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OSHA cites Tyson Foods’ Jefferson Branch for exposing workers to safety hazards
OSHA has recently cited the Tyson Foods’ Jefferson branch with 10 safety violations for failing to comply with the general industry workplace safety regulations. The company faces fines worth $45,000...
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OSHA fines Alabama Contractor for Trenching Violations
OSHA has recently issued 3 safety violation citations to Trax Development LLC of Northport, Alabama for exposing the employees to potential cave-ins and to struck-by hazards while installing sewer...
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OSHA fines the North Central Farmers Elevator in Ipswich for exposing workers...
OSHA has recently fined the North Central Farmers Elevator in Ipswich with 6 willful violations for exposing workers to grain engulfment. The proposed fines amount to $378,000.The worker who was...
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Hilda L. Solis, Secretary of Labor appoints 15 new members to the Maritime...
Hilda L. Solis the Secretary of Labor announced that 15 new members will be appointed to the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health. An open meeting will be held on the 19th and...
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OSHA cites Nebraska-based Fremont Beef for Safety Violations following an...
OSHA has recently cited the Nebraska-based Fremont Beef Co. after a safety inspection was conducted at the facility. The inspection was conducted in response to a report that an amputation took place...
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Work Precautions for handling hazardous drugs
Healthcare and hospital employers were reminded yesterday hazardous drugs like antineoplastic drugs can be extremely dangerous to works if proper precautions are not taken while handling these drugs....
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OSHA documents shows Residential Construction Workers how to prevent injuries...
OSHA has recently issued guidance on Fall Protection for residential construction industry workers. This guidance will help employers in this industry prevent injuries and deaths that are caused by...
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OSHA issues health warning to Hair Salons
OSHA has recently issued a health warning to hair salon workers and owners about formaldehyde exposure that is caused due to working with hair smoothening and straightening products. The health warning...
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OSHA cites 3 subsidiary companies of Jinny Corp.
OSHA has cites 3 subsidiary companies that are owned by Jinny Corp. The companies in question are: JBS Beauty Club, Jinny Beauty Supply Co. and JBS Hair Distribution Center. All three companies are...
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Napa State Hospital Cited for death of worker
Cal/OSHA’s safety personnel have issued a fine of $100,000 against the Napa State Hospital for slaying a psychiatric technician in October and neglecting to restrict the movements of patients that are...
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Business up in flames the same day as OSHA issues 23 citations
Investigations are being conducted to determine the cause of fire at a South Side chemical processing business on the same day that it received 23 violations from OSHA. A certain mix of chemicals...
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OSHA attempts to improve Trainer Reliability by revising its Outreach...
OSHA has recently revised its voluntary Outreach Training programs to include trainer verification and other such changes to improve the overall quality of the trainings and to ensure the integrity of...
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OSHA for Safety Driving!
It is fairly old news that OSHA has partnered with NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and NETS (Network of Employers for Traffic Safety) to release new guidelines as far as the...
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Domestic Service Employees are Vulnerable to Workplace Safety Hazards
Domestic service employees who are actively involved in performing tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and caring for children or the elderly are also exposed to a number of occupational health hazards,...
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Launching a Successful Safety Management Program for your Dentistry Practice
Dentists are trained and educated to solely care for patients. However, Most dentists, hygienists or administrative personnel will tell you that multitasking is the key to any job. Not only are they...
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OSHA’s Standards for Laboratory Procedures
OSHA maintains a very strict set of guidelines as far as workplace safety is concerned, in any industry type. These guidelines and procedures are regularly updates with the latest information, health...
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OSHA’s findings challenged by Buffalo Recycling
A workplace incident that took place last October resulted in OSHA investigating into the working procedures of Buffalo Recycling Enterprises LLC. The investigations revealed a number of violations and...
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OSHA Safety Tips to Stay Safe in a Heat Wave
A heat wave can bring a nation down with its sweltering temperatures. Heat can be a great health threat for workers, what with conditions remaining oppressive. Employers and workers should take some...
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OSHA provides Teleconferences for Small Businesses on Proposed Changes
OSHA is looking for feedback on its recent plans to alter the 300 Log, a form which contains all the details on various workplace illnesses and injuries that should be completed by most businesses in...
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OSHA urges Recovery Workers to guard themselves against dangers during...
With residents just about recovering from the damage caused by the storms that occurred recently in the South, OSHA has begun urging workers and the public in general to be aware of the hazards that...
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OSHA’s Final Rule for Shipyard Worker Protection
OSHA announced earlier yesterday that they have released the final rule for the protection of the safety and health of shipyard workers. The rule was published in today’s edition of Federal Register....
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OSHA’s new guidance documents explains the Importance of Testing
OSHA and NIOSH have come together to develop two new guidance documents for workers and for employers that describe the importance and usage of spirometry testing and how it helps reduce or prevent...
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OSHA Celebrates its Anniversary with a Photo Contest!
OSHA has recently announced a nationwide photography contest called “Picture It Safe Workplaces for everyone!” This contest challenges photographers to capture images of workplace safety and health...
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OSHA bans the usage of cut-off saws to bevel the edges on ductile iron pipes
Most of us don’t even know that our water comes through pipes everyday; underground pipes that are necessary for the water to pass through from its source right to our kitchens and bathrooms – and...
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OSHA cites Minnesota-based Best Buy for Safety Violations
OSHA has recently cited the Best Buy Company on Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth for 5 various safety violations, following an incident where a worker suffered from severe head injuries from a fall....
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