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Pa. L&I leads multi-state effort opposing proposed federal rollback of workplace safety protections
Secretary Nancy Walker and the Dept. of Labor and Industry are leading a multi-state coalition opposing a proposed federal rollback of workplace safety protections.
DOL: Harrisburg-area roofing contractor exposed children to potentially fatal falls
The U.S. Department of Labor reported that a Harrisburg-area roofing company risked the lives of two of his children by exposing them to falls from heights.
Bill to protect Pa. workers passes House
A bill to help protect workers at meat packing and food processing facilities has been passed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Hanover Foods subsidiary cited for safety violations; faces over $400k penalties
A subsidiary of Hanover Foods Corp. faces up to $463,224 in penalties after a federal inspection found it allowed workers to service and clean equipment without having procedures in place to stop machinery from starting unexpectedly.
OSHA grant to provide electrical safety training
The Manufacturers' Association has received more than $150,000 to provide training in electrical safety.
OSHA: R.M. Palmer Co. Could have prevented plant explosion
The R.M. Palmer Co. Is facing close to $33,500 in fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) resulting from the plant explosion in March that killed seven workers.
Safety violations at local Dollar General stores net close to $268,000 fines
Dollar General stores in Adams, Franklin and Dauphin counties are the latest in the corporations' operations to be sited by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for safety violations, resulting in close to $268,000 in penalties.
Electrical safety training to be offered through OSHA grant
The Manufacturers' Association will soon be offering electrical safety training throughout Central and Southcentral Pennsylvania.
OSHA launches program to protect warehouse workers
To protect workers and reduce injuries and illnesses in the warehousing, storage and distribution industries, the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched the Regional Emphasis Program for Warehousing Operations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington D.C. and West Virginia.
Study will aim to improve workplace safety in Pa.’s public sector
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry joined labor leaders Monday to advocate for enhanced workplace safety standards in Pennsylvania’s public sector.
OSHA’s vaccination requirements for large businesses a week away
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is expected to release its new rule requiring businesses with over 100 employees to require their workers to be fully vaccinated or mandate weekly COVID-19 tests next week.
Biden administration announces incoming vaccination requirements for large businesses
Businesses with over 100 employees will need to either require their workforce to be fully vaccinated or require unvaccinated employees to take weekly COVID-19 tests as part of a new country-wide vaccination effort.
