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
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
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…
ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers and Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By Subcontractors USA News Provider Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic. Reopening America’s Economy: Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia on the November Jobs Report – “The economy continued to add jobs in November, with…
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
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
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
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…
ICYMI: U.S. Department of Labor Acts to Help American Workers And Employers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
OSHA News Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor took a range of actions to aid American workers and employers as our nation combats the coronavirus pandemic. Reopening America’s Economy: U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia Highlights Workforce Development And Economic Recovery During Visit to Miami, Florida – U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia traveled to Miami,…
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,…
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