November 19, 2019 • Volume 18, Issue 21 • A twice-monthly newsletter with information about workplace safety and health.

Holiday Workplace Safety
OSHA has resources to help keep workers safe during the holiday shopping season as they work to get merchandise from the warehouse to your home.


Preventing Cold Stress
Make sure you are properly protected from cold stress and other winter weather hazards.
Workplace Safety Meeting
The National Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health will meet December 12 in Washington, D.C.


Improving Safety Training
The deadline for providing public input on how to improve access to OSHA’s online training classes is December 9.
Small Business Recognized for Reducing Injuries
A Florida construction company worked with OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program to emphasize safety and reduce injury rates.

Fall Protection Violations
A framing contractor faces $31,879 in penalties for exposing workers to fall hazards.


Worker Safety Violations
A utility pole company was cited $18,564 following a heat-related fatality.