Giant Hogweed: Identification and Control

The Virginia Cooperative Extension has released a guide to help identify dangerous Giant Hogweed. Giant hogweed is easily mistaken for cow parsnip. The danger of giant hogweed stems from its sap, which is present on all parts of the plant. Its sap, in combination with moisture and sunlight, can cause severe skin and eye irritation, painful blistering, permanent scarring and blindness.

Materials Handling and Storage in the Beverage Distribution and Retail Industry. Handling and storing materials specific to the beverage distribution and retail industry involves diverse operations.

What Is Safe and Sound Week? – A nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs that include management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards in workplaces.

U.S. Secretary of Labor R. Alexander Acosta has released a public service announcement in English and Spanish to address the increase in trenching related fatalities. The PSAs are also available on the OSHA website.

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney endorses the Registered Apprenticeship program in Virginia

There is a national shortage of skilled trades workers, and Roanoke is no exception. The Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association knows how hard it is to find quality workers.

More than 20 Roanoke County Public School students signed as Student Registered Apprentices with five different companies at a ceremony on May 24.

The 2018 Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Conference will be held October 31 through November 2, 2018 at the Doubletree by Hilton, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Women Wires, Sticks, Bricks, Pipes, Trucks, and Dollars event, hosted by the Local 10 Plumbers and Pipefitters, in conjunction with the Department of Labor and Industry, brought employers and prospective future Registered Apprentices together.

Many fatal accidents in the workplace occur when someone is struck by material, equipment, machinery, or vehicles. Each year many workers die from “Struck-By” accidents. Employees must be aware of working around equipment, materials, and vehicles in order to avoid “Struck-By” injuries.