OSHA Violations, Citations and Inspections: What You’re Reading in November 2023

A look at the month’s most poplar stories as determined by you.
Nicole Stempak
What a busy month November has been! It’s flown by for me but also feels like a mish mash of annual events. First, there was the post-Halloween sugar rush, then Thanksgiving, then shopping deals and now the first major snowfall of the season.

Throw in some unexpected car issues that threatened Thanksgiving travel, a fridge that wouldn’t cool, an annual eye exam and a girls night out to see “Mean Girls” the musical, and that about sums my past few weeks.

I’m probably sharing too much, but sometimes it’s nice to remind yourself (and others), that you’re a human who has a whole different life outside of work. It’s impossible to compartmentalize these aspects of ourselves, especially when personal matters like reliable transportation and health and well-being come into play. Plus, despite everything going on in the world, it is really important for a person to socialize, relax and have fun.

As safety professionals, you know all too well how a moment can change from business as usual to life-or-death situations. It’s important to know how to respond to whatever life throws at you, but above all, that means being empathetic.

It’s the end of the month, and that means a roundup of EHS Today’s most popular stories. You’re interested in what OSHA’s up to, news about our Safety Leadership Conference and challenges for safety professionals.

But above all, I hope you see the humanity in these stories and are reminded of the very important work you do on a daily basis.

Until next time, take care.

Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2023
Too many workers are getting hurt on the job, and the numbers are only getting worse.

View the list here.

Regulatory Update: OSHA Cites 3M for Willful Safety Violations Related to Worker Fatality
OSHA says the fatality at 3M site could have been prevented by following federal safety regulations.

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OSHA Seeks to Add Union Reps to Inspections
Agency also announces alliance with NLRB to promote unionization.

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The Biggest Challenges for Safety Professionals in 2023
EHS Today’s National Safety & Salary Survey 2023 reveals that the average safety professional earns $99,000…but your mileage might vary.

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How Businesses can Mitigate the Risks of Employee Injuries
The Travelers Injury Impact report found that an employee’s time spent in a particular role was a driving factor in injury frequency and age was a driving factor in the cost of claims.

Read more here.

Call for Speakers: Safety Leadership Conference 2024
We’re looking for great speakers for Safety Leadership Conference 2024 in Denver, Aug. 26-28, 2024. We’d love to have you submit a session idea. Here’s how.

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5 Ways Strong Internal Communications Keep Workers Safe
Companies that want employees to be safe must clearly communicate plans, updates, trainings and other efforts to protect employees.

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Safety in Plain Sight
The best safety leaders are able to see what so many others choose not to notice.

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Just 31% of Employees Find Their Work Engaging
Gartner survey reveals engaged employees are more likely to stay at their organization and contribute more.

Safety Leadership Conference 2023: Three Days of Safety Excellence in Pictures
Visual highlights from EHS Today’s 12th annual Safety Leadership Conference, held in Orlando.