July 27, 2015 OSHA finds Shoreline Foundation Inc. exposes workers to drowning, fall and impalement hazards Marine construction company was issued citations for safety hazards twice in two months Emp
Full article: OSHA finds Shoreline Foundation Inc. exposes workers to drowning, fall and impalement hazards
Source: OSHA News Release
Zareena Investments Inc. doing business as Super Cleaners in San Antonio cited by OSHA…again
July 27, 2015 Zareena Investments Inc. doing business as Super Cleaners in San Antonio cited by OSHA…again The company failed to provide proof of correcting prior OSHA violations Employer name: Zar
Full article: Zareena Investments Inc. doing business as Super Cleaners in San Antonio cited by OSHA…again
Source: OSHA News Release
Federal Employees’ Compensation Act reform
The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act has had no significant changes for 40 years. Now, policymakers and politicians are debating how to balance appropriate use of taxpayer funds with ensuring injured workers receive appropriate benefits.
Full article: Federal Employees’ Compensation Act reform
Source: Workers’ compensation
Safety Leadership: The data gap: What your employees may not be telling you
This month, Rebecca Timmins from DEKRA Insight discusses how employers can “set the stage” for accurate – and honest – information sharing.
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Source: Safety Leadership
Employee's death at International Paper's Ticonderoga plant preventable
U.S. Department of Labor | July 24, 2015 BOS 2015-139 Employee’s death at International Paper’s Ticonderoga plant ‘preventable’ OSHA cites paper manufacturer for willful, repeated, serious safety vio
Full article: Employee’s death at International Paper’s Ticonderoga plant preventable
Source: OSHA News Release
Safety Leadership: Right people, right place: Getting and growing safety talent
This month, Erika Gwilt from DEKRA Insight discusses what leaders can do – as experts and skilled employees retire – to select and develop talent to keep safety moving forward.
Full article: Safety Leadership: Right people, right place: Getting and growing safety talent
Source: Safety Leadership
Fume extraction system
The FILTAIR Capture 5 Fume Extraction System is now available in a 208-230-volt, single-phase model, making it suitable for use in small shops, rural areas or areas in facilities without access to industrial three-phase power.
Full article: Fume extraction system
Source: Facility safety
Vacuum pump exhaust filters
MV Oil Mist Eliminators fit onto the exhaust of a vacuum pump to create a cleaner and safer environment in small production and assembly areas.
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Source: Facility safety
Pennsylvania safety committee program cuts workers’ comp costs, state claims
Harrisburg, PA – Hundreds of workplaces in Pennsylvania have taken advantage of a state-sanctioned program that promotes safety and reduces workers’ compensation costs through the establishment of safety committees, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.
Full article: Pennsylvania safety committee program cuts workers’ comp costs, state claims
Source: Workers’ compensation
NIOSH to host webinar May 29 on disability prevention, management
Washington – NIOSH is offering a free webinar on May 29 for professionals to learn more about disability prevention and management programs.
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Source: Workers’ compensation