U.S. Department of Labor | Dec. 16, 2015 Plaster workers made to work above two stories at two Ohio construction sites without guard rails or fall protection 26 Ohio workers died in job-related falls in 2014Employer name: B & B Plastering, Leavittsburg, Ohio Citations issued: Dec. 10, 2015 Investigation findings: The U.S. Department of Labor’s …
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Batavia, Illinois, builder exposes workers to dangerous fall hazards
U.S. Department of Labor | Dec. 2, 2015 Batavia, Illinois, builder exposes workers to dangerous fall hazards OSHA proposes fines of $103K for lack of fall protection at residential job site BATAVIA, Ill. – Falls were the leading cause of death for construction workers last year, accounting for nearly 40 percent* of construction fatalities. Yet, …
Fall Protection Training Bundle Download
Click Here to download the FREE fall protection training bundle. Fall Protection Training Video on DVD Provides the information employees need to work safely when they are “off the ground”, and satisfies the major training requirements. View Product Fall Prevention for General Industry Shows some of the most common fall hazards and explains how …
Where OSHA is Targeting Inspections Now: New Priorities
OSHA’s new inspection weighting re-prioritizes what its safety officers will focus on, beginning with the start of the new federal fiscal year on Oct. 1, 2015. What hazards are going to receive more attention from inspectors? Traditionally, OSHA would count the number of inspections each year as a metric. At its peak, the federal agency …
OSHA Fines Set to Rise in 2016
It has long been lamented by those trying to rein in employers with poor safety performance, that OSHA has not had the teeth to enforce regulations the way they need to be enforced. From understaffing to penalties that are minuscule compared to penalties imposed by other government agencies, fear of OSHA enforcement has taken a …
What Do Your Safety Peers Think About OSHA?
We asked our readers a series of questions about how OSHA does its job. Here’s what your peers had to say: Q: How do you feel about OSHA’s recent enforcement efforts? They’re just about right: 63% They aren’t severe enough: 25% They are too severe: 11%. Q: Do you think OSHA fines are: Just about …
OSHA cites Affordable Exteriors for 4th time in 3 years, proposes more than $112K in fines
Nov. 23, 2015 Bloomer, Wisconsin, roofing contractor endangers workers, ignores safety regulations OSHA cites Affordable Exteriors for 4th time in 3 years, proposes more than $112K in fines BLOOMER, Wis. – For the fourth time in three years, a Bloomer roofing contractor was found ignoring laws – twice by federal inspectors and twice by state …
OSHA proposes $84K in fines for Tomra NY Recycling LLC
Nov. 13, 2015 Employee struck by forklift at Schenectady recycling facility OSHA proposes $84K in fines for Tomra NY Recycling LLC Employer name: Tomra NY Recycling LLC, 31 Opus Blvd., Schenectady, New York 12306 Reason for inspection: A worker at the company’s Schenectady recycling facility was operating a baler on May 14, 2015, when he …
Is Your Company Ripe for a Serious Injury?
The absence of injuries does not denote the presence of safety. In fact, a series of near misses indicates a problem in your safety management. Here are some important safety factors that identify whether your shop is at heightened risk of a serious injury or fatality. Unlike others in your industry, you’ve never had a …