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Washington Update: OSHA hopes hearing will help create better silica rule

May 23, 2014

For nearly three weeks, OSHA listened to stakeholders’ concerns and input during a series of hearings on the agency’s proposed crystalline silica rule. The end result, the agency hopes, is a final rule that better protects workers from the potentially deadly dust.

A silica story

May 13, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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Sean Barrett was a terrazzo worker for 20 years before silica dust took the wind out of his lungs and sidelined him.

OSHA schedules informal hearing on crane certification extension

April 16, 2014

Washington – Stakeholders are invited to participate in an informal OSHA hearing on May 19 in Washington to discuss a proposal to extend the compliance date for crane operator certification requirements.

CSB: Preliminary findings on West, TX, explosion slated for release next week

April 15, 2014

Washington – The Chemical Safety Board has scheduled a public meeting on April 22 to present preliminary findings from its investigation of the April 2013 explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, TX.

OSHA construction advisory committee to meet in May

April 8, 2014

Washington – OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is slated to meet in early May to discuss proposed amendments to the agency’s Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard and a proposed rule on beryllium.

Industry groups want OSHA to maintain exemptions in PSM standard

April 2, 2014

Washington – Although several stakeholders have voiced support for OSHA’s efforts to improve its Process Safety Management Standard, some industry associations are urging the agency to maintain current, specific exemptions.

OSHA issues final rule on electrical safety requirements

April 1, 2014

Washington – OSHA on April 1 released its final rule on electric power generation, transmission and distribution; and electrical protective equipment.

NOISE EXPOSURE IN CONSTRUCTION

Creating a ‘sound’ hearing conservation program

The challenges of limiting noise exposure in the construction industry

April 1, 2014

Ashley Johnson

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OSHA requires employers to have a hearing conservation program for construction workers whose noise exposure exceeds 90 dBA – but does not provide specifics. Taking into account challenges such as a transient workforce and outdoor environments, what are the most important elements of a hearing conservation program for construction workers?

OSHA silica hearings continue

March 26, 2014

Washington – OSHA’s nearly three-week-long series of hearings on its proposed rule on crystalline silica continued this week, with both opponents and supporters voicing their opinions.

Perez defends OSHA, MSHA efforts during budget hearing

March 26, 2014

Washington – Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez went before lawmakers March 26 and defended recent regulatory actions taken by OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.