June 16, 2011
It seems there are many of us out in industry that are more than a little confused about when and what to pay employees for the time they take in putting on and taking off PPE as part of their work routine. So much so that this issue has been taken to various courts and now it is time for the Fourth Circuit Court to weigh in. Its decision "Pay the...
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March 23, 2011
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has proposed a new rule that would protect the public by improving the safe transfer of hazardous materials to and from rail cargo and highway cargo trucks. The proposed rule would require additional training for employees and new safety require...
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March 11, 2011
National Poison Prevention Week will be held March 20-26, 2011.
More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year to the 61 Poison Control Centers (PCCs) across the United States. More than 90 percent of these poisonings occur in the home. The majority of non-fatal poisonings occur in children younger than six years old. And, poisonings are on...
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November 19, 2010
November 19, 2010 - Michigan State Fire Marshal Ronald R. Farr today urged consumers who will be cooking with turkey fryers to be aware of the dangers, know the safety precautions, and consider using oil-less fryers to help ensure greater safety when preparing feasts this Thanksgiving Day.
"Deep frying a turkey in hot oil is dangerous, risky bus...
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June 16, 2010
June 11, 2010
Contact: Office of Communications
Phone: 202-693-1999
New OSHA training emphasizes workers' rights
WASHINGTON - "Introduction to OSHA," a new training component emphasizing workers' rights, is required content in every OSHA 10- and 30-hour Outreach Training Program class. OSHA developed the information in support of the Secre...
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