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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 awards more than $58M to support delivery of services to help homeless veterans reenter workforce

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US Department of Labor awards more than $58M to support delivery of services to help homeless veterans reenter workforce WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $58 million in grants to support the efforts of organizations that help homeless veterans by enabling them to overcome barriers to re-entering the workforce and finding meaningful employment. Administered by the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program provides funding for three years to support the delivery of services to homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness. The grants awarded today will provide more than $28 million for 72 new three-year grants. VETS is also providing an additional $29 million to 87 organizations in the second or third years of the program. “Upholding our responsibility to our veterans is central to the Unity Agenda outlined in President Biden’s State of the Union address,” said Assistant Secretary for Vet
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US Department of Labor cites Utah solar power company after inspectors find workers atop snow-covered Johnstown roof without fall protection

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US Department of Labor cites Utah solar power company after inspectors find workers atop snow-covered Johnstown roof without fall protection DENVER – Cited 12 times since 2018 for endangering workers, a Utah-based solar provider allowed employees to work on an icy, snow-covered two-story roof in Johnstown without legally required fall protection in late December 2022, a U.S. Department of Labor safety investigation found. Acting on a complaint about workers’ safety at risk, the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an inspection and found that Ion Solar LLC ignored fall protection requirements in the company’s safety and health program, which exposed its employees to falls from elevation, the construction industry’s leading cause of death. An onsite company manager told an OSHA investigator that he did not enforce the safety program for a one-day job. In addition to not ensuring the use of fall protection, Ion Solar also did not provide employees on the gro
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US Department of Labor Georgia road contractors to promote workplace safety during I-285 I-20 East interchange project

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US Department of Labor, Georgia road contractors to promote workplace safety during I-285, I-20 East interchange project Participants: U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute for Safety, Health and Environmental Services Archer Western E.R. Snell What: OSHA has signed a strategic partnership with two Georgia firms engaged in a joint-venture, Archer Western – an Atlanta construction company – and E.R. Snell – a Snellville construction company – to promote worker safety and health during reconstruction of the I-285 and I-20 East highway interchange. Background: The partnership seeks to prevent worker injuries and reduce exposure to hazards using a public-private approach. The initiative will assist contractors in creating and using safety and health management systems, and training to ensure workers, employers and supervisors know how to remain safe and healthy. The expansive project includes reconstruction of
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US Department of Labor trade groups unions partnering to protect workers from hazards in trenching excavation

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US Department of Labor, trade groups, unions partnering to protect workers from hazards in trenching, excavation WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration today signed an agreement with an alliance of trade organizations, labor unions and industry stakeholders to better protect people who do trenching and excavation work. The two-year agreement between OSHA and the Partners for Safe Trenching and Excavation Operations Alliance will unite the North American Excavation Shoring Association, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the National Utility Contractors Association, the Associated General Contractors, the Common Ground Alliance, the International Union of Operating Engineers and the Laborers’ International Union of North America to address some of the construction industry’s most hazardous work. “Sadly in 2022, we saw a dramatic and disturbing increase in the number of workers who died in trench collapses,” said Assistant Secre
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US Department of Labor Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program sign alliance to train employees on hazards

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US Department of Labor, Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program sign alliance to train employees on hazards Who:               U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration St. Louis Area Office and Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Program-St. Louis Campus What:             Workplace safety and health alliance Background: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Apprentice and Training Center Program-St. Louis Campus signed an alliance, June 14, 2023, to provide valuable safety training to apprentices, members, industry professionals, and OSHA in recognition and prevention of workplace hazards in the residential, commercial and industrial construction sectors. The two-year alliance will focus on reducing and preventing exposure to a variety of construction safety and health hazards through the development and deli
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US Department of Labor North Florida non-profit initiative align to safeguard agriculture construction industries workers

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US Department of Labor, North Florida non-profit initiative align to safeguard agriculture, construction industries’ workers Who:  U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration            The Migrants & Minorities Alliance Inc. What:  Safety and health alliance Background: OSHA and Migrants & Minorities Alliance Inc. are allying to protect agricultural and construction industry workers by reducing and preventing exposure to workplace hazards. The alliance will focus on educating employers and workers on OSHA’s Focus Four, which involves education on preventing falls, caught-in, struck-by and electrical hazards. OSHA’s Alliance Program works with groups committed to worker safety and health to prevent workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses. These groups include unions, consulates, trade or professional organizations, businesses and more. OSHA and their partners develop compliance assistance tools and resources to share with workers and employers
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US Department of Labor Mexican Consulate in Dallas sign alliance to protect safety health of Spanish-speaking workers

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US Department of Labor, Mexican Consulate in Dallas sign alliance to protect safety, health of Spanish-speaking workers Participants:  U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational     Safety and Health Administration Mexican Consulate, Dallas, Texas         On June 14, 2023, OSHA Dallas Area Director Basil Singh, Fort Worth Area Director Timothy Minor and Mexico’s Consul in Dallas Francisco de la Torre Galindo signed an alliance to promote understanding of the workplace safety and health rights and responsibilities and provide resources for North Texas’ Spanish-speaking workers. Alliance description: On June 14, 2023, OSHA’s area offices in Dallas and Fort Worth and the Dallas Mexican Consulate entered into a two-year alliance to provide Spanish-speaking employers and workers in North Texas with information, guidance and access to workers’ rights resources.                                                                                The alliance provides workplace safety and health outre
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