Department of Labor alleges subcontractor knowingly exposed employees to asbestos hazards during former Waukegan hospital demolition

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Department of Labor alleges subcontractor knowingly exposed employees to asbestos hazards during former Waukegan hospital demolition WAUKEGAN, IL – Alleging that K.L.F. Enterprises — a Chicago demolition subcontractor — knew it was exposing its employees and others to the serious dangers of asbestos at a Waukegan work site, the U.S. Department of Labor has cited the company for 36 safety and health violations after a federal investigation. In November 2023, investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened a complaint inspection after they observed K.L.F. employees not wearing protective equipment amid piles of debris and steel I-beams during structural demolition of the eight-story former Lakes Behavioral Health hospital. OSHA determined that K.L.F. continued demolition activities — disturbing and removing asbestos used to fireproof the building’s interior — despite recognizing the debris piles outside were likely asbestos-laden. The company did
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US Department of Labor announces Pacific Coast Safety Fest, March 14-17

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US Department of Labor announces Pacific Coast Safety Fest, March 14-17
SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Department of Labor and other stakeholders are offering workers, employers, educators, safety and health professionals and others a unique, virtual opportunity to increase their knowledge of workplace safety and health issues during Pacific Coast Safety Fest, March 14-17, 2022. Pacific Coast Safety Fest is co-sponsored by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Region 9’s Alliance Partners: the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers at Arizona State University, California State University Dominguez Hills, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District and University of California San Diego. Organized annually by OSHA – in collaboration with Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health and Nevada State Occupational Safety – the event raises awareness about protecting workers and promoting best workplace practices to prevent illnesses, injuries and fatalities. The event offers virtual live classes and safety and health resources to anyone working or living in Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, Pacific Territories and American Samoa. Participation is free, but registration is required. “More than 4,700 workers were fatally injured in the United States in 2020, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics. Tragically, most of these incidents were preventable,” said Regional Administrator James D. Wulff in San Francisco. “Implementing effective safety and health programs can spare needless suffering of workers, their families and their communities. Events like the Pacific Coast Safety Fest 2022 offer a great opportunity to learn how to stay safe in the workplace.” On March 14, the event will kick off with the following speakers: Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Douglas L. Parker OSHA Regional Administrator James D. Wulff Arizona Division of Occupational Safety & Health Assistant Director Steven Morgan California Division of Occupational Safety & Health Senior Safety Engineer Gary McIver Hawaii Occupational Safety & Health Branch Manager Arthur “Roy” Talaeai Nevada Safety Consultation & Training Section Training Supervisor Kelly Baetz Register to join Pacific Coast Safety Fest 2022’s Opening Day. Following presentations on the first day, the event continues with OSHA presentations on the following topics:   Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Thursday, March 17, 2022 #7205: Health Hazard Awareness #7105: Evacuation & Emergency Planning #7005: Public Warehousing & Storage #7225: Transition to Safe Chemicals #7210: Pandemic Illness Preparedness #7100: Introduction to Machinery & Machine Safeguarding #7500: Introduction to Safety & Health Management #7405: Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry #7215: Silica in Construction, Maritime & General Industries #7845: Recordkeeping Rule Seminar #7500: Introduction to Safety & Health Management (in Spanish) #7410: Managing Excavation Hazards Review Pacific Coast Safety Fest 2022’s course listings, registration information and event schedules. Learn more about OSHA.  

Published at February 23, 2022 at 04:00PM
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