Job seekers and incumbent employees in the state of Massachusetts are soon getting a safety makeover. Thanks to the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund and the Patrick Administration, close to $5 million has been allotted to improve the skills and training of these individuals. This is not going to help to…
It’s hot and dry out there, and while we may not think about it often, this serves up some serious risks for wildfires. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), being educated and prepared for these kinds of disasters can help to protect against the destructive impact of…
We all shop here: Wal-Mart. But unfortunately, the popular nationwide store is guilty of more than offering price-match guarantees and low everyday prices. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. was recently cited by officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for some serious health concerns, and as a result the company…
It’s every miner’s nightmare: A roof collapse. The number of miners in the U.S. who were killed in underground mine accidents has seen a significant decrease since 2007. To make news even better, deaths from retreat mining have virtually dropped to zero, according to the United States Department of Labor…
There a new outreach and enforcement regional emphasis program in the New England area, and it’s targeting the dangers associated with high-noise work areas in a number of manufacturing industries. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NHTSA), this program is going to work in places involved in fabrication…
Falls are the number one cause of death in the construction industry, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In all industries, there were more than 600 people killed in fall accidents in the U.S. in 2009. While about 300 of these incidents happened in the construction industry,…
Officials with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have recently demanded that Brillo Motor Transportation Inc., a commercial motor carrier located in Massachusetts, reinstate a former employee. They’ve also demanded that the company pay that employee close to $100,000 in back wages and interest, $25,000 in punitive damages and…
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino recently issued a heat advisory reminding residents, visitors and workers to stay safe out there through the August heat. We’re now entering the third officials heat wave of the season. You’re reminded to stay shaded and hydrated to stay safe. During this time, employers are…
Officials with The Patrick Administration recently announced that more than $5.5 million was added to the Workforce Training Fund General Grant Program. According to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, this fund is going to help to provide useful and lifesaving training to close to 6,000 current…
As part of a settlement agreement with the national Department of Labor, officials with True North Hotel Group Inc. were forced to pay more than $22,000 in compensatory damages and back wages to a former employee who was fired from one of its Massachusetts locations after raising workplace safety concerns.…