By DOL Newswire | Oct 5, 2011
News Release: Today, House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) introduced the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act to help prevent the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from implementing sweeping changes to our workplaces.
By DOL Newswire | Oct 4, 2011
News Release: The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), today held a hearing to explore ways to modernize the nation’s job-training system to better meet the needs of employers and workers.
By DOL Newswire | Oct 4, 2011
News Release: On Wednesday, October 5 at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing entitled, “Workplace Safety: Ensuring a Responsible Regulatory Environment." The hearing will take place in room 2261 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
By DOL Newswire | Oct 3, 2011
News Release: On Tuesday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will hold a hearing entitled, “Modernizing the Workforce Investment Act: Developing an Effective Job Training System for Workers and Employers." The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
By DOL Newswire | Sep 30, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is extending the deadline for submitting membership nominations to the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH). OSHA is extending the deadline because of a lack of qualified candidates being nominated for membership. The deadline has been extended to Oct. 31, 2011.
By DOL Newswire | Sep 30, 2011
News Release: Region 6 News Release: 11-1406-DAL. Sept. 30, 2011. Contact: Elizabeth Todd Juan Rodriguez. Phone: 972-850-4710 972-850-4709. Email: todd.elizabeth@dol.gov rodriguez.juan@dol.gov. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Houston, Texas-based...
By DOL Newswire | Sep 30, 2011
News Release: Region 6 News Release: 11-1408-DAL. Sept. 30, 2011. Contact: Elizabeth Todd Juan Rodriguez. Phone: 972-850-4710 972-850-4709. Email: todd.elizabeth@dol.gov rodriguez.juan@dol.gov. HOUSTON - The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a settlement agreement with Houston-based Goodman Manufacturing Co. LP...
By DOL Newswire | Sep 29, 2011
News Release: SOMERVILLE, Texas - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Koppers Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., for seven serious and two repeat violations for exposing workers to a variety of safety hazards at the company's plant on County Road 423 in Somerville, Texas. Proposed penalties total $78,100.
By DOL Newswire | Sep 29, 2011
News Release: FREEPORT, Texas - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Texas Barge & Boat Inc. for one willful and 39 serious violations following the deaths of two workers from a fire at the company's facility in Freeport, where boats and barges are repaired.
By DOL Newswire | Sep 29, 2011
News Release: SCHERTZ, Texas - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Wheels America San Antonio I Ltd., doing business as Wheels America in Schertz, for 10 serious and one repeat violation for exposing workers to potential eye injuries and combustible dust hazards, among others. Proposed penalties total $45,000.
By DOL Newswire | Sep 29, 2011
News Release: Region 4 News Release: 11-1364-ATL (471)
By DOL Newswire | Sep 28, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reopening the rulemaking record to extend the comment period on revising the recordkeeping and reporting requirements for work-related injuries and illnesses. OSHA is extending the comment period in response to a stakeholder request. Individuals interested in submitting comments must do so by Oct. 28, 2011.
By DOL Newswire | Sep 28, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced in today's Federal Register that nominations are being accepted to serve on the 12 member National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH).
By DOL Newswire | Sep 28, 2011
News Release: EASTON, Pa. - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Ecopax LLC for 19 safety and health violations following an inspection at the company's Easton warehouse. Proposed penalties total $57,400.
By DOL Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: Region 4 News Release: 11-1365-ATL (467)
By DOL Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: SUMNER, Texas - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited PJ Trailers Manufacturing Co. Inc. and Delco Trailers Co. Inc., a similar company owned by PJ Trailers, for seven willful, 26 serious, nine repeat and four other-than-serious violations. OSHA inspectors found workers exposed to unguarded machinery, fall hazards and accumulations of potentially hazardous dust, among other violations. Proposed penalties total $949,800.
By DOL Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, praised the Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement of $100 million in Community Transformation Grants, authorized by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Harkin, the author...
By DOL Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: BAYTOWN, Texas - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Duna USA Inc. for 29 serious and three other-than-serious violations, including exposing workers to hearing loss and flammable chemicals, among other hazards. Proposed penalties total $136,800 following a safety and health inspection initiated by OSHA's Houston South Area Office at the company's Baytown facility on Farm to Market 1405.
By DOL Newswire | Sep 27, 2011
News Release: WESTBURY, N.Y. - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Wilbar International for 20 alleged violations of workplace safety standards after an employee's fingers were crushed while he was feeding material into a power press at the company's plant. The Hauppauge swimming pool manufacturer faces a total of $106,200 in proposed fines.
By DOL Newswire | Sep 26, 2011
News Release: Region 4 News Release: 11-1363-ATL (459)
