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The Hearings Are Over. The Standards Aren’t.

OSHA’s deregulatory rulemaking reached the end of its most visible phase last month. The agency held five days of informal public hearings beginning August 19, 2026 and concluding August 26, all held virtually before an administrative law judge. The record is now built. What happens next occurs out of public view. What the Five Days…

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String of Food Facilities Burning to the Ground

String of Food Facilities Burning to the Ground

05.13.2022 Current Events
Are the fires and accidents at a dozen-plus food processing plants this year just an unfortunate coincidence – or potentially…
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What to Expect From an OSHA Inspection

What to Expect From an OSHA Inspection

04.25.2022 Compliance
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections frequently across the country. If you believe your workplace will be…
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Chlorine Leak at Dow

Chlorine Leak at Dow

04.19.2022 Live Classes
A fire and chlorine leak led to an order for residents in parts of Iberville, Louisiana to shelter in place…
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Confined Space Hazards

Confined Space Hazards

04.13.2022 Compliance
Working in confined spaces is common in construction work. People don’t usually occupy spaces like trenches or sewers, but various…
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Veriforce HUB: Businesses Save Thousands with Exclusive Access to Veriforce Discounts

Veriforce HUB: Businesses Save Thousands with Exclusive Access to Veriforce Discounts

04.11.2022 Current Events
Veriforce, the premier global supply chain risk and compliance management solution provider, recently announced the launch of the Veriforce HUB,…
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Owners Serve Jail Time for Comp Fraud

Owners Serve Jail Time for Comp Fraud

04.11.2022 Current Events
A California business owner and her husband will be serving jail time and paying more than $925,000 in restitution after…
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OSHA Initiates 300A Enforcement Program

OSHA Initiates 300A Enforcement Program

04.11.2022 Compliance
OSHA is initiating an enforcement program that identifies employers who failed to submit Form 300A data. Annual electronic submissions are…
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Roofers Caught Without Fall PPE 6 Times in 3 years

Roofers Caught Without Fall PPE 6 Times in 3 years

04.11.2022 Current Events
An Ohio contractor was cited for the sixth time in three years for exposing roofers to fall hazards on its…
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Contractor Sued for Firing Worker with Safety Concerns

Contractor Sued for Firing Worker with Safety Concerns

04.11.2022 Current Events
A Florida security contractor is being sued by the U.S. DOL after allegedly terminating a worker with safety concerns regarding…
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Need Some Fresh Ideas for Your Safety Training?

Need Some Fresh Ideas for Your Safety Training?

04.11.2022 Compliance
Attend the Wilmington Regional Safety and Health School this July for some refreshing ideas to enhance your safety program! The…
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Willful Trench Violations Result in $198K in Fines

Willful Trench Violations Result in $198K in Fines

04.05.2022 Current Events
Another large trenching citation has been issued. OSHA cited for one willful and five serious violations to Groundworks Colorado LLC,…
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How Trenches Collapse and How to Avoid It

How Trenches Collapse and How to Avoid It

03.29.2022 Compliance
Trenches are long, narrow tunnels in the earth dug out by heavy machinery. Many construction sites and other workplaces use…
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