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refinery --Nov13

OSHA clarifies PSM enforcement, adopts EPA test

Washington – OSHA has adopted a chemical concentration test similar to that of the Environmental Protection Agency to determine whether a chemical is at or above the threshold quantity listed under the Process Safety Management Standard.
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MSHA

MSHA announces new headquarters

Arlington, VA – The main office of the Mine Safety and Health Administration is moving to the area of Crystal City, VA, near Arlington, on June 12, according to a notice sent to agency stakeholders.
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asthma

Arthritis may harm work, social life: study

Atlanta – Adults who suffer from arthritis and other chronic health conditions may be more likely to miss work and have difficulty socializing, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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