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U.S. Department of Labor, Industry Leaders and Safety Professionals  Join For 2020 National Safety Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week, April 13-17

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC ‒ To raise awareness about the hazards in the grain handling industry ‒ including potentially deadly engulfment ‒ the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is joining with industry leaders and safety professionals nationwide for the Stand Up4 Grain Safety Week, April 13-17, 2020.


U.S. Department of Labor, Industry Leaders and Safety Professionals  Join For 2020 National Safety Stand-Up for Grain Safety Week, April 13-17

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC ‒ To raise awareness about the hazards in the grain handling industry ‒ including potentially deadly engulfment ‒ the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is joining with industry leaders and safety professionals nationwide for the Stand Up4 Grain Safety Week, April 13-17, 2020.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Employers That They Cannot Retaliate Against Workers Reporting Unsafe Conditions During Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers that it is illegal to retaliate against workers because they report unsafe and unhealthful working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. Acts of retaliation can include terminations, demotions, denials of overtime or promotion, or reductions in pay or hours.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Manufacturer  For Exposing Employees to Machine Hazards

News Release: MCCOMB, OH – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Hearthside Food Solutions Inc. – a manufacturer of brand name cookies and crackers – for violations of OSHA’s machine safety standards after two employees suffered severe injuries in separate incidents at the McComb, Ohio, facility. The company faces $262,169 in penalties.


U.S. Department of Labor Issues Alert to Keep Retail Workers  Safe During Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC –The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing safety tips employers can follow to help protect retail workers from exposure to coronavirus.


U.S. Department of Labor Expands Temporary Guidance for Respirator Fit-Testing to All Industries during COVID-19 Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expanded temporary guidance provided in a March 14, 2020, memorandum regarding supply shortages of N95s or other filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This expanded ...


U.S. Department of Labor Expands Temporary Guidance for Respirator Fit-Testing to All Industries during COVID-19 Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expanded temporary guidance provided in a March 14, 2020, memorandum regarding supply shortages of N95s or other filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This expanded ...


U.S. Department of Labor Issues Alert to Keep Retail Workers  Safe During Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC –The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing safety tips employers can follow to help protect retail workers from exposure to coronavirus.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Ohio Manufacturer  For Exposing Employees to Machine Hazards

News Release: MCCOMB, OH – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Hearthside Food Solutions Inc. – a manufacturer of brand name cookies and crackers – for violations of OSHA’s machine safety standards after two employees suffered severe injuries in separate incidents at the McComb, Ohio, facility. The company faces $262,169 in penalties.


U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Employers That They Cannot Retaliate Against Workers Reporting Unsafe Conditions During Coronavirus Pandemic

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers that it is illegal to retaliate against workers because they report unsafe and unhealthful working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. Acts of retaliation can include terminations, demotions, denials of overtime or promotion, or reductions in pay or hours.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on April 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on April 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on April 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page rule on April 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Labor Asks Federal Court to Force Lincolnshire, Illinois, Company to Supply Documents Sought in Employee Benefits Investigation

News Release: CHICAGO, IL – The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a petition asking the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, to enforce an administrative subpoena the department served to Alight Solutions LLC – based in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The subpoena seeks documents for an Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) investigation to determine compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).