Business and Industry Division

RSS

Torrance, CA – A series of process safety management deficiencies preceded an explosion that injured two workers at an ExxonMobil refinery in Southern California in February 2015, according to an investigation by the Chemical Safety Board.

Washington – In response to concerns about fraud, OSHA has announced it is introducing more durable and secure completion cards for trainers and students of its Outreach Training Program classes.

Washington – Every worker has the right to a safe and healthy workplace, and OSHA has revised its webpage on worker rights to help convey that information.

Washington – Employers required to keep and maintain an OSHA 300 injury and illness log must publicly post their 300A summary sheet beginning on Feb. 1.

Philadelphia – Financial incentives are ineffective at encouraging obese workers to lose weight, according to a study from the University of Pennsylvania.

Hopkinton, MA – “Overexertion involving outside sources” remains the leading cause of disabling injuries in the United States, according to the annual Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, which ranks serious, nonfatal workplace injuries.

Washington – OSHA has released an update of compliance assistance resources issued in the past quarter.

Washington – Employers can now report fatalities and other serious workplace incidents to OSHA via an online form.

Albany, NY – Steps from New York’s iconic Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village rests the site of one of the most horrific worker tragedies in U.S. history.

Washington – Three recent studies suggest companies that excel at worker health and safety also thrive in stock market value.