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Sep 25, 2023

OSHA targets silica dust for engineered stone industry

OSHA has launched an initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers in the engineered stone fabrication and installation industries.

personal protective equipment
Aug 9, 2023

Proposed rule change could bring better fits for construction PPE

Rule changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor would seek to clarify the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard for the construction industry. The proposed change would clarify that PPE must fit each employee properly to protect them from occupational hazards.

Lambeau carpenter
Jul 20, 2023

Worker killed on Green Bay construction site was H.J. Martin & Son carpenter

Joshua Shaw, 27, died of his injuries on June 17 after being trapped at Lambeau Field.

Jul 7, 2023

16-year-old boy dies at Wisconsin sawmill

Workplace safety officials are investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy from injuries he received last week at a Wisconsin sawmill.

trenching and excavation safety
Jun 23, 2023

U.S. Department of Labor partners with local trade organizations for trenching and excavation safety

OSHA and several major unions and industry stakeholders entered into a two-year agreement to address trenching and excavation safety.

Lambeau carpenter
Jun 20, 2023

Carpenter trapped in Lambeau Field dies from injuries

The carpenter was a second-generation employee and worked alongside family in Green Bay, company officials said.

May 30, 2023

US Department of Labor, OSHA to award $12M in grants to support health, safety training initiatives

The U.S. Department of Labor last week announced more than $12.7 million in money through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is available to support health and safety training initiatives across the U.S.

May 1, 2023

Trenching safety: OSHA, Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association form alliance to train workers

OSHA offices and the Wisconsin Underground Contractors Association formed a two-year alliance to promote safety information for trenching and excavation.

Apr 27, 2023

Wisconsin AFL-CIO report: 105 state workers died in 2021

The AFL-CIO called for funding and support of workplace safety enforcement as a report showed there were 105 Wisconsin worker deaths in 2021.

Lunda Construction Company OSHA
Mar 29, 2023

OSHA fines Wisconsin construction company for ‘serious fall violation’ after worker fell from Missouri bridge

OSHA fined a Wisconsin construction company for more than $30,000 after a worker fell last year in central Missouri.

OSHA increases penalties for 2023
Feb 22, 2023

Excavation, falls, renovations highlighted in latest OSHA safety updates

OSHA will focus inspections on excavation, falling hazards and ladder safety in 2023.

OSHA increases penalties for 2023
Jan 30, 2023

OSHA increases penalties, says employers who put workers lives at risk will face ‘serious consequences’

OSHA will increase its penalties and cite certain violations in an "instance-by-instance" basis starting in March.

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