by PC Editorial Staff | Jul 11, 2023 | General Duty Clause, Latest News, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
This month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that a construction contractor in American Samoa must pay over $1 million in new penalties for failing to provide adequate fall protection. In fact, since 2018, OSHA has cited the same...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jul 5, 2023 | DOL, Federal Labor Law, General Duty Clause, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced that an owner of a roofing business in Maine is personally liable for nearly $1.6 million when they willfully exposed workers to fall hazards resulting in a fatality. Before the fatal incident and subsequent...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jun 13, 2023 | DOL, Federal Labor Law, General Duty Clause, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
As wildfires north of the U.S. continue to create air pollution hazards in parts of the country, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has urged U.S. employers to protect outdoor workers from wildfire hazards and poor air quality. OSHA recently...
by PC Editorial Staff | May 9, 2023 | Federal Labor Law, General Duty Clause, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
This month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a National Emphasis Program to prevent falls. According to OSHA, fall hazards are the number one cause of fatal workplace injuries. Additionally, they are the most frequently cited violation...