Fed-OSHA investigating Florida power plant contractor’s fatality

Fed-OSHA is investigating after a contractor died Monday at Florida’s Big Bend Power Station after falling from scaffolding. Tampa Electric has not disclosed what work the contractor was performing when he died, other than to say it was not related to the plant’s regular operations. Tampa Bay Times

North Dakota House passes bill banning mandatory face masks

The North Dakota House of Representatives has passed a bill that would prevent rules requiring face masks. The potential legislation comes after North Dakota’s governor imposed a statewide mask mandate in November. The bill will head next to the state senate. New York Post

Fed-OSHA will handle antitrust, anti-money laundering whistleblower claims

Fed-OSHA will oversee employee retaliation claims for two new categories of whistleblowers: antitrust and anti-money laundering, under the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century, the agency has announced. Compliance Week

MIOSHA cites healthcare company for not keeping daily health screening log

Following an employee complaint, Michigan OSHA last month cited an urgent care company for failing to keep a daily record of health screenings for visitors. Such businesses are required to maintain records of COVID-19 employee training and daily health screenings for employees and visitors. Lenconnect.com/Daily Telegram

Business leaders tell Michigan governor it’s time to let employees work in offices again

Michigan is averaging 845 new COVID-19 cases per day, down from its peak of around 7,300 per day in late November. While state’s latest health order doesn’t mention offices in its list of restrictions, emergency rules from Michigan OSHA require office employees to work from home whenever their work can be done remotely. Six of Michigan’s largest business organizations have signed onto a letter asking Governor Gretchen Whitmer to allow workers to return to office settings. Mlive