Category: Safety and Regulation Compliance

JANUARY 13TH1874 – The original Tompkins Square Riot. As unemployed workers demonstrated in New York's Tompkins Square Park, a detachment of mounted police charged into the crowd and beat men, women and children with batons.1924 – As the nation debates a constitutional amendment to curb the widespread practice of brutal overwork of children in factories… Continue reading This Week in Labor History January 13-19

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced Jan. 13 that it has suspended its efforts to set a final COVID-19 safety standard to protect health care workers. The agency said it was suspending its efforts due to the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, adding that any ongoing risk of COVID-19 to which health… Continue reading OSHA ends effort to set COVID-19 safety standard

About this event Add to calendar Join NC State Industry Expansion Solutions for an insightful webinar on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Hazard Communication Standard, presented by Julie Martin of the North Carolina Department of Labor. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of OSHA requirements for effective hazard communication in the workplace. Learn how… Continue reading Chemical Safety and Hazard Communication Webinar

Quick hits Wildfires in the Los Angeles area have led to evacuation orders affecting tens of thousands of residents and creating dangerous travel conditions. Employers affected by the disaster may need to consider their emergency preparedness plans, immediate workplace safety risks, and employment and staffing concerns while maintaining essential business functions. Wildfires caused by strong… Continue reading Wildfires impact employer obligations in LA

Preventing electrical accidents by following best practices for safe work environments will help everyone get home at the end of the day. Now is a good time to review some of the best practices. In this overview, we discuss why electrical safety is so important, common causes of electrical injuries, the best ways to prevent… Continue reading Preventing Electrical Accidents: Best Practices for Safe Work Environments

GLENCOE, IL – A north suburban contractor faces $266,175 in fines after federal workplace safety inspectors found employees working on a Glencoe roof without fall protection in August. Miguel Reyes of Zion does business as Corner Construction Corp., according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Violations discovered Aug. 19… Continue reading FBI agent punishes suburban business owner who shows 'chronic disregard' for safety issues

DOL appoints new members of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health The four appointees will serve for two years starting in January 2025. By Robert Yaniz Jr. January 8, 2025 The U.S. Department of Labor has announced four new appointments to the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH).… Continue reading DOL Appoints New Members to the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health – Occupational Health and Safety

Blog: Rethinking wire rope lubrication for more performance and safety Wire ropes, essential components in industries such as mining, construction and transportation, require careful lubrication to ensure their longevity and safe operation. Ron Byrnes, senior technical sales representative and wire rope specialist at Lubrication Engineers (LE) South Africa, emphasizes that proper lubrication is crucial, emphasizing… Continue reading Blog: Rethinking wire rope lubrication for more performance and safety

Annual reporting of ISO/ESPP transactions As originally discussed in our December 16, 2010 blog article, in 2009 the IRS issued final regulations pursuant to Section 6039 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) requiring employers to provide compensation to any employee who exercises incentive stock options (“ISOs”) has to pay an annual fee. ) or… Continue reading ISO/ESPP Annual Reporting Requirements for 2025