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OSHA Releases Small Business Hazard Training Tool
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced on June 10th the release of a new online, interactive game-based tool…
NIOSH: Healthcare Workers Lack Awareness of Hazardous Chemical Safety
A study from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) found that healthcare workers who routinely come in…
New PPE Standard Released by ANSI and ISEA
A breaking news story from EHS Today states that a new PPE standard released by ANSI and ISEA is designed…
Hospital Worker and Patient Safety Resources from OSHA
OSHA’s Worker Safety in Hospitals website can help hospitals improve patient and hospital worker safety and reduce…
Companies Showing Signs of Increased Safety Awareness
Safety Scoreboards and signs really do keep workplace safety top-of-mind with workers. This article from the Decatur, IL Herald-Review…
New OSHA Resources for Women in Construction
OSHA has created a Women in Construction web page. The new page addresses safety and health issues specific to female…
Free Reference Card Compares NFPA 704 Diamond and OSHA GHS labels
The NFPA has been working with OSHA over the past year to promote awareness of the differences between the…
New OSHA Grain Worker Safety Initiative
OSHA has developed a new Local Emphasis Program for Grain Handling Facilities in response to the high number of recent…
New OSHA Ladder Safety Brochure Helps Prevent Falls
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction every year, and falls from ladders make up nearly a…
OSHA Issues New Advice for Fighting Combustible Dust Fires
OSHA has just published a new booklet that outlines safe procedures for emergency responders who may face fires and explosions…
