Key OSHA Dates OSHA has released important dates for compliance assistance and outreach. Check out the list below to remain informed in 2019!
ARLINGTON, VA – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reports that 27 mining fatalities occurred in 2018 – the second lowest number ever recorded. Eighteen fatalities occurred at surface operations; nine occurred in underground mines. Approximately 250,000 miners work across 12,000 U.S. metal/nonmetal mines, and 83,000 miners work in the nation’s […]
CEMEX USA continued its dedication to improving workplace safety and employee health by starting the new year with Safety Week 2019, an annual company-wide initiative focused on achieving Zero4Life at its hundreds of facilities across the United States. To begin the annual event, operations at CEMEX USA plants and facilities stopped for 60-90 minutes Monday, […]
Winter brings a new set of safety challenges to construction. Ice, snow, wind, freezing temperatures and poor visibility — all add risk. If you experience winter in your location, think about prepping these three aspects of your business: your team, your equipment and your site. Train the team OSHA recommends that all vehicle and equipment […]
On the front lines with Fisher Phillips While it is not comparable to David Letterman’s Top 10 lists, at a recent industry gathering, OSHA announced its annual top 10 violations for fiscal year 2018 (Oct. 1, 2017 through Sept. 30, 2018). For those who have followed these lists in past years, there is a substantial […]