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OSHA Reminds Employers of Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Recently, a worker in a New England warehouse was found unconscious and seizing, suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. Several other…
New Safety Pro Certification Program Introduced
The Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM) has developed a new certification program to recognize those employees whose duties…
Language Barriers Can Cue Workplace Disasters
On June 27, 2011, a worker at a poultry processing plant in Arkansas inadvertently created and released chlorine gas into…
Office Workers Not Prepared for Workplace Emergencies
Emergencies and disasters can strike anywhere at any time, bringing workplace injuries and illnesses with them. Employers and workers may…
OSHA Inspectors Advised To Review Safety Incentive Programs
Your next OSHA visit just might include a review of your safety incentive program – because OSHA has noticed that…
New Pool and Spa Safety Code Available from ICC
The International Code Council (ICC) and pool safety organizations have joined together to publish the first comprehensive code to…
OSHA Resurrects NEP for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
OSHA just announced a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities. Through this NEP, OSHA will…
Get Ready for Occupational Safety and Health Week, May 6-12
May 6-12 is North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH Week), a time to raise awareness about occupational safety,…
New Report Calls for Better Standards and Supervision of Young Workers
If you have employees under age 20, you’ll be interested in a new report released by the Colorado School of…
OSHA Publishes Hazcom / GHS Revisions
OSHA has finally published the long-awaited revisions to its Hazard Communications Standard, to align with the Globally Harmonized System of…
