Shaming OSHA
Well, if Mr. Sulu thinks it’s a big deal…..It seems that we here at Confined Space and you, our faithful…
Swamp Monster in the White House: See no evil, fix no evil.
Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank makes no secret about disliking Donald Trump. Instead of “draining the swamp” as he promised…
OSHA Regulations: The Next Target
By Scott Schneider After last fall’s election, with Republicans in charge of both the White House and Congress, it was…
Weekly Toll: Death In the American Workplace
Another depressing installment of the Weekly Toll. Note that there are 39 fatalities listed here, going back, more or less,…
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Making Recess Fun Again: One more week left of Congressional recess. Anyone talked to their Senator or Representative about not…
Asbestos: Still a Killer
Hear much about asbestos lately? Think it’s one of those hazards from the past? Think again. An estimated 50,000 workers…
“Human Error?” Don’t Believe Everything Your Read
Dense cloud of chlorine threatens community near chemical plant. Chemical Safety Board issues preliminary findings of investigation of a chemical…
Workers Memorial Day, April 28
Workers Memorial Day — when people from around the world come together to remember those who have been killed, injured…
OSHA Enforcement Update: Confined Space Writes OSHA Press Releases
If OSHA won’t do it, Confined Space will. During the Obama administration, OSHA’s policy was to issue a press release…
BREAKING!!! OSHA Issues First Enforcement Press Release Announcing $1.5 million fine for two trench deaths
Employer in fatal Boston trench collapse did not provide safety training and basic safeguards for employees, OSHA finds Atlantic Drain…