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OSHA releases bulletin on hydrogen gas purging

February 17, 2016

Washington – Hydrogen gas-cooled electric generators are used by many electric power plants, and employers should ensure the gas is properly purged before maintenance to minimize the risk of fatal flash fires, a new Safety and Health Information Bulletin from OSHA warns.

Oil and gas industry to ‘step up’ safety in OSHA-backed campaign

February 17, 2016

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Washington – Oil and gas exploration employers need to “step up” protection for workers at their sites, a new OSHA-backed campaign urges.

FRA to states: Sync traffic lights, railroad crossings

February 17, 2016

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Washington – State transportation departments must do more to ensure railroad crossing warning systems are properly interconnected with nearby traffic signals, the Federal Railroad Administration recently announced.

OSHA issues draft guidance for ‘weight of evidence’ approach

February 17, 2016

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Washington – A new draft OSHA document outlines how employers can use an approach known as “weight of evidence” to assist in classifying hazardous chemicals.

NACOSH subcommittee to discuss OSHA emergency response rule

February 17, 2016

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Washington – The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health’s Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee is scheduled to meet Feb. 24-25 to discuss pieces of OSHA’s proposed rule on emergency response and preparedness.

Penalties more effective than incentives in wellness programs: study

February 17, 2016

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Philadelphia – Financial penalties are more effective at helping workers reach physical activity goals than monetary rewards in a wellness program, according to a study from the University of Pennsylvania.

OSHA reschedules beryllium hearing

February 17, 2016

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Washington – OSHA has rescheduled an informal public hearing intended to gather more input on the agency’s proposed rule on beryllium.

Vermont bill on paid sick leave passes Senate

February 17, 2016

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Montpelier, VT – Vermont may be on track to become the fifth state in the nation to guarantee paid sick leave for workers.

Stress at work tied to unhealthy lifestyles: studies

February 17, 2016

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Lowell, MA – Overworked and stressed-out employees may turn to unhealthy habits to find comfort or cope, and they may lack the time and resources for exercise and cooking meals, according to two studies from the Center for the Promotion of Health in the New England Workplace at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

NFPA offers barn-fire safety checklist

February 17, 2016

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Quincy, MA – In response to several damaging fires in Canada, the National Fire Protection Association is advising barn owners to check both barns and outbuildings for fire hazards.

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