Fed-OSHA, citing issues, may take over for ADOSH
The U.S. Department of Labor is threatening to revoke Arizona’s state OSHA plan, known as ADOSH, in reaction to what it calls nearly a decade-long pattern of failures to adopt and enforce safety standards. Assistant Secretary of Fed-OSHA Doug Parker says the state has failed to adopt multiple federal programs and safety and health standards. AZPM
Indiana employee dies after hazardous materials incident
One man has been pronounced dead after a hazardous materials incident left him and a coworker with serious injuries earlier this month at a railcar services business in Washington, Indiana. IOSHA is investigating. WIBQ
Walt Disney World drops mask mandates
Walt Disney World has dropped all mask mandates, according to a statement posted to its website. Face coverings are optional for guests in both outdoor and indoor locations, as well as Disney transportation. It is recommending, but not requiring, guests who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations, including indoor attractions and theaters and on enclosed transportation. Fox 44 (Waco, Texas)
Fed-OSHA cites Illinois roofing company again for fall hazards
Fed-OSHA has again cited a Waukegan, Illinois contractor for allegedly exposing employees to deadly fall hazards at two separate job sites in October 2021. An inspector reportedly observed a foreman and two roofers atop a commercial building at heights of up to 20 feet off the ground with inadequate fall protection, according to the agency; and 10 days later, another inspector observed a crew of three working at heights greater than 12 feet atop a residential building in Waukesha, Wisconsin, without fall protection equipment. Kenosha News
Inspector says she was fired for exposing issues with drinking water
A former water inspector for the Delray Beach, Florida Utilities Department has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired for exposing issues with tap water contamination. She recorded those complaints and reported them to her supervisors, but investigations found that the city failed to report the illness to state officials, and failed to adequately warn residents about possible issues. CBS 12