OSHA releases 2020 penalty amounts
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released new maximum penalty amounts in January, increasing roughly 1.7%.
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Shutdown slows annual increase of OSHA penalties
New penalty levels will be implemented when shutdown ends and final rule can be published in the federal register.
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Workplace deaths decline in 2017, but Colorado construction deaths rise
Falls and opioid use continue to present major threats to workplace safety.
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Summer stress: Protecting workers from heat exposure
Outdoor workers must consider their risk of heat-related illnesses or death.
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Worker groups petition OSHA for heat-stress standard
In mid-July, a coalition of groups petitioned OSHA to adopt a standard for protecting workers from extreme heat.
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Safe and Sound Week starts Aug. 13
Visit OSHA campaign website to download resources and host your own safety event.
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OSHA extends crane safety rule comment period
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced on Friday that it has extended the comment period regarding a proposed crane
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OSHA issues proposed crane safety rule
OSHA’s new rule would require employers to conduct ongoing evaluations of operators.
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DOL, OSHA make inflation adjustment to safety penalties
Penalties for OSHA violations increased 2% in 2018.
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