Becker's Hospital Review

OSHA opens investigation into UPMC hospital shooting

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a Feb. 22 shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pa., that left two dead and five wounded, an agency spokesperson confirmed to ...
Occupational Health & Safety

OSHA Introduces Safety Champions Program

A new Safety Champions Program aims to help employers strengthen workplace safety through a voluntary, structured framework.
Becker's Hospital Review

OSHA, Virtua Memorial reach settlement after allegations of hazardous working environment

Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly, N.J., has reached a settlement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to resolve allegations the hospital failed to help nurses lift heavy ...
YDR

OSHA opens workplace safety probe following UPMC Memorial Hospital attack

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation of UPMC Memorial Hospital, where a gunman attacked the ICU last month, leaving a police officer dead and five others ...
JD Supra

Hospital and Management Company Both Liable for Same OSHA Violation at Shared Worksite: What Can You Do to Avoid “Single-Employer” Liability?

A recent federal appeals court ruling illustrates the risks of “single-employer” liability for OSHA citations for common business arrangements today. These involve separate companies that perform ...