Technologies

More OSHA Fines for Amazon Over Warehouse Safety

Investigators with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that Amazon exposed warehouse workers to a high risk of injury. The company disagrees.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued new citations to Amazon for failing to keep workers safe at more Amazon warehouses, the US Department of Labor announced on Wednesday.

The OHSA complaints allege that requiring employees to lift heavy items at a high frequency during long shifts has created unsafe working conditions, among other claims. In a review of federally required on-site injury logs, OSHA found that Amazon warehouse workers experienced high rates of musculoskeletal disorders.

OSHA has already been investigating Amazon after multiple workers died last summer at warehouses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The new OSHA claims against Amazon cite hazardous working conditions in more warehouses in Colorado, Idaho and New York, saying that Amazon exposes its workers to ergonomic hazards such as a «high risk of low back injuries and other musculoskeletal disorders.» The latest OSHA citations against Amazon could cost the company around $47,000.

«Amazon’s operating methods are creating hazardous work conditions and processes, leading to serious worker injuries,» Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker, said in a statement. «They need to take these injuries seriously and implement a company-wide strategy to protect their employees from these well-known and preventable hazards.»

Amazon has said it intends to appeal the citations.

«We take the safety and health of our employees very seriously, and we don’t believe the government’s allegations reflect the reality of safety at our sites,» Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel told CNET. «We’ve cooperated with the government through its investigation and have demonstrated how we work to mitigate risks and keep our people safe, and our publicly available data show we reduced injury rates in the US nearly 15% between 2019 and 2021.»

In a recent win for workers, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Warehouse Worker Protection Act in December, which now requires logistics companies with warehouse operations to disclose quotas to employees, as well as protects workers who fail to meet quotas that haven’t been disclosed or don’t allow for legally mandated breaks.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im