OSHA News! US Department of Labor Encourages Industry Employers, Stakeholders To Join OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction

OSHA News! US Department of Labor Encourages Industry Employers, Stakeholders To Join OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction

Use #StandDown4Safety to promote the 8th annual event The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced recently that it has scheduled the eighth annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction for May 3-7, 2021. OSHA encourages construction employers and other stakeholders to join the event to promote awareness and training to…

Is Your Workplace Taking This COVID-19 Precaution?

Is Your Workplace Taking This COVID-19 Precaution?

By Subcontractors USA News Provider Despite safety efforts and countless resources spent, factories, warehouses and labor union workers are continuing to be hit hard by COVID-19. As the vaccine slowly rolls out nationwide, ensuring that viruses can’t spread through surface contact remains a crucial component in keeping America’s workforce safe. New technology can help. Human…

USW Applauds Worker-Friendly Choices for OSHA Leadership Roles

USW Applauds Worker-Friendly Choices for OSHA Leadership Roles

By Subcontractors USA News Provider The United Steelworkers (USW) recently praised President Joe Biden’s decision to tap workplace safety advocates James S. Frederick and Joseph T. Hughes Jr. for leadership positions in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Frederick, who will serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, comes…

OSHA NEWS: U.S. Department of Labor Announces Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties

OSHA NEWS: U.S. Department of Labor Announces Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties

By Subcontractors USA News Provider The U.S. Department of Labor has announced adjustments to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2021. In 2015, Congress passed the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act to advance the effectiveness of civil monetary penalties and to maintain their deterrent…

U.S. Department of Labor Updates Frequently Asked Questions To Address Cloth Face Coverings as Personal Protective Equipment

U.S. Department of Labor Updates Frequently Asked Questions To Address Cloth Face Coverings as Personal Protective Equipment

By Subcontractors USA News Provider The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published an update to its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to address whether OSHA considers cloth face coverings to be personal protective equipment. The agency is addressing the topic after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently…

U.S. Department of Labor Emphasizes Protecting Worker Safety and Pay During Holiday Season

U.S. Department of Labor Emphasizes Protecting Worker Safety and Pay During Holiday Season

By Subcontractors USA News Provider The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its Wage and Hour Division (WHD) remind employers of their responsibility to protect worker safety and pay during the holiday season. As the nation enters a unique holiday shopping season, employers must ensure that they train all workers…

U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Announces $1,603,544 In Coronavirus Violations

U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA Announces $1,603,544 In Coronavirus Violations

By Subcontractors USA News Provider WASHINGTON, DC – Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Oct. 15, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited 112 establishments for violations relating to coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties totaling $1,603,544. OSHA inspections have resulted in the agency citing employers for…

OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance for the Workforce

OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidance for the Workforce

By Subcontractors USA News Provider OSHA is committed to protecting the health and safety of America’s workers and workplaces during these unprecedented times. The agency continues to issue a series of industry-specific alerts designed to keep workers safe.  COVID-19 Guidance for Food Truck Workers: The following steps can help reduce the risk of exposure to…

Mayor Turner Recognizes National Code Compliance Month

Mayor Turner Recognizes National Code Compliance Month

City of Houston News October observance promotes public awareness of importance of code enforcement to keep communities safe. The City of Houston joins municipalities across the country in the observance of National Code Compliance Month during October to recognize the important role city code enforcement officers play to help maintain safe communities. During the pandemic,…