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Safety board to chemical facilities: Will your buildings protect your workers?

S+H Staff — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:59:07 +0000

Washington — Chemical facility personnel should thoroughly evaluate buildings that may be occupied after incidents occur to address possible safety risks, the Chemical Safety Board cautions. CSB issued the interim recommendation as part of an ongoing agency investigation into a fatal explosion on Aug. 11 at the U.S. Steel Clairton (PA) Coke Works Facility. According […]

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The future of OSHA fines

Kyle W. Morrison — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 06:00:00 +0000

Penalties for OSHA violations are about to get steeper. Much, much steeper.

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Workplace violence: What can we do?

Kyle W. Morrison — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, on live television, America saw how shocking, brutal and tragic workplace violence is.

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Where in the U.S. are you guaranteed paid sick leave?

Kyle W. Morrison — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez recently called for a national policy on paid sick days. About two-fifths of private-industry workers in the United States don’t get paid sick leave.

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Is it time to increase criminal prosecutions for OSHA violations?

Kyle W. Morrison — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 05:00:00 +0000

A roofing contractor was recently charged in a criminal indictment with violating an OSHA standard. This is a rare occurrence. Why is that?

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Safety under a GOP House and Senate

Kyle W. Morrison — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 06:00:00 +0000

In Tuesday’s midterm election, Republicans regained control of the Senate while increasing their majority in the House. What does this mean for occupational safety?

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Ebola in America: No cause for panic

Kyle W. Morrison — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 05:00:00 +0000

With news of the first patient being diagnosed with Ebola in the United States during the disease’s worst outbreak since its discovery, some anxiety is in the air. But there needn’t be.

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Smoking ban: What’s next?

Kyle W. Morrison — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 05:00:00 +0000

A Pennsylvania health care provider next year will not be allowing smoking on the job – or off the job.

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Movie set death spurs safety movement

Kyle W. Morrison — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 05:00:00 +0000

The death of a camera assistant on a film set has led to penalties for the production company – and sparked a safety movement within the industry.

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How not to respond to a safety inspection

Kyle W. Morrison — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 05:00:00 +0000

A British employer recently was confronted by a government workplace safety inspector, and his reaction to the visit has landed him behind bars.

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