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For those companies facing a slow-down in production related to the COVID-19 outbreak, it may be a good time to revamp safety programs. (Photo: Visoot Uthairam, Dreamstime.com)

Business Management Labor and Safety

Most common OSHA violations highlight ongoing risks

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 David McLain 175 Views 0 Comments osha, worker safety

For those companies facing a slow-down in production related to the COVID-19 outbreak, it may be a good time to

OSHA announced smaller increases for penalties this year. (Photo: Kostyantin Pankin, Dreamstime)

Business Management Labor and Safety Legislation and Regulation

OSHA releases 2020 penalty amounts

February 11, 2020 Danielle Andrus 429 Views 0 Comments osha

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released new maximum penalty amounts in January, increasing roughly 1.7%.

2019 OSHA penalties will increase when the shutdown ends. (Photo: Kostayantin Pankin, Dreamstime)

Business Management Labor and Safety Legislation and Regulation

Shutdown slows annual increase of OSHA penalties

January 18, 2019January 23, 2019 Danielle Andrus 493 Views 0 Comments osha, worker safety

New penalty levels will be implemented when shutdown ends and final rule can be published in the federal register.

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Industry and Economy Labor and Safety

Workplace deaths decline in 2017, but Colorado construction deaths rise

January 18, 2019January 21, 2019 Amy Guettler 772 Views 0 Comments construction industry, osha, trends, worker safety

Falls and opioid use continue to present major threats to workplace safety.

OSHA doesn’t have a specific heat-related standard, but it does require that employers protect workers from known safety hazards. (Photo: Photographerlondon, Dreamstime)

Business Management Labor and Safety