by Editorial Staff | Nov 14, 2023 | BLS, Latest News, OSHA
A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report revealed that employers reported increased nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022. This surge within private industry workplaces showed a 7.5 percent rise from 2021 and raised significant concerns within the...
by Editorial Staff | Nov 7, 2023 | Latest News, NLRB, OSHA, whistleblower
On October 31st, 2023, two federal agencies announced that they joined forces to fortify whistleblower protections in the workplace. Accordingly, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) shared details about this collaboration. In...
by Editorial Staff | Nov 6, 2023 | Latest News, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
As stated in a November 3 news release, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently cited a construction company that failed to institute proper fall prevention measures. In this case, the incident occurred at a Glen Cove, New York, worksite on...
by Erick Lange | Oct 18, 2023 | Federal Labor Law, Latest News, NIOSH, OSHA, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Workplace Hazards
On October 12th, 2023, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced that they will launch a national survey of employers to assess current respirator use and practices in the workplace. This is the first time since 2001 that the agency...
by PC Editorial Staff | Oct 4, 2023 | DOJ, Federal Labor Law, Latest News, OSHA, State Labor Law, whistleblower
On September 28th, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it will hold an online meeting to gather input on its whistleblower program. The meeting is open to the public and will allow OSHA to hear public comments and suggestions....
by PC Editorial Staff | Sep 6, 2023 | Latest News, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently proposed changes to regulations related to authorized employee representation during OSHA inspections in the workplace. Specifically, the proposed rule clarifies existing regulation under the...
