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Chemical Safety Board Renews Call for Combustible Dust Hazard Standard
February 7 marked the fourth anniversary of a massive sugar dust explosion that killed 14 workers and injured 38 others…
OSHA Posts 17 Respirator Training Videos
OSHA has posted a series of 17 videos to help workers learn proper use of respirators on the job. The…
New Truck Driver Hours-of-Service Rules Take Effect Feb. 27
A new DOT final rule reduces by 12 hours the maximum number of hours some truck drivers can work within…
ANSI Approves Two New Construction and Demolition Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved two new ASSE A10 construction and demolition standards: A10.1-2011 – Pre-Project and…
Study of Workplace Ladder Falls Offers Safety Insights
A survey of workplace ladder falls among U.S. workers identifies common activities that often lead to injuries – and offers…
NIOSH Publication Defines Best Lockout / Tagout Procedures
Workers are at risk of severe injury and death during machine maintenance and servicing if proper lockout and tagout procedures…
OSHA, NIOSH Issue Guidance on Respiratory Hazard Tests
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have developed two…
Welders may have Increased Risk for Brain Damage
Workers exposed to welding fumes may be at increased risk of damage to the same brain area harmed by Parkinson’s…
OSHA Issues Fall Protection Guide for Residential Construction
OSHA has published a Fall Protection in Residential Construction guidance document to demonstrate work methods that can help employers prevent…
Look for Tougher DOT Hazmat Shipping Inspection Rules in May
DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) inspectors(and others) soon will have greater authority to investigate shipments of hazardous…
