Fed-OSHA investigating lightning-related death of young Florida roofer
Fed-OSHA is investigating the death of a 19-year-old roofer who was struck by lightning last week in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. WWSB
Electrical incident kills employee working on runway at Long Island airport
Fed-OSHA has been notified after an employee was electrocuted, and another injured, at Long Island MacArthur Airport last week as they worked on runway lights. Nassau Daily Voice
Pennsylvania man fatally crushed by vehicle while working
A man was fatally pinned between at truck and a tree while working in Springfield Township, Pennsylvania, last Wednesday. Fed-OSHA and local police are investigating. WGAL (Lancaster, Pa.)
Fed-OSHA is developing an emergency temporary standard that will require all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their workforce is fully vaccinated or require unvaccinated employees to provide a negative COVID-19 test result at least once per week before coming to work, and to provide paid time off to get vaccinated as well as to recover from vaccination, write a group of attorneys with Proskauer Rose LLP. National Law Review
Fed-OSHA awards Harwood training grants to 37 nonprofits
Fed-OSHA has awarded more than $6.7 million in grants to 37 nonprofit organizations nationwide. The grants will be used to fund education and training programs to help employees and employers recognize infectious diseases, including coronavirus health hazards, and identify preventive measures for a safe workplace. he grants derive from the Susan Harwood Workplace Safety and Health Training program. Facility Executive
Cincinnati countertop manufacturer fined more than $203K
A Cincinnati, Ohio countertop maker has been cited by Fed-OSHA for failure to protect employees cutting granite and other stone materials using heavy machinery. The citations include three allegedly repeat violations. The agency has proposed more than $203,000 in penalties. Cincinnati.com