42903 - 42904 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Electrical Standards for Construction and for General Industry
August 05 - OSHA Trade Release - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, Aug. 11
August 04 - Federal Register 86:41995 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Methylene Chloride Standard
August 04 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Central New Jersey medical facility, staffing agency for exposing nurses to coronavirus hazards
August 03 - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA partners with National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to revise handbook for small businesses
August 03 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Tavares contractor after finding employer willfully bypassed safety measures that led to worker’s fatal electrocution
August 02 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor initiative seeks to protect Midwest workers in tank cleaning industry from atmospheric, confined space hazards
August 02 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor initiative seeks to protect Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana workers from confined space dangers
July
July 29 - OSHA News Release - Follow-up safety inspection at site of 2019 workplace fatality finds Greenville recycling center continues to put workers at risk
July 29 - OSHA News Release - OSHA finds Ohio contractor exposing residential construction roofers to deadly fall hazards for 6th time in 3 years
July 28 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor seeks information on updating OSHA’s mechanical power presses standard
July 27 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor investigation of severe injury finds Trenton metal manufacturer exposed workers to dangerous machine hazards
July 27 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, Shipbuilders Council of America alliance seeks to promote safe, healthful workplaces in Mid-Atlantic shipyard industry
July 27 - Federal Register 86:40212 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Cotton Dust Standard
July 27 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, Chippewa Valley Technical College reaffirm commitment to train Chippewa Valley workers on job hazards
July 26 - Federal Register 86:40082 - 40083 - Reports of Injuries to Employees Operating Mechanical Power Presses; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of an Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
July 26 - Federal Register 86:40083 - 40085 - Beryllium Standards for General Industry; Extension for the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of the Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
July 23 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor cites Foundation Food Group Inc., three other companies after Jan. 28 investigation finds six deaths were preventable
July 23 - OSHA National News Release - El Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. cita a Foundation Food Group Inc., otras tres compañías después de que una investigación del 28 de enero encuentra que seis muertes eran prevenibles
July 22 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Mobile dredging equipment manufacturer after investigation into 22-year-old worker’s death
July 21 - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA reminds non-profit organizations of available grants for training on workplace hazards, infectious diseases
July 20 - OSHA News Release - Bergen County roofing contractor violates agreement to protect its workers, faces more than $600K in penalties
July 19 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites three employers for exposing workers, residents to asbestos at Missouri residential care facility
July 19 - OSHA News Release - Federal inspection finds El Paso metal stamping manufacturer willfully exposed workers to amputation dangers; worker suffers severe injury
July 16 - OSHA News Release - Federal court orders Chicago-area company to pay whistleblower $95K in back wages after US Department of Labor investigation
July 15 - OSHA News Release - Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. recuerda a los empleadores del Pacífico Noroeste que protejan a los trabajadores contra los peligros del calor
July 15 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor reminds Pacific Northwest employers to protect workers from the dangers of heat illness
July 15 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor files suit against North Texas dental practice, owners for retaliation against employees who reported coronavirus concerns
July 15 - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA, National Demolition Association enter alliance to protect safety, health of demolition contractors
July 15 - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA schedules meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health for August 11
July 15 - OSHA News Release - Colorado court sentences Avon construction company owner to jail, orders restitution for family of worker killed in Granby trench collapse
July 13 - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA issues updated enforcement guidance for inspections in the tree care industry
July 13 - OSHA News Release - Milwaukee metal fabricating facility cited for failing to implement hearing conservation, machine safety programs
July 12 - OSHA News Release - Recognizing anniversary of worker’s death, US Department of Labor urges western New Yorkers to safeguard against hot weather hazards
July 12 - OSHA News Release - OSHA signs alliance with Ohio Agribusiness Association to train, protect workers from grain handling hazards
July 08 - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA extends comment period for COVID-19 healthcare emergency temporary standard
