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Recent News

Forklift fatality at Boston’s Logan Airport nets serious citations
Rochester, New York, maintenance firm Oxford Airport Technical Services faces $46,096 in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines following the fatal injury of a forklift operator at Boston’s Logan International Airport, the agency announced March 11.
Georgia chemical manufacturer facing $289K OSHA fine
Atlanta chemical manufacturer Southern Industrial Chemicals Inc. (operating as SIC Technologies) is facing $289,439 in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) penalties following agency safety and health inspections, OSHA announced March 8.
Alabama brick maker facing $124K OSHA fine for silica exposure
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement action against a brick manufacturer and an electrical contractor, both in Alabama, for serious safety violations.
New Jersey frozen food plant facing $551K OSHA fine
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement actions against a frozen food manufacturer in New Jersey and a truck washing company in Kansas for serious safety violations.
Georgia contractor facing $308K OSHA fine for trench collapse
A Macon, Georgia, plumbing contractor faces $308,125 in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) penalties following a fatal trench collapse that claimed the life of a 20-year-old worker and hospitalized another
NIOSH observing road work zone ‘stand-down’
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and its partners will observe a National Work Zone Awareness Week from April 15 to April 19 focused on the safety of road construction workers
 
 

Regulatory Activity

Exciting news!

We're thrilled to announce that starting this week, your Regulatory Activity updates will be conveniently delivered straight to your inbox via our dedicated EHS RegUpdate email. Expect to receive these essential updates every Tuesday and Friday.

 

Stay informed, stay ahead. Keep an eye on your inbox for the latest in regulatory activity!

Sample EHS RegUpdate email

 
 

New Training

PowerPoints

Hours-of-Service Rules
Use this presentation and associated materials to train CMV drivers involved in interstate commerce on regulations regarding hours of service (HOS).
Training the Trainer: Effective Techniques for Dynamic Training
Use this presentation and associated materials to train people within your organization who will be delivering training on the fundamentals of designing and delivering effective training.
 

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Plan Builder Updates

California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan–This plan will help you comply with California Senate Bill (SB) No. 553 requiring a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (Plan) for covered employers that must be implemented by July 1, 2024.
 

 

Resources

Employee Newsletters

April 2024 Customizable Safety Employee Newsletter
This month's issue includes information on flammable liquids (handling them safely); forklifts (operating safely around pedestrians); hand protection (cut-resistant gloves); and head protection (inspecting and maintaining your hard hat).
 

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