August 8, 2019 • Volume 18, Issue 14 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.
Safe + Sound Week
OSHA kicks off Safe + Sound Week on August 12, joining businesses and organizations nationwide to recognize the importance and successes of workplace safety and health programs.
Court Ruling
A construction company and its president were found to be in contempt of court after failing to pay $412,000 in OSHA penalties.
Leading Indicators
A new OSHA webpage shows how businesses can improve safety and health programs by tracking workplace conditions and events to prevent injuries or illnesses before they occur.
Water. Rest. Shade.
Prepare for hot environments, whether indoors or outdoors. OSHA has resources to keep workers safe from heat.
Read about more OSHA enforcement cases.
Emergency Response
OSHA-trained safety consultants are ready to provide assistance to recovery workers following natural disasters such as earthquakes and tornados.
Construction Safety
OSHA will address injury and illness prevention in the construction industry at the Chicago Build Expo on September 19-20.
Tree Care Safety
OSHA has solutions to keep tree care workers safe from falls and falling objects, electrocution, and other hazards.
On-Site Consultation
A new brochure explains how OSHA’s no-cost and confidential On-Site Consultation Program can help small businesses reduce the likelihood of worker injuries or illnesses and save on workers’ compensation costs.
Chemical Safety
Newly developed guidance compares the U.S. and Canada's regulatory process and labeling of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
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