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Adhesives Company Faces Big OSHA Fines

Sealant maker HB Fuller, operating as Adhesive Systems Inc., is facing proposed penalties totaling $587,564 for 18 health and safety violations that the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says it discovered at the company’s facility … Continue reading

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Court: Ignorance of OSHA Rules is Not a Valid Defense

A federal appeals court has ruled that citations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are valid even if the offender claims ignorance of the regulations. The case involved a workplace fatality from a fall through a skylight. … Continue reading

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Judge’s Ruling in Safety Case Bears Watching

An administrative law judge’s recent ruling has the potential to expand the power of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Though one expert says it could be a one-time event, he’s urging the glass and glazing industry to keep an eye on the case — … Continue reading

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