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Silver Bay Seafoods Naknek target of state OSHA investigation | KDLG
- July 30, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
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State investigating claims of workplace health, safety violations after record setting catches strained Bristol Bay’s processors and workforce. But so far, only Silver Bay has drawn state’s attention. A state OSHA investigator is looking into claims of workplace health and safety issues at the Silver Bay Seafoods processing plant in Naknek. While many of Bristol
Oregon OSHA Seeks Grant Applications | Health and Safety
- July 12, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
Companies in high-hazard industries such as construction and agriculture have the opportunity to apply for grants through Oregon’s state-run OSHA. The Occupational Safety and Health Education and Training Grant Program, which was established in 1990, is aimed at assisting companies monetarily with the development of innovative safety and health programs. Grants focus on specific work
OSHA delays enforcement of silica standard for construction
- April 6, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Overseas Occupational Health And Safety News
Washington – OSHA is delaying enforcement of its updated standard on worker exposure to crystalline silica in the construction industry. Enforcement was set to begin June 23 but has been delayed to Sept. 23. The delay is necessary for OSHA “to conduct additional outreach and provide educational materials and guidance for employers,” an April 6
Safety groups to Congress: Maintain funding for OSHA, NIOSH
- April 3, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Overseas Occupational Health And Safety News
Washington – Funding for OSHA and NIOSH helps protect the health and safety of the nation’s workers and should not be cut. This was the message of a recent letter sent to lawmakers from more than a dozen safety organizations. The groups – which include the National Safety Council, the American Society of Safety Engineers
In Focus: Will the Trump Administration Roll Back OSHA Enforcement?
- March 27, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
President Donald Trump and GOP members of Congress have promised to cut back on federal regulations, including those that govern the workplace. Actions (or lack thereof) targeting workplace safety rules and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforcement over the past few weeks have suggested that Republican leaders will keep their promise. U.S. Department of
Groups file motion to intervene in lawsuit against OSHA recordkeeping rule
- March 24, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Overseas Occupational Health And Safety News
Washington – Several public health advocacy groups have filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit that aims to undo OSHA’s requirement for employers to electronically submit worker injury and illness data for public view. On March 21, organizations including watchdog group Public Citizen, the American Public Health Association, the Council of State and Territorial
House Calls Volk Amendment Unlawful Power Grab | OSHA …
- March 5, 2017
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Global Safety News
In one of the first in what probably will be a long line of changes for recent regulations and amendments promulgated by OSHA during the Obama administration, the U.S. House of Representatives on March 1 passed H. J. Res 83, a resolution of disapproval, under the Congressional Review Act. Introduced by Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL),
