Chester County News and Community Website
PITTSBURGH, PA — A major expansion of the Heinz History Center will include enhanced worker safety oversight under a new federal partnership aimed at reducing construction site injuries and hazards.
New Safety Push Targets Risks at Major Pittsburgh Build Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal workplace safety officials will increase inspections in dozens of high-risk industries under an updated program aimed at reducing heat-related illnesses and deaths on the job. What …
OSHA Targets Heat Risks With Expanded Workplace Inspections Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — Employers across the country may see increased federal support and guidance on workplace safety under a new initiative designed to help businesses meet safety standards and reduce …
OSHA Launches New Program to Help Businesses Avoid Violations Read More
NORTHUMBERLAND, PA — The Shapiro Administration is spotlighting a major milestone in Pennsylvania’s push to protect workers, honoring a Northumberland County construction company whose safety record has drawn statewide acclaim.
Construction Firm’s Safety Feat Turns Heads as PA Marks 1.6 Million Workers Protected Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Amputations in Manufacturing Industries. This initiative aims to …
OSHA Renews National Initiative to Prevent Amputations in Manufacturing Read More
MEADVILLE, PA — A Meadville-based manufacturing company, Fostermation Inc., faces legal repercussions following multiple investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor into a workplace incident that resulted in the partial …
Teen Worker’s Injury Sparks Crackdown on Safety Violations at Meadville Plant Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled a series of significant updates, ranging from veteran employment recognition to workplace safety, leadership appointments, and funding for displaced workers. These …
Labor Department’s Bold Moves Protect Workers, Honor Veterans, and Revive Jobs Nationwide! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Safety and mental health are the bedrock of education, and ensuring these needs are met is no small task. Recognizing this, the Shapiro-Davis Administration has taken bold, decisive …
Securing Futures, Strengthening Minds: Shapiro-Davis Administration Invests $275 Million in School Safety and Mental Health Read More
GETTYSBURG, PA — The Gettysburg Foundation has been recognized for its exemplary dedication to workplace safety, receiving the prestigious 2024 Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence (GASE). The award, presented by Pennsylvania …
Gettysburg Foundation Honored with 2024 Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence Read More