Category Archives: Safety Training

Do You Have Adequately Trained First Aid Providers Onsite? Employers in Kentucky need to be aware that the Kentucky OSHA Standard on Medical and First Aid states that “(1) Employers with eight (8) or more employees within the establishment shall … Continue reading

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Inspection Initiated After Fatality OSHA cited Southern Hens, Inc. with 43 safety and health violations following the death of a worker who slipped and fell into an unguarded screw conveyor while cleaning the conveyor at the company’s facility in Moselle, … Continue reading

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Fatal first day on the job for temporary worker The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Bacardi Bottling Corp. with 12 alleged safety violations following the death of a 21-year-old temporary worker his first day … Continue reading

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Milwaukee employer fined over $53,000 OSHA has cited Shindler Tire Recycling LLC in Milwaukee with 12 safety violations after a November 2012 follow-up inspection found the employer has failed to abate previous citations by developing a written hazard communication program … Continue reading

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OSHA cites Xsport Fitness facility in Libertyville Illinois for failing to provide workers with personal protective equipment The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Capital Fitness Inc., which operates as Xsport Fitness in Libertyville, Ill., … Continue reading

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Louisville, KY – Dwayne Towles, President of Advanced Safety & Health, LLC, recently announced the hiring of Jonathan Brown, Safety Consultant and Fleet Safety Specialist, to complement the team of dedicated occupational health and safety professionals at Advanced Safety & Health.  … Continue reading

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Top prize $15,000 – Deadline to Enter is November 30th The U.S. Department of Labor invites developers, students and anyone else with a little tech savvy and creativity to enter the Workplace Safety and Health Challenge. The goal is to … Continue reading

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Preliminary results from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries have been released. Findings show that the number of fatal work injuries in 2011 was slightly lower than final results from 2010. Last year, 4,609 workers … Continue reading

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration awarded $10.7 million through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to 72 nonprofit organizations, including community/faith-based groups, employer associations, labor unions, joint labor/management associations, and colleges and universities. The goals … Continue reading

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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released a new resource which NIOSH believes will help small business owners navigate the maze of occupational safety and health information. Small businesses represent a vital portion of the U.S. … Continue reading

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