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OSHA’s Top 10 Violations: How Does Your Compliance Program Stack Up?

This white paper from J. J. Keller’s environmental, health and safety experts provides a detailed listing of the most cited OSHA standards across all industries, along with proven tips to help you reduce risk and ensure compliance.




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Free White Paper: OSHA’s Top 10 Violations

This white paper provides a detailed listing of the most cited OSHA standards across all industries, along with proven tips to help you reduce risk and ensure compliance.




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Two House Democrats want a hearing on child labor violations

Washington — Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Alma Adams (D-NC) are asking Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, to convene a hearing on child labor violations.




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Two House Democrats repeat request for a hearing on child labor violations

Washington — Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Alma Adams (D-NC) are again asking Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, to convene a hearing on child labor violations.




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Lawmakers call for DOL investigation into child labor violations

Washington — A pair of House Democrats are requesting a Department of Labor investigation into potential risks of child labor and occupational safety and health violations in youth workforce programs.




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House bill aimed at cracking down on labor rights violations

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the House would equip OSHA and the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division with “the resources needed to tackle federal labor law violations.”




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Groups claim poultry line speeds violate human rights

Washington – Three advocacy groups on June 25 filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights alleging that unsafe conditions in poultry plants threaten workers’ basic human rights.




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Advocacy groups say proposed rule on teen workers violates Information Quality Act

Washington — The National Employment Law Project and two other labor advocacy groups have filed a complaint against the Department of Labor, claiming DOL violated the Information Quality Act in its move to roll back child labor laws to allow unsupervised teens to operate powered patient lifts in health care settings.




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A look at OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program

OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program is almost 5 years old. Is it working as intended? Stakeholders and OSHA-watchers weigh in.




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OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations for 2016

Safety+Health presents OSHA's most frequently cited violations for fiscal year 2016. Also: the annual "penalty box" detailing the year's largest fines, and an exclusive interview with Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA's Directorate of Enforcement Programs.




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OSHA’s Top 10 most-cited violations for fiscal year 2017

Which violation is making its first appearance on OSHA’s list of most-cited violations? Safety+Health presents the data on OSHA’s “Top 10” for fiscal year 2017. Also: A Q&A with Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the agency’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs.




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OSHA’s 'Top 10' most-cited violations

Which violation is making its first appearance on OSHA’s annual list of most-cited violations? Safety+Health presents the data on OSHA’s “Top 10” for fiscal year 2018. Also: An exclusive Q&A with Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the agency’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs.




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OSHA’s Top 10 most cited violations for 2019

Safety+Health presents the data on OSHA’s “Top 10” for fiscal year 2019. Also: An exclusive Q&A with Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the agency’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs.




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OSHA’s Top 10 most cited violations for FY 2020

Topping the list for the 10th successive year is Fall Protection – General Requirements. Also: The Top 10 “willful” and “serious” violations, a list of the year’s highest penalties, and a Q&A with OSHA’s Patrick Kapust.




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OSHA’s Top 10 most cited violations for FY 2021

Topping the list for the 11th straight year is Fall Protection – General Requirements. Also: The Top 10 “willful” and “serious” violations, a list of the year’s highest penalties, and an exclusive Q&A with OSHA’s Patrick Kapust.




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Annual ‘Roadcheck’ identifies out-of-service violations for vehicles, drivers

Greenbelt, MD — From May 17 to 19, inspectors across North America checked braking systems, lights, tires and other commercial motor vehicle equipment during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 35th annual International Roadcheck.




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Speeding tops list of most cited violations during Operation Safe Driver Week

Greenbelt, MD — Law enforcement officials issued more than 26,000 citations and warnings to passenger-vehicle, truck and bus drivers during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Operation Safe Driver Week.




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MSHA inspection blitz finds violations at 25 mines

Washington — The Mine Safety and Health Administration uncovered hundreds of violations at mines with concerning compliance histories during recent impact inspections.




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Annual ‘Roadcheck’ spotlights out-of-service vehicle and driver violations

Greenbelt, MD — The results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 36th annual International Roadcheck are in.




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Speeding tops list of ticketed violations during Operation Safe Driver Week

Greenbelt, MD — Law enforcement officials issued more than 10,000 citations and warnings combined to passenger-vehicle, truck and bus drivers during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Operation Safe Driver Week.




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Annual ‘Roadcheck’ identifies vehicle and driver violations

Greenbelt, MD — The results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 37th annual International Roadcheck are in.




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MSHA sees spike in Pattern of Violations offenders

Arlington, VA — Mine Safety and Health Administration officials recently identified multiple Pattern of Violations offenders during a single screening period – an action the agency says is unprecedented in its history.





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Judge: Andy Warhol didn't violate Prince picture copyright

Andy Warhol transcended a photographer's copyright by transforming a picture of a vulnerable and uncomfortable Prince into an artwork that made the singer an "iconic, larger-than-life figure," a judge ruled Monday.




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Minnesota attorney general on Trump: ‘If he violates the rights of people, we’re going to sue’

The second-term DFLer says he’ll challenge Trump if Republicans push politics that contradict Minnesota laws.




