/tags/workplace-safety workplace safety en-US Copyright Tue, 14 May 2024 20:10:20 GMT /2024-05-14/construction-crews-face-high-suicide-and-overdose-rates-columbus-groups-fighting-back The Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County started working with Mid-City Electric to build a program to help construction workers get connected to mental health and addiction services. Tue, 14 May 2024 20:10:20 GMT /2024-05-14/construction-crews-face-high-suicide-and-overdose-rates-columbus-groups-fighting-back George Shillcock /2023-04-26/feds-proposes-nearly-two-million-penalty-against-cincinnati-meat-processing-plant The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing a $1.9 million penalty on a Cincinnati meat processing plant, accusing it of ignoring worker safety standards. The processing plant has had a history of safety violations, and in 2017 OSHA added the company to its severe violator enforcement program. Mon, 01 May 2023 12:11:08 GMT /2023-04-26/feds-proposes-nearly-two-million-penalty-against-cincinnati-meat-processing-plant Alejandro Figueroa /2021-01-14/u-s-still-lags-in-covid-19-workplace-safety-former-osha-official-says Ten months into the pandemic, the Trump administration is neglecting safety at meatpacking plants and other workplaces, a former top federal official says. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:07:00 GMT /2021-01-14/u-s-still-lags-in-covid-19-workplace-safety-former-osha-official-says Tonya Mosley /news-partners/2020-12-01/next-administration-could-mean-new-safety-regulations-for-coal-mines A recent government report called the mine safety standard regulating deadly silica dust "out of date," and difficult to enforce. The Biden administration may finally change that standard. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 22:28:36 GMT /news-partners/2020-12-01/next-administration-could-mean-new-safety-regulations-for-coal-mines Robert Benincasa /news/2020-09-08/ohio-labor-unions-launch-campaign-for-safer-workplaces-during-pandemic Ohio union leaders marked Labor Day with a call for better conditions for workers and a new website to help them secure a safe workplace, especially… Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:24:12 GMT /news/2020-09-08/ohio-labor-unions-launch-campaign-for-safer-workplaces-during-pandemic Kabir Bhatia /2020-06-11/thousands-of-workers-say-their-jobs-are-unsafe-as-economy-reopens In places ranging from chicken processing plants to hair salons, workers say employers aren't doing enough to protect them from getting sick. Advocates blame a lack of mandatory federal safety rules. Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:00:00 GMT /2020-06-11/thousands-of-workers-say-their-jobs-are-unsafe-as-economy-reopens Chris Arnold /news/2020-05-22/sen-sherrod-brown-proposes-extending-time-for-workers-to-file-safety-complaints As more parts of the economy begin to reopen, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) wants to make sure workers have recourse if they don’t feel safe at their… Fri, 22 May 2020 15:09:20 GMT /news/2020-05-22/sen-sherrod-brown-proposes-extending-time-for-workers-to-file-safety-complaints Sarah Taylor /news/2020-05-12/coronavirus-in-ohio-some-employees-worried-about-returning-to-work After being shut down as non-essential in March, retail stores can join other businesses in Ohio starting Tuesday, operating with new restrictions to help… Tue, 12 May 2020 10:53:34 GMT /news/2020-05-12/coronavirus-in-ohio-some-employees-worried-about-returning-to-work Jo Ingles /2020-05-06/as-businesses-reopen-a-fight-is-brewing-over-worker-safety-lawsuits Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell insists any coronavirus relief bill must protect employers from lawsuits filed by workers who get sick. Workers' rights advocates oppose such a move. Wed, 06 May 2020 16:15:28 GMT /2020-05-06/as-businesses-reopen-a-fight-is-brewing-over-worker-safety-lawsuits Scott Horsley /news/2020-03-25/coronavirus-in-ohio-employees-encouraged-to-speak-out-on-unsafe-work-conditions Ohio's stay-at-home order is now in effect and many non-essential businesses are closed. However, there are still a number of businesses that remain open,… Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:01:02 GMT /news/2020-03-25/coronavirus-in-ohio-employees-encouraged-to-speak-out-on-unsafe-work-conditions Andy Chow