U.S. Government News

Working at home in 2007

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:58:46 PST

Multiple jobholders were much more likely to work at home than were single jobholders—31 versus 18 percent.

Cal/OSHA issues workplace advisory for Northern California workers

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:54:37 PST

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH or Cal/OSHA) is advising employers and workers in Northern California to protect themselves from the smoke created by the many wildfires burning around the state if they are required to work outdoors.

Average hours that men and women worked in 2007

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:56:28 PST

On the days that they worked, employed men worked about three-quarters of an hour more than employed women.

U.S. Labor Department resources available for Midwest flood recovery

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:44:26 PST

The U.S. Department of Labor announces a one-stop Web tool offering a number of resources to assist those negatively impacted by the recent spate of floods in the Midwest.

Cal/OSHA and State Compenstion Insurance Fund cohost Heat Illness Prevention Workshop for Employers in Sacramento

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:25:25 PST

Cal/OSHA staff will provide employers with up-to-date information on heat illness prevention for outdoor workers.

OSHA offers safety tips for working in summer heat

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:40:54 PST

The hot days of summer are here. Throughout the country, thousands of employees who work outdoors face the potential dangers associated with overexposure to heat. Factors such as working in direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity, physical exertion and lack of sufficient water intake can lead to heat stress.

Cal/OSHA and State Compenstion Insurance Fund co-host Heat Illness Prevention Workshop for Employers

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:48:06 PST

Cal/OSHA staff will provide employers with up to date information on heat illness prevention for outdoor workers. Employers will learn about their responsibilities under California law (Labor Code §3395, Heat Illness Prevention) regarding heat illness regulations passed in 2005 by the Governor to prevent employee injuries and deaths from heat illness exposure working outdoors.

OSHA announces its Site-Specific Targeting Plan for 2008

Mon, 26 May 2008 08:39:30 PST

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today that its 2008 Site-Specific Targeting (SST) plan will focus on approximately 3,800 high-hazard worksites on its primary list for unannounced comprehensive safety inspections over the coming year.

Safety Seminar Tackles Cal/OSHA Compliance on June 13 in Bakersfield

Sun, 25 May 2008 09:06:32 PST

As part of State Fund Compensation Insurance Fund’s Employer Education Series a safety seminar addressing Cal/OSHA compliance will be held in Bakersfield. Open to the public, this event features presentations by State Fund Loss Control staff targeting ways to meet Cal/OSHA compliance.

New "elaws" tool to help employers comply with recordkeeping, reporting and notice requirements

Tue, 06 May 2008 08:07:24 PST

The new FirstStep Recordkeeping, Reporting and Notices elaws Advisor has been integrated into a FirstStep suite of advisors that also includes the revised and expanded FirstStep Poster Advisor and FirstStep Employment Law Overview Advisor.

San Diego Auto Body Shops Cited for Widespread Labor

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:21:13 PST

Economic Employment Enforcement Coalition (EEEC) investigators issued 41 citations for labor violations – with fines totaling more than $226,000 – in a recent sweep of 28 San Diego auto body businesses.

Government Jobs: MSHA to hire more mine inspectors in Idaho, Oregon and Washington

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:03:01 PST

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking to hire new federal mine inspectors for positions in Boise, Idaho; Albany, Ore.; and Kent, Wash. Applicant screenings for these positions will be held April 12 and 13 in Pasco, Wash., at the Best Western Pasco Inn & Suites. Interested citizens who have not previously registered via MSHA's Web site are welcome to attend, subject to space availability

OSHA Update: OSHA Implements RSS Feeds for its Communications Products

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:55:30 PST

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Feeds to provide OSHA customers a personal, direct channel for receiving the latest news and information from the OSHA Web site.

OSHA seeks applications for $6.7 million in new safety and health training grants

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:08:40 PST

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced in today’s Federal Register that it is seeking applications for Susan Harwood Training Grants. OSHA awards funds to nonprofit organizations to provide training and education programs for employers and employees on safety and health topics selected by OSHA. Nonprofit organizations, including community- and faith-based organizations, that are not state or local government agencies, are eligible to apply. The application deadline is May 23, 2008.

UPS Fined by OSHA following whistleblower investigation

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:48:22 PST

As the result of an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) has paid $254,000 to a mechanic who was terminated by the delivery carrier after complaining about unsafe conditions in trucks at the company's Watertown, N.Y., garage.

Government Jobs: MSHA is seeking to hire more mine inspectors in Montana and Utah

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:43:21 PST

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking to hire new federal mine inspectors for positions in Helena, Mont., and Salt Lake City, Utah. Applicant screenings for these positions will be held March 15 and 16 in Salt Lake City at the Sheraton City Centre. Interested citizens who have not previously registered via MSHA's Web site are welcome to attend, subject to space availability.

OSHA Announces New Ergonomics Guidelines for Shipyards

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:03:17 PST

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced the release of Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Shipyards , an industry-specific guidance document that provides practical recommendations to help employers and employees reduce the number and severity of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace.

OSHA Notifies Workplaces with High Injury and Illness Rates

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:36:47 PST

The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health has notified 14,000 employers nationwide that their injury and illness rates are considerably higher than the national average.

MSHA launches online violation tracking tool for operators

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:34:27 PST

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) today activated a new feature on its Web site that will provide additional tools for mine safety stakeholders to assess the safety performance at specific mines around the nation. The addition to MSHA's Data Retrieval System will enable users to access specific data about violations per inspection day (VPID) and repeat violations of the same standard.

Mine safety workshops address effects of seasonal changes at mine sites Sessions to be held in New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:42:08 PST

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), in cooperation with the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, is conducting a series of free mine safety workshops nationwide to address special hazards associated with the onset of warmer weather at certain mining operations. The sessions, called "Spring Thaw" workshops, will be held in February and March in New Hampshire, New York and Pennsylvania. Registration for each seven-hour session will begin at 8:30 a.m. EST.