OSHA

Workers Feared For Their Lives During Oregon Heat Wave, OSHA Complaints Show

Around the state, workers said they lacked air conditioning and sufficient breaks as the Pacific Northwest shattered temperature records.
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These Retail And Grocery Stores Have Dropped Their Mask Mandates

Worker advocates say the CDC's new guidance on face masks puts employees in an awkward and unsafe position.
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OSHA Is Supposed To Protect Workers. With COVID-19, It's Failing Its Biggest Test Ever.

Tiny fines. Few inspections. No new regulations. Experts say the agency entrusted with protecting workers has been AWOL amid a historic crisis.
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Jim Spencer Died In A Pile Of Dirt. The Law Was Too Weak To Help.

$41,600 in fines, no criminal charges. A plumber’s death in a trench cave-in shows how the country values the lives of workers.
By Jim Morris, Center for Public Integrity

Is OSHA Protecting At-Risk Workers Under A Trump Administration?

Labor advocates say highlighting abuses is a crucial tool to deter bad employers.
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Wells Fargo Told To Pay Whistleblower $5.4 Million

It's the largest individual whistleblower order ever issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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OSHA's Wall Of Shame: With Limited Staff, Agency Targets 'Severe Violators'

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There's More Pain And Injury In The Meatpacking Business Than We Realize

A government report says safety hazards are underreported in the meat and poultry industries.
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Businesses Are Not Happy About This New Rule From Obama

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration plans to post the workplace injury data on its website, just like a public-health grade for a restaurant.
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The Obama Administration Just Took A Huge Step On Worker Safety

It's known as the silica rule, and it's a big frigging deal.
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