Kayak guide drowning may prompt Yellowstone permit changes
Park doesn’t require guides to be schooled in rescue, but that policy may change.
Deadly Workplaces
OSHA cites outfitter in death of Yellowstone kayak guide
OARS West faces up to $38,672 in fines in death of Timothy Conant.
Remember fallen workers and fight for the living
Public investigations of job fatalities help identify hazards and protect workers. The state needs to invest more in those efforts.
Mountain guide death leads to Exum fine
OSHA probe focuses on “water knot.” Company agrees to inspect safety gear every year.
Good news: Wyoming increases commitment to worker safety
Wyoming Workforce Services took nine of its 13 safety inspectors and formed a new state agency, the Workers' Compensation Safety and Risk Unit.