July 08 - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA revises its National Emphasis Program, updates Interim Enforcement Response Plan for COVID-19
July 08 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor urges workers, employers and public to be aware of hazards after Tropical Storm Elsa
July 02 - Federal Register 86:35347 - 35349 - TUV SUD America, Inc.: Applications for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
July 01 - Federal Register 86:35137 - 35138 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim Wheels Standard
July 01 - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA urges fireworks/pyrotechnics industry employers to protect workers as the Fourth of July holiday approaches
July 01 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor orders CSX Transportation Inc. to pay worker who raised safety concerns nearly $222K in back wages, damages
June
June 30 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor finds Oaks Integrated Care failed to protect workers from coronavirus exposure at two New Jersey facilities
June 30 - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA issues compliance directive for enforcing emergency temporary standard to protect healthcare workers from coronavirus
June 29 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor orders Lansing chemical manufacturer to reinstate whistleblower who questioned accounting practices
June 29 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites grain facility for workplace safety failures following dust explosion that severely injured worker
June 28 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor sues Pennsylvania manufacturing company, owner for firing employee in retaliation for reporting safety concerns
June 24 - Federal Register 86:33375 - 33375 - Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, Workplace Safety and Health Training on Infectious Diseases, Including COVID-19 Grants; Availability of Funds and Funding Opportunity Announcement
June 23 - Federal Register 86:32978 - 32980 - Permit-Required Confined Spaces; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
June 23 - Federal Register 86:32980 - 32981 - Asbestos in Construction Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
June 22 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, stakeholders renew alliance to train, protect North Dakota workers from excavation, trenching hazards
June 22 - - National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health Meeting
June 22 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Toccoa plastic recycler for violating safety standards after worker sustains fatal injuries from a fall
June 21 - - On-site Consultation Training Conference
June 17 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor announces availability of more than $21M in grants for training on workplace hazards, infectious diseases
June 16 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites Bronx contractor after 21-year-old laborer erecting scaffolding suffers deadly fall at Brooklyn building project
June 15 - OSHA News Release - Federal inspection finds San Marcos tortilla manufacturer repeatedly exposing workers to amputation dangers
June 15 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Rhode Island medical practice, owner for exposing employees to coronavirus in North Providence, West Greenwich
June 15 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor reminds North Dakota construction contractors that protecting workers from falls is a matter of life, death
June 15 - OSHA News Release - Inspección federal descubre que fabricante de tortillas de San Marcos expuso a sus trabajadores repetidamente a peligros de amputación
June 14 - OSHA News Release - OSHA initiative seeks to protect manufacturing workers in Midwest facilities from hazardous noise levels
June 14 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor honors Montana safety professionals group for continued commitment to workplace safety, health
June 10 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor’s OSHA issues emergency temporary standard to protect health care workers from the coronavirus
June 10 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites pharma, biotech manufacturer for failing to protect workers from coronavirus at Monmouth County facility
June 07 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Cambria grain facility for workplace safety failures following engulfment death of manager in corn silo
June 07 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor implements initiative to conduct random, weekend safety inspections to protect construction workers from falls, trench collapses
June 04 - OSHA Trade Release - U.S. Department of Labor schedules meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
June 04 - OSHA News Release - U.S. Department of Labor partners with OHL North America construction company, University of South Florida to promote workplace safety
June 02 - OSHA News Release - Lack of hazardous energy control safeguards, unexpected steam release led to two workers’ deaths at Department of Veterans Affairs’ West Haven campus
June 01 - OSHA News Release - Fort Myers behavioral healthcare center agrees to revamp its workplace violence prevention program after OSHA investigation of five incidents
May
May 28 - Federal Register 86:28913 - 28915 - Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program Regulation; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
May 28 - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA to participate in Environmental Protection Agency listening sessions on chemical accident prevention regulations
May 27 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor announces new members of Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
