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MBA Safety News - January 2020

It's Not If, It's When
Tips and Tricks to Working with the Media When Your Crisis Hits the Fan


Date & Time:  Tuesday, January 28, 2020 - 10 am

Cost:  Free to all  MBA Members

Where:  MBA Headquarters, 631 Iron City Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Presenter:    Christopher Martin, President, Atlas Marketing

Description:   Communicating during a crisis offers opportunities for companies to strengthen corporate reputation and media relationships. During this session, audience members will learn how to prepare for conversations with the media, what the media is expecting during a crisis, and how to address and speak with the media during a crisis. The guidelines shared are applicable to a variety of communications situations.
OSHA penalties increased, again!

The U.S. Department of Labor annually adjusts the penalties for violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, as well as the penalty levels for a number of other statutes, by the amount of inflation for the past year. On January 15, the DOL announced the following changes to the OSHA penalty levels:

Serious Violations -  Increased to $13,494
Other Than Serious Violations - Increased to $13,494
Repeat Violations - Increased to $134,937
Willful Violations - Maximum penalties increased to $134,937
Willful Violations - Minimum penalties increased to $9,639


Reminder: Post your OSHA 300A

Employers must post their OSHA 300A forms  February 1   through   April 30 . Electronic filing of OSHA 300A information (if required) must be completed by  March 2 . For more information on who is required to electronically submit their injury data to OSHA Click here
National Safety Council
Northeast Conference and Expo 

The National Safety Council is once again bringing its Northeast Conference and Expo to Pittsburgh March 12-13. This is an outstanding opportunity to receive industry leading safety education, learn about the latest safety solutions from over 100 exhibitors, and network with leading safety professionals. More information can be found here .