by Editorial Staff | May 23, 2024 | DOL, HazCom, Latest News, OSHA
On May 20th, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule updating the current Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Specifically, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created the update to better protect workers. Explicitly, the...
by PC Editorial Staff | Mar 21, 2023 | DOL, HazCom, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
Recently, investigators from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that an oil and gas waste company in Texas failed to protect workers from chemical inhalation hazards. Subsequently, an employee suffered fatal exposure to hydrogen sulfide...
by PC Editorial Staff | Dec 20, 2022 | BLS, HazCom, OSHA, Workplace Hazards, workplace violence
On December 16th, 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its 2021 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), providing a count of workplace fatalities in the U.S. during the calendar year. In total, the BLS recorded 5,190 workplace fatalities in...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jun 28, 2022 | GHS, HazCom, OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced that an Atlanta, Georgia, recycling company will pay over $311K after an investigation revealed that the company repeatedly exposed workers to chemical hazards in the workplace. Additionally,...
by PC Editorial Staff | Apr 26, 2022 | HazCom, OSHA, workers' comp, Workplace Hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released their Top Ten OSHA Violations list for Fiscal Year 2021. This annual list highlights the top ten most frequently cited OSHA standards over the fiscal year. OSHA compiles the list following inspections...
by PC Editorial Staff | Apr 19, 2022 | HazCom, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently launched the first National Emphasis Program (NEP) to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries. Secretary Marty Walsh and Vice President Kamala Harris announced the NEP at the Sheet Metal Workers...
