Category: April 2022 Newsletter

A fire and chlorine leak led to an order for residents in parts of Iberville, Louisiana to shelter in place Monday evening. That shelter in place order was lifted, and the all-clear given, just after midnight. Dow Louisiana Operations released a statement that said employees properly carried out emergency precautions…

Veriforce, the premier global supply chain risk and compliance management solution provider, recently announced the launch of the Veriforce HUB, an exclusive marketplace for members of the Veriforce Network. It’s a digital portal where more than 650 hiring clients, 50,000 contracting companies, 9,000 accredited safety trainers and competency evaluators, and…

Overexertion and muscle strains remain the leading causes of injuries in the workplace. According to BLS, over 266,500 musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) were reported in 2019 alone, and statistics indicate that up to half of the nation’s workforce may suffer from ergonomic injuries and illnesses throughout their career. In this course,…

A California business owner and her husband will be serving jail time and paying more than $925,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to workers’ compensation fraud totaling almost $1 million. Carmen Soruco and her husband, were sentenced Feb. 7 to each serve 120 days in jail and pay more than…

OSHA is initiating an enforcement program that identifies employers who failed to submit Form 300A data. Annual electronic submissions are required by establishments with 250 or more employees currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records, and establishments with 20-249 employees classified in specific industries with historically high rates…

An Ohio contractor was cited for the sixth time in three years for exposing roofers to fall hazards on its job sites. OSHA cited the contractor for similar hazards in February 2021, June 2020, and May 2018, as well as another contracting company with the same owner in April and…

A Florida security contractor is being sued by the U.S. DOL after allegedly terminating a worker with safety concerns regarding COVID-19 exposure and firearm storage protocols.The worker filed a retaliation complaint with OSHA, leading to an investigation and lawsuit by the DOL in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern…

Attend the Wilmington Regional Safety and Health School this July for some refreshing ideas to enhance your safety program! The school will be held on July 28-29 at the Wilmington Convention Center. The keynote speaker and finalized agenda will be announced soon, but registration is open NOW. Your registration includes…

Another large trenching citation has been issued. OSHA cited for one willful and five serious violations to Groundworks Colorado LLC, doing business as Foundation Repair of Western Colorado. OSHA found the company willfully allowed workers to work in trenches up to 10.5 feet deep without protective or retaining devices in…