Category: Safety and Regulation Compliance

Washington – An OSHA final rule that requires personal protective equipment in the construction industry to properly fit every worker goes into effect on January 11th. Scheduled for publication on December 12, the regulation aligns 1926.95 with the PPE requirements in OSHA's General Industrial and Marine Standards. For example, 1910.132(d)(1)(iii) requires employers to “select PPE… Continue reading OSHA is finalizing regulation regarding the suitability of PPE in construction

According to reports from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.39 million fires in the United States in 2023. An estimated 3,670 civilians died and 13,350 civilians were injured in these fires. As fires continue to be a major threat across the United States, comprehensive fire protection is… Continue reading Fast Fire Watch Guards protect America's homes and businesses from fire risks

What common violations result in citations? It's one thing to see which OSHA regulations are regularly violated; It's another thing to recognize which unsafe practices lead to OSHA citations. Let's take a look at each of the four fall-related violations. General fall protection requirements Regarding general fall protection requirements, OSHA officers may issue citations for… Continue reading A focus on fall protection

Washington – OSHA has updated its guidance on protecting workers from arc flash hazards. Protecting Employees from Electric Arc Flash Hazards provides tips for employers on implementing administrative controls and using personal protective equipment, as well as identifying and assessing hazards. “This new policy is a game changer and couldn’t have come at a more… Continue reading Protecting Against Arc Flash Hazards: OSHA Updates Guidance

Seyfarth summary: With another dramatic shift from a pro-worker Democratic administration to a second Trump administration, we believe OSHA is likely to shift away from its current enforcement-heavy agenda and focus more on engaging with the business community. As we try to anticipate the changes of a second Trump administration supported (albeit by very slim… Continue reading Radical change at OSHA during the second Trump administration? – Health and Safety – Employment and Human Resources

The Klein Tools 87023 XXL full body harness is a reliable and durable safety harness that provides maximum protection for workers at height. Designed with comfort and safety in mind, this harness is perfect for those who need full-body support when working in elevated areas. Made from high quality materials, Klein Tools tableware is designed… Continue reading Klein Tools 87023 Xxl Full Body Harness Li

The long-awaited study of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District's coverage standards underscores what many have argued for decades: Summerland desperately needs a new fire station. “Station 2 poses a health and safety risk and should be temporarily relocated and then permanently replaced,” said Stewart Gary of CityGate, the company hired to conduct the $86,000 study.… Continue reading Summerland Fire Department Top Priority, Study Says | News

In anticipation of a stronger RV market in 2025, the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) will host a webinar in collaboration with KPA, a leader in dealer environment, health and safety (EHS), on December 19 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Solutions. Those interested in this free webinar can register here. This session, “Regulatory Insights for RV… Continue reading RVDA and KPA Webinar Highlighting Business Growth and Challenges in 2025

Few female miners – about one in 200 – show signs of pneumoconiosis, researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found in a recently published study. In honor of National Miners' Day on December 6, NIOSH Director John Howard, MD, highlighted the new research in his “From the Director's Desk” column… Continue reading NIOSH: Few female miners show signs of pneumoconiosis

File photo | Photo: US Army/Kerry Solan A Lake Zurich roofing company faces more than $260,000 in fines after the contractor was cited for 13 violations, including repeated exposure resulting in potentially fatal falls for workers, according to OSHA. Inspectors from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) observed Fino Exterior… Continue reading Lake Zurich roofer is accused of subjecting workers to repeated falls