Question

It is important to stay current on issues related to safety. This week, visit the OSHA website (www.osha.gov) Locate a news release on an OSHA activity. Provide a summary of the news release and discuss what OSHA is trying to do, the effect on the workers and the effect on the employers. Try to find a unique story that has not already been discussed in this forum.

Answer 1

OSHA recently fined a roofing company for exposing workers to fall hazards. The workers were at risk of serious injuries or death, and the company faced financial penalties for not providing proper fall protection equipment.

Step-by-step explanation:

One recent news release from the OSHA website is about a roofing company that was fined $134,937 for exposing workers to fall hazards. OSHA found that the company violated safety regulations by failing to provide proper fall protection equipment, such as safety harnesses, to its employees. The effect on the workers was that they were at risk of serious injuries or even death if they were to fall from heights. The effect on the employers was that they faced substantial fines and penalties for not ensuring a safe working environment.