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(VIDEO) JUST IN TIME: OSHA Inspector Arrives at Excavation Site in the Nick of Time
Related Training DVDs: Excavations: Safe Work Essentials Training Educates workers that every soil is different, no two excavations are the same, and every situation can be hazardous. View Product Excavations, Trenching and Shoring Training Covers: Overview of protective systems, regulatory requirement, best safety practices, & more. View Product Trenching & Shoring Safety – DVD Training …
Cleveland manufacturer exposes workers to amputation, other hazards
U.S. Department of Labor | August 18, 2015 Cleveland manufacturer exposes workers to amputation, other hazards. OSHA proposes penalties of $59K for 13 safety violations.Employer name: Voss Industries LLC Investigation site: 2168 W. 25th Street, Cleveland, Ohio Investigation findings: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Cleveland Office issued 12 serious and …
Painesville, Ohio-based Dyson Corp. failed to use machine safety procedures
U.S. Department of Labor | August 20, 2015 23-year-old worker loses part of finger in machine Painesville, Ohio-based Dyson Corp. failed to use machine safety proceduresPAINESVILLE, Ohio – A 23-year-old machine operator making nuts and bolts suffered a partial amputation of his right middle finger when it was caught in a machine at a Painesville …
OSHA again cites Kapco Inc. after portion of employee’s finger amputated
Aug. 4, 2015 OSHA again cites Kapco Inc. after portion of employee’s finger amputated; co-worker has similar injury in 2014 on same machine More than $207K in proposed fines for Osceola, Wisconsin, metal stamping facilityOSCEOLA, Wis. – Just one year after a worker amputated part of her right index finger on a spot welding machine …
Trucking company fined $156K for exposing workers to a variety of safety and health hazards
Aug. 7, 2015 Trucking company fined $156K for exposing workers to a variety of safety and health hazardsEmployer name: Transporter Maintenance and Inspection LLC, a subsidiary of L & B Holdings LLC in Port Allen, Louisiana Citations issued: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the employer on Aug. 6, 2015 …
Survey: Certification Boosts Safety Managers’ Salaries
Good news for safety managers who hold certification in the field: A new survey says you’re likely making more money than safety managers who aren’t certified. And safety manager salaries are up overall from two years ago. Six safety and industrial hygienist associations partnered on the survey and received responses from 9,258 practitioners. The median …
Why Your Safety Culture Thrives on Conversation, not Assumptions
Normally, you assess an organization’s safety culture by observing how employees translate the company’s principles, values, attitudes, and goals into their behavior and decision-making. This seems like a pretty straightforward method, but beware of drawing conclusions based only on observations—you’ll fall into the assumptions trap. I’ve fallen into this myself by relying on direct observations …
Southcross Energy Partners GP LLC fined $112K for 7 safety violations
July 29, 2015 Releasing highly hazardous chemicals lands Gregory, Texas, energy facility in hot water with OSHA Southcross Energy Partners GP LLC fined $112K for 7 safety violations Employer name: Southcross Energy Partners GP LLC Site: Gregory, Texas, with headquarters in Dallas Date cited: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the midstream cryogenic natural …