New York sauce manufacturer cited for employee fall in vinegar tank Jeremy Gerrard March 30, 2016 A New York food manufacturer could be looking at a hefty find after OSHA cited the Johnson City plant with 12 health and safety violations.Read More
OSHA schedules Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee meeting March 29, 2016 OSHA has scheduled a meeting of the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC) for April 25-26, 2016, in Washington, DC.Read More
OSHA addresses safety concerns in Nebraska meat processing industry March 22, 2016 With employees in Nebraska’s meat processing industry at higher risk for injury while on the job, OSHA has launched a local emphasis program focused on safety. Read More
National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health to hold a special meeting Jeremy Gerrard February 19, 2016 OSHA announced the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health will hold a special meeting on March 4. Read More
Woman dies in industrial mixer accident Jeremy Gerrard February 5, 2016 A Utah woman died Wednesday morning after she became caught by an industrial mixer.Read More
OSHA to hold public meeting on draft of updated Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines Jeremy Gerrard February 2, 2016 OSHA will hold a round table discussion on the agency’s draft updated Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines. Read More
Atlanta frozen food manufacturer accepts OSHA penalties for safety violations Jeremy Gerrard January 21, 2016 The plant signed a pre-citation settlement agreement with OSHA to pay penalties of $100,000 and enact extensive health and safety improvements. Read More
OSHA to discuss updated Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines Jeremy Gerrard December 1, 2015 The guidelines are advisory only and do not create any new legal obligations or alter existing obligations created by OSHA standards or regulations. Read More
OSHA schedules meeting of the Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee Jeremy Gerrard November 24, 2015 The Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee will meet on Dec. 8 in Washington, DC. Read More
OSHA seeks comments on safety and health program updates November 17, 2015 OSHA is seeking public comment on an updated version of its voluntary Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines. Read More