May 25 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites two Michigan companies after demolition collapse at Killen Power Plant in Manchester, Ohio, kills two workers
May 24 - Federal Register 86:27901 - 27903 - SGS North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
May 20 - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA issues a notice of informal hearing to discuss updates to the agency’s Hazard Communication Standard
May 20 - OSHA News Release - OSHA’s strategic partnership with Holder Construction, Georgia Tech results in improved workplace safety conditions and increased involvement from workers with their safety
May 20 - Federal Register 86:27482 - 27482 - Preparations for the 40th Session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS)
May 20 - Federal Register 86:27479 - 27480 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; General Provisions and Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmosphere in Shipyards Employment Standards
May 20 - OSHA National News Release - US Department announces OSHA rule proposal to clarify handrail, stair rail system requirements in general industry Walking-Working Surfaces standard
May 19 - Federal Register 86:27117 - 27119 - CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
May 18 - OSHA News Release - OSHA finds three California contractors failed to conduct inspections, identify hazards in investigation of fatal incident at Agua Caliente Casino
May 13 - Federal Register 86:26237 - 26238 - Electrical Standards for Construction and General Industry; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of the Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
May 13 - OSHA News Release - OSHA, Maine Brewers’ Guild, Maine Department of Labor’s Workplace Safety and Health Division partner to promote worker safety
May 10 - Federal Register 86:24898 - 24900 - FM Approvals LLC: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
May 10 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites 6 contractors for exposing workers to falls, other safety hazards at Medford luxury home site; proposes nearly $250K in penalties
May 06 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor proposes $558K in fines for Texas bath, shower manufacturer for willful, repeat safety violations at Waco facility
May 04 - Federal Register 86:23742 - 23744 - Telecommunications Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
May 04 - OSHA News Release - Federal judge finds Bradenton behavioral healthcare center exposed workers to more than 50 attacks by residents, allowed destruction of video evidence
May 03 - Federal Register 86:23432 - 23434 - Vertical Tandem Lifts (VTLs) for Marine Terminals; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
May 03 - Federal Register 86:23434 - 23435 - Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotation Work Platforms (Aerial Lifts) Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
May 03 - OSHA News Release - OSHA reminds storm recovery workers, volunteers to take safety precautions as rain, danger of flash floods continue in Southwestern Missouri
April
April 29 - Federal Register 86:22715 - 22716 - Methylene Chloride Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
April 29 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites Beverly Hills’ Dollar Tree for exposing workers to safety hazards
April 28 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 28 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 28 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 28 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 28 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 28 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 28 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 28 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor observes 2021 Workers Memorial Day as agencies look ahead to stronger worker safety, health protections
April 28 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 28 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 28 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 28 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 28 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites Milwaukee area water technology facility after worker injured falling into water test pit
April 27 - Federal Register 86:22279 - 22281 - Shipyard Employment Standards; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
April 27 - Federal Register 86:22277 - 22278 - Cotton Dust Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
April 27 - Federal Register 86:22278 - 22279 - Slings Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
April 27 - Federal Register 86:22276 - Bloodborne Pathogens Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
April 27 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 27 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 27 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 27 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 27 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety and health
April 27 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers Nebraska lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety and health
April 27 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety and health
April 27 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 27 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 27 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 27 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 27 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety, health
April 27 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites Midwest Warehouse and Distribution System Inc. after one employee dies, 22 sickened by coronavirus
April 27 - OSHA News Release - Workers Memorial Day remembers lives lost on the job, affirms OSHA’s commitment to protect worker’s safety and health
