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Recent News

Guam contractor faces $1 million OSHA fine
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement actions against a contractor in Guam and a food manufacturer in Pennsylvania for serious safety violations.
Ohio manufacturer facing $314K OSHA fine
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement action against an automotive components supplier in Ohio for serious safety violations. OSHA also announced that from April 22 to 25, the agency is hosting multiple events in recognition of Workers Memorial on April 28
Florida contractor cited in heat-related death
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement actions against a farm labor contractor in Florida and a roofing contractor in Kansas for serious safety violations.
Auto recycler to pay $868K OSHA fine following settlement
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement actions against an auto recycler in New Jersey and a construction contractor in Connecticut for serious safety violations.
 
 

New Training

PowerPoints

Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction: Preventing Exposure
Use this presentation and associated materials to train employees in construction exposed to hazardous silica dust on the health hazards and necessary precautions for work with silica dust.
 

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Chart Builder Updates

Arizona–Enforcement–Fines and Penalties: The state has updated its fines and penalties for 2024.

California–Enforcement–Fines and Penalties: The state has updated its fines and penalties for 2024.

Iowa–Enforcement–Fines and Penalties: The state has updated its fines and penalties for 2024.

Minnesota–Enforcement–Fines and Penalties: The state has updated its fines and penalties for 2024.

Nevada–Enforcement–Fines and Penalties: The state has updated its fines and penalties for 2024.

New Mexico–Enforcement–Fines and Penalties: The state has updated its fines and penalties for 2024.

North Carolina–Enforcement–Fines and Penalties: The state has updated its fines and penalties for 2024.

Oregon–Enforcement–Fines and Penalties: The state has updated its fines and penalties for 2024.

Utah–Enforcement–Fines and Penalties: The state has updated its fines and penalties for 2024.

Wyoming–Enforcement–Fines and Penalties: The state has updated its fines and penalties for 2024.
 

Resources

Employee Newsletters

May 2024 Customizable Safety Employee Newsletter
This month's issue includes information on foot protection (choosing the right type); hotel housekeeping ergonomics (bathroom cleaning); landscaping safety (using lawn mowers); and personal fall protection system (inspecting lanyards).
 

White Papers

'See you in court': DOL safety litigation
When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cites an employer for safety and health violations, the employer may simply document steps taken to abate the workplace hazards and arrange to pay the OSHA penalties.
 

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