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June 16, 2010
June 11, 2010
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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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March 26, 2010
The HSE - UK's Health and Safety Executive, has announced a new downloadable tool for businesses and organizations to help reduce the probability of employees suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the arms and upper torso associated with repetitive tasks.
In the UK the most common industrial illness is MSD. Affecting more than...
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March 25, 2010
Approximately 80 workers die from electric shock each year while working on electrical equipment or related utility operations. US Federal OSHA has released a new "e-tool" for addressing work hazards and safety practices in the electric power industry. OSHA has put together this tool to help prevent future worker deaths in the power industry. It ...
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October 8, 2009
National Emphasis Programs (NEP) are the tool used by OSHA to focus on a particular area of concern for more in-depth inspections and enforcement activities if required. OSHA is currently concerned with the possibility of injuries and illnesses being under reported in American Industry.
The accurate and honest recordkeeping of injury statistics ...
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October 8, 2009
On Sept. 9, the Department of Labor (DOL) and OSHA revised the personal protective equipment (PPE) standards concerning requirements for eye- and face-protective devices, and head and foot protection for general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring and marine terminals.
The final rule, which becomes effective on Oct. 9, 2009, ...
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