April 23 - OSHA News Release - Global spice importer exposed workers to amputation, struck-by, crushed-by hazards at Jackson facility, federal safety inspection finds
April 22 - Federal Register 86:21350 - 21351 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Hazardous Energy Control Standard (Lockout/Tagout)
April 22 - Federal Register 86:21353 - 21353 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Voluntary Protection Program Information
April 22 - Federal Register 86:21353 - 21355 - MET Laboratories, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
April 21 - OSHA News Release - Excavation company agrees to increase employee training on dangerous trenching hazards prior to 2021 construction season
April 20 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites North American Lighting after maintenance technician suffers facial burns in explosion at Paris, Illinois, facility
April 20 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor opens national dialogue to improve outreach to teens on workplace issues of safety, wages, job training, discrimination
April 16 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor partners with Dellbrook/JKS to promote workplace safety at Massachusetts construction site
April 15 - Federal Register 86:19902 - 19903 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Excavations (Design of Cave-In Protection Systems)
April 15 - Federal Register 86:19903 - 19904 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Powered Industrial Trucks Standard
April 15 - Federal Register 86:19904 - 19905 - Bloodborne Pathogens Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
April 15 - OSHA Trade Release - U.S. Department of Labor to hold meeting to solicit public input on OSHA whistleblower program
April 13 - OSHA Trade Release - OSHA extends comment period for proposed rule to update hazard communication standard
April 13 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Massachusetts tax preparation business for refusing to provide, practice coronavirus safeguards for employees
April 13 - OSHA News Release - OSHA partners with Pennsylvania companies to promote workplace safety during Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center construction
April 09 - Federal Register 86:18557 - 18558 - Respiratory Protection Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
April 09 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, Texas Panhandle construction industry group to continue alliance to protect workers’ safety, health
April 08 - OSHA News Release - North Florida contractor faces $61K in federal penalties for exposing employees to fall hazards at Jacksonville-area worksite
April 07 - Federal Register 86:18073 - Ballard Marine Construction; Withdrawal of Application for Variance and Revocation of Interim Order
April 07 - Federal Register 86:18073 - 18076 - SGS North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
April 06 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor cites Waterville auto body manufacturing plant for numerous willful, serious violations
April 02 - Federal Register 86:17408 - 17410 - The Vinyl Chloride Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
April 02 - Federal Register 86:17410 - 17411 - Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim Wheels; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
April 02 - OSHA News Release - OSHA continues investigation into January fatal incident at Foundation Food Group Services in Gainesville
April 01 - OSHA News Release - OSHA, Austin Power Partners Construction, labor unions sign partnership to promote construction safety on O’Hare Airport Terminal 5 expansion project
April 01 - OSHA News Release - New York-based petroleum carrier pays $375K to seaman fired for cooperating with barge explosion investigation
March
March 31 - OSHA News Release - New York contractor agrees to cease digging excavations, pay $135K in penalties, after 2020 fatal Long Island trench collapse
March 29 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites Ohio production facility for exposing employees to dangerous confined space, machine, other hazards
March 26 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites Seneca Foods after worker suffers serious injuries after being struck by forklift at Wisconsin facility
March 26 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor files lawsuit alleging Texas hotel operator illegally fired worker who sought medical care for carbon monoxide exposure
March 25 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor files federal complaint seeking damages for whistleblower fired for reporting unsafe conditions at Missouri plant
March 24 - Federal Register 86:15722 - 15723 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Material Hoists, Personnel Hoists and Elevators
March 24 - OSHA News Release - Worker’s injury at Fargo grain bin yields employer’s commitment to improve workplace safety, protect employees
March 18 - OSHA News Release - OSHA alliance with West Virginia University Safety & Health Extension, West Virginia State Consultation Program promotes workplace safety, health
March 17 - Federal Register 86:14558 - Rules of Practice and Procedure Concerning Filing and Service and Amended Rules Concerning Filing and Service
March 16 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor, El Paso Association of Contractors renew alliance to protect safety, health of construction workers
March 15 - Federal Register 86:14344 - 14344 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH): Notice of Meeting
March 15 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites New Jersey frozen dessert manufacturer after second amputation injury on same machine