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International Day for the Right to Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims

International Day for the Right to Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims Today, on the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims, we are sharing our interview with forensic anthropologist Mercedes Doretti, the Director of North and Central American Programs and Board Member of the Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team (EAAF), which she also co-founded. Doretti and her colleagues collect and analyze physical evidence of human rights abuses (which often includes identifying the remains of victims of grave human rights abuses and returning them to their families), and they regularly present their findings to tribunals and legal mechanisms around the world to secure justice for those whose rights to life and personal security have been violated.




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Internet Archive's digital book lending violates copyrights, US judge rules

The ruling by U.S. District Judge John Koeltl in Manhattan on Friday came in a closely watched lawsuit that tested the ability of Internet Archive to lend out the works of writers and publishers protected by U.S. copyright laws.




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Govt may propose up to Rs 500 crore fine for violations under Digital India Bill

The Indian government is expected to propose a penalty of up to Rs 500 crore for violations of the Digital India Bill. The bill would authorize government agencies to monitor and collect traffic data to enhance cyber security. The proposed Digital India Authority would handle grievances and determine the penalty amount based on factors such as the gravity of the breach and the number of affected users.




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Dave Viola to succeed Russ Chaney as IAPMO CEO

Viola has more than 25 years of senior management experience within the plumbing and mechanical industry. 




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PM Profile: IAPMO’s Dave Viola

Last fall, IAPMO announced its CEO of 25 years, Russ Chaney, would be retiring at the end of the year, and former COO and Executive Vice President Dave Viola would succeed Chaney at the helm of the 95-year-old association. 




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Chicago countertop manufacturer faces $1M in penalties for silica dust violations

The company is accused of failing to protect workers from dangerous silica dust, leading to serious health issues.




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OSHA reveals Top 10 safety violations for 2024

Fall protection remains in the No. 1 spot. Incident data shows potential connection to top workplace compliance issues.




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SoterGenius, AI for industrial companies, launches to prevent compliance and safety violations

SoterGenius uses image and video analysis, chat functionality and document analysis to automate compliance checks against OSHA guidelines.




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Top 10 OSHA Violations for Fiscal Year 2022

The following is a guide to the top 10 most violated standards of 2022 with quick tips and educational information on each standard. 




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2022 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Respiratory Protection, general industry

The OSHA standard on respiratory protection, general industry is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022.




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2022 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) general industry

The OSHA standard on control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) general industry is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022.




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2022 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Powered Industrial Trucks

The OSHA standard on powered industrial trucks is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022.




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2022 Top 10 OSHA Violations: Fall Protection — Training Requirements

The OSHA standard on fall protection, training requirements is one of the top 10 most frequently penalized OSHA standards for FY 2022.




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Violation of Religious Freedom and Intolerance Ignites Global Backlash

South Korean authorities cancel an international event expected to gather 30,000 participants from 78 countries, sparking a global controversy and financial losses.




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Emma Violand-Sanchez, EdD, Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who

Emma Violand-Sanchez, EdD, channels years of expertise into her work as an Educational and Community leader




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Religious Freedom Violation and Intolerance Spark International Controversy

South Korean local government cancels international event with 30,000 participants from 78 countries, causing international damage




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Religious Freedom Violation and Intolerance Spark International Controversy in South Korea

South Korean local government cancels international event with 30,000 participants from 78 countries, causing international damage




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International Controversy Begins Among Religious Freedom Violation and Intolerance

South Korean local government cancels international event with 30,000 participants from 78 countries, causing international damage




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Stop the Unfolding Igbo Genocide: President Bola Tinubu's Premature Accusations and Orders Against IPOB Violate International Humanitarian Norms, Warns BILIE Human Rights Initiative-London UK

BILIE Human Rights Initiative, a registered charitable organisation in England and Wales, expresses profound concern over recent developments in Nigeria regarding the Biafra Day Terrorist Attack in Aba




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Court Says Violation of Safety Rules Alone Doesn't Constitute Intentional Harm

The Appellate Division of New Jersey’s Superior Court affirmed a trial court’s decision granting summary judgment that dismisses an intentional harm case, saying the injured worker failed to clear the high…




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Federal Law Preempts Worker's Claim for Alleged State Insurance Law Violations

A federal appellate court ruled that a worker’s claim that his employer’s health plan administrator violated Illinois law was preempted by federal law. Case: Carnes v. HMO Louisiana Inc., No. 4:22-cv-04179,…




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Court Revives Worker's Claims for FEHA Violation, IIED

A California appellate court revived a worker’s claims against his employer for harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Jose Rivera worked for FSC Corp. at Il Pastaio restaurant in Beverly…




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Cal/OSHA Cites Farm Labor Contractor for Heat Violations

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health cited a farm labor contractor $17,550 for violating heat illness prevention standards. Cal/OSHA said it opened an investigation into Ruiz Farm Labor in…




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Court Finds Eye Doctor Illegally Fired Worker Who Reported COVID Violations

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the federal court for the Northern District of New York found that an ophthalmologist and his practice illegally fired a worker who complained…




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Safety Inspectors Cite Employers for Silica Violations

Workplace safety regulators in California and Washington state proposed nearly $500,000 in penalties for 10 employers accused of exposing workers to crystalline silica dust. The California Division of Occupational Safety and…