Concrete worker crushed to death as company ignored safety standards

John Oliveira & Sons Stamp Concrete, Inc., a business operating out of East Freetown, ignored safety concerns, which led to the worker’s death, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of ...
JD Supra

OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Guidance for Employers, Part III: Reporting Fatalities, In-Patient Hospitalizations, Amputations, and the Loss of an Eye

This three-part series on OSHA recordkeeping and reporting provides tips for employers on maintaining compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. Part I covered ...
KENS

OSHA investigating case of H-E-B worker who police say died after being found in warehouse freezer

SAN ANTONIO — A federal agency which looks into workplace deaths confirmed it was investigating a fatal October incident centered around an H-E-B employee who San Antonio police say was found ...
For Construction Pros

OSHA’s 2025 Rules Tighten Safety Requirements: Why Recordkeeping Software Is Now Essential

Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the U.S., and OSHA’s new 2025 regulations raise the bar for compliance. With the industry still accounting for more than one in five ...
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LaGuardia Airport Employer Failed to File Injury Data With Feds

LaGuardia Airport ground crew workers employed by Alliance Ground International are demanding access to the company’s workplace safety logs in the face of increased safety issues. The union 32BJ SEIU, ...
Plastics News

Can AI make factory floors safer? Plastics firms test new tools

Indianapolis — It's in its early stages, but plastics firms are starting to use artificial intelligence to try to make their factories safer. Packaging maker Airlite Plastics Co., for example, puts ...
KGW8

Helicopters are transporting over 300 logs to Oregon City watershed. Here's why

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — In Clackamas County, big plans are underway to boost native fish populations, like the coho salmon, an endangered species. The Oregon City Watershed Council is using ...
E&E

Employers to OSHA: Don’t kill the heat rule. Weaken it.

Seeking to secure weakened federal heat standards for workers, industry representatives this month asked the Trump administration to model federal heat rules after an untested Nevada standard.
The National Law Review

OSH Law Primer, Part XIII: Criminal Penalties and Sanctions

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...
Variety

Electronic Arts Cancels Next ‘Titanfall’ Game as It Lays Off More Than 300 Employees

Mega video game publisher Electronic Arts has canceled its upcoming “Titanfall” franchise video game and laid off more than 300 of its employees. “As part of our continued focus on our long-term ...
E&E

Trump’s OSHA pick led safety at a company cited for heat sickness

David Keeling would help decide if the Occupational Safety and Health Administration should pursue the nation’s first rule to protect workers from extreme heat. President Donald Trump’s pick to lead ...