Elimination of grace period for OSHA Outreach Trainers will take effect January 1, 2019 The OSHA Directorate of Training and Education has announced a change regarding the grace period afforded to outreach instructors in maintaining their trainer authorization. Effective January 1, 2019, the …
Illinois Pallet Manufacturer Cited After Employees Sickened by CO
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Cleary Pallet Sales Inc., a Genoa, Illinois-based pallet manufacturer, after 10 employees required emergency medical treatment for carbon monoxide exposure. The company faces proposed penalties totaling …
Werner Recalls Aluminum Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
Name of product: Multi-Purpose Telescoping Aluminum Ladders Recall date: June 20, 2018 Recall number: 18-179 Units: About 78,000 Hazard: The aluminum ladders can break while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user. Description: This recall involves five models of telescoping …
A&I Recalls Tractor Canopies Due to Injury Hazard
Name of product: A&I tractor canopies Recall date: June 12, 2018 Recall number: 18-174 Units: About 6,200 (In addition, about 265 in Canada) Hazard: The canopies do not meet design specifications and can cause the tractor’s Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) to fail to protect …
Maine Roofer Ordered to Correct Violations, Implement Safety Measures, and Address $389,685 in Fines
After multiple investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit ordered a Maine roofing contractor who has operated as Lessard Roofing & Siding Inc. and Lessard Brothers Construction Inc. to …
South Florida Utility Cited After Employee Sustains Fatal Injuries
OSHA cited Douglas N. Higgins Inc., a South Florida utility company, after an employee suffered fatal injuries at a Naples Park worksite. The company faces $162,596 in proposed penalties, the maximum allowed. The employee suffered the fatal injuries when a steel plate weighing over 6,500 pounds …