March 12 - OSHA National News Release - OSHA launches program to protect high-risk workers from coronavirus, focuses on employers that retaliate against workers with safety concerns
March 11 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites Chicago container shipping company after employee suffers leg amputation, crushed pelvis when run over by powered industrial vehicle
March 10 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor orders one of the nation’s largest railway companies to pay more than $290K in damages, reinstate whistleblower
March 08 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor again cites Oklahoma construction contractor for exposing workers to serious trenching, excavation hazards
March 03 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites BEF Foods Inc.’s Lima facility after production worker suffers partial arm amputation from cleaning auger
March 02 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor collaborates with Brasfield & Gorrie to promote workplace safety at Birmingham construction site
March 01 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor encourages industry employers, stakeholders to join OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
March 01 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor orders Oklahoma roofing, building products’ company to reinstate, pay damages to whistleblowers
February
February 26 - Federal Register 86:11796 - 11802 - Standard on Confined Spaces in Construction; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
February 26 - Federal Register 86:11794 - 11796 - FM Approvals LLC: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
February 26 - OSHA News Release - OSHA finds workers on unprotected 3-story roof, cites Ohio contractor for exposing workers to fall hazards
February 26 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites West Farmington contractor after 14-year-old installing roofing materials suffers critical injuries in fall
February 25 - OSHA News Release - OSHA signs alliance with South Dakota One Call, SDSU Engineering Extension Program to train, protect workers from excavation hazards
February 25 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor collaborates with Brasfield & Gorrie to promote workplace safety at Florida construction site
February 23 - OSHA News Release - OSHA cites Missouri auto parts manufacturer for failing to implement, enforce coronavirus protections as exposure leads to press operator’s death
February 23 - Federal Register 86:10998 - 11001 - UL LLC: Applications for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
February 23 - Federal Register 86:11005 - 11008 - CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
February 23 - Federal Register 86:10997 - 10998 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act
February 23 - OSHA News Release - OSHA, Consulate General of Ecuador establish alliance to train Chicago-area Ecuadorian workers, protect them from job hazards
February 22 - OSHA News Release - OSHA recognizes Buckeye oil, gas industry organization as Alliance Program Ambassador for its commitment to workplace safety, health
February 19 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor announces OSHA will investigate complaints of whistleblower retaliation under new antitrust, money laundering laws
February 17 - OSHA News Release - US Department of Labor proposes $264K in fines for Montana manufacturer, staffing agency for serious, willful violations following finger amputation
February 17 - Federal Register 86:9955 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Gain Handling Facilities Standard
February 17 - OSHA News Release - OSHA alleges Missouri plumbing contractor exposed worker to unprotected trench despite agreement to implement trench safety program
February 10 - Federal Register 86:8924 - 8925 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Mechanical Power Presses Standard
February 10 - Federal Register 86:8925 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Steel Erection Standard
February 10 - Federal Register 86:8925 - 8926 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment Standard
February 10 - OSHA National News Release - US Department of Labor cites Trinity Rail and Maintenance Services for confined space violations in August 2020 fatality investigation
February 09 - Federal Register 86:8687 - Rules of Practice and Procedure Concerning Filing and Service and Amended Rules Concerning Filing and Service; Correction
February 05 - OSHA Trade Release - US Department of Labor’s OSHA issues proposed rule to update hazard communication standard
February 02 - Federal Register 86:7807 - 7808 - Rules of Practice and Procedure Concerning Filing and Service and Amended Rules Concerning Filing and Service; Correction
January
January 29 - - COVID-19 Guidance Press Call
January 21 - Federal Register 86:6368 - 6370 - MET Laboratories, Inc.: Applications for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
January 13 - OSHA Trade Release - U.S. Department of Labor Announces Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties
January 12 - OSHA News Release - U.S. Department of Labor Elevates Lehigh Valley Committee to Alliance Program Ambassador Status to Promote Workplace Safety and Health
January 11 - Federal Register 86:1772 - 1795 - Rules of Practice and Procedure Concerning Filing and Service and Amended Rules Concerning Filing and Service
January 11 - Federal Register 86:1834 - 1857 - Rules of Practice and Procedure Concerning Filing and Service and Amended Rules Concerning Filing and Service
January 11 - OSHA National News Release - ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers And Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
January 04 - OSHA Trade Release - U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Specific Employers to Submit Required 2020 Injury and Illness Data by March 2, 2021
