by PC Editorial Staff | Jun 28, 2022 | Biden Administration, DOL, EBSA, FLSA, OSHA, WHD
On June 21st, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its Spring 2022 regulatory agenda as a part of the Biden-Harris administration’s semiannual Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. As required by Executive Order 12866, the...
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 | Jun 7, 2022 | DOL, Federal Labor Law, OSHA, Workplace Hazards
On June 3rd, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited two more Dollar General Stores for OSHA safety violations. OSHA safety inspections at two of the discount retailer’s locations revealed blocked emergency exit doors. These findings are...
by PC Editorial Staff | May 17, 2022 | OSHA, workers' comp, Workplace Hazards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on May 10th, 2022, that its regional emphasis program to prevent hearing loss will move into the enforcement phase on May 17. Specifically, the emphasis program covers manufacturing industries...
by PC Editorial Staff | May 3, 2022 | DOL, OSHA, Workplace Hazards, workplace violence
Recently, an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation surrounding a fatal shooting at a mall in Boise, Idaho revealed repeated exposures to workplace violence hazards. Specifically, Professional Security Consultants Inc., based in Los...
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...