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Basics of rigging safety

October 27, 2014

Rigging – when workers prepare equipment to be lifted by cranes, hoists or other material-handling machinery – is a common work process on shipyard and construction sites, among others. Performing rigging operations safely is critical.

New OSHA reporting requirements

OSHA wants final rule to spark a dialogue with employers on preventing injuries

October 26, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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OSHA is pursuing two new rules that would change employer reporting requirements as part of an effort to get better and more up-to-date data. Learn what is being proposed, and what some key stakeholders think about the rules.

OSHA will address PELs in latest chem hazard initiative, official says

October 21, 2014

Washington – OSHA’s latest initiative on chemical hazards will involve more than updating outdated permissible exposure limits and could include control banding or task-based approaches, an agency official said Oct. 21.

Stakeholders speak out on OSHA’s proposed takeover of Arizona’s construction industry

October 14, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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Back in August, OSHA proposed revoking Arizona’s oversight of the state’s construction industry because of a dispute regarding its fall protection standard. Stakeholders have weighed in on that proposal.

OSHA, FCC to host workshop on preventing tower-worker deaths

October 13, 2014

Washington – Business leaders and government agencies are scheduled to host a workshop on Oct. 14 to discuss how to prevent deaths and injuries in the telecommunications industry.

David Michaels launches national dialog on PELs

OSHA seeks dialogue on PELs, chemical exposures

October 9, 2014

Washington – OSHA would like to hear from stakeholders about how to prevent work-related illnesses caused by exposure to hazardous substances.

Proposed beryllium rule should exclude construction, manufacturer says

October 8, 2014

Washington – The construction industry should be exempt from OSHA’s forthcoming proposed rule on beryllium, according to a manufacturer of industrial abrasives.

OMB completes review of PEL proposal

October 3, 2014

Washington – A review of OSHA’s proposal on chemical management and permissible exposure limits is now complete, allowing the agency to move forward on the rulemaking process.

Michaels says study on cost of regulations is ‘garbage’

October 2, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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OSHA administrator David Michaels called a recent study into the cost of regulations “unfounded,” but the organization that commissioned the study stands by its claims.

PART OF THE JOB?

Workplace violence in health care

Experts say 'part of the job' mindset needs to change

September 28, 2014

Sarah Trotto

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Violence from patients, families and visitors is a common hazard for nurses and other health care workers. Although several states have recently strengthened penalties for assaults on health care personnel, worker advocates are calling for additional action.