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QuickTakes 4/15/2010
- DOL leaders conduct historic Latino workers summit
- Solis announces new OSHA enforcement initiatives
- Workplace safety fair will show Latino workers, families OSHA can help
- Harwood Training Grants material available on new Web page
- Web chat participants comment on planned OSHA goals
- Bank ordered to pay worker $1 million in back wages
- Construction companies fined $178,000 for risking workers' lives
- OSHA seeks new members for maritime safety advisory committee
- May 3 event marks return of NAOSH Week
- New publication informs on preventing hazards facing flood workers
- Job openings
Categories: OSHA
Current QuickTakes 3/15/2010
- "OSHA Listens" reflects Obama's Open Government initiative; attracts 5,000 viewers
- OSHA fines BP-Husky $3 million for failing to protect workers
- Enhancing Latino worker safety and health is focus of OSHA safety fair
- Agency orders employer to pay worker back wages and $600,000 in damages
- OSHA schedules public hearing in Pittsburgh on hazard communication rule
- Fraudulent safety trainer added to OSHA's "Watch List"
- Agency extends comment period on change to injury and illness data collection
- OSHA forum focuses on green jobs safety
- New safety bulletins on electrical hazards and amputations in the workplace
- Job openings
Categories: OSHA
Current QuickTakes 3/3/2010
- "OSHA Listens" public meeting live streamed Thursday, March 4
- OSHA fines Endres Processing $137,000 for combustible dust hazards
- Information on preventing worker injury and death in combustible dust fires and explosions
- Tree company owner guilty of negligent homicide in worker death
- Workplaces with high injury and illness rates in OSHA sights
- Green jobs safety is focus of OSHA forum
- OSHA conference aims to help improve worker safety and health
- Preventing worker injury and death is goal of OSHA seminar
- OSHA publishes overview of medical screening and surveillance requirements
- Job openings
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 2/15/2010
- Power plant gas explosion kills five workers, injures 46
- Agency reschedules "OSHA Listens" public meeting for March 4, Webcast available
- C.A. Franc fined for willful fall hazard violations following a worker's death
- Contempt orders issued against employer for ignoring OSHA citations
- Agency orders railroads to pay worker fired for reporting work-related injury
- OSHA proposes $683,000 in penalties against Mueller Industries subsidiaries
- OSHA proposes change to injury/illness data collection
- OSHA's 2011 budget will help agency protect more than 100 million workers
- New respirator safety videos available on OSHA's Web site
- Latest QuickCards™ focus on marine cargo handling safety
- "QuickTips" on reporting unsafe working conditions
- Job openings
- Registration is still open for National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 1/15/2010
- National summit addresses workplace safety issues for Latino workers
- "OSHA Listens" meeting to solicit comments and suggestions on key issues facing agency
- OSHA proposes more than $1.4 million in penalties in connection with fatal explosion
- Company president forfeits car in whistleblower case
- OSHA announces informal public hearings on hazard communication rule
- OSHA expands its San Antonio Office to better serve workers in central Texas
- New OSHA videos provide proper respirator fit and use guidance
- New publication addresses protecting workers against exposure to hexavalent chromium
- 'QuickTips' for workers on preventing cold-related injuries and illnesses
- Department of Labor newsletter and job openings
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 12/15/2009
- Assistant Secretary Michaels promotes worker safety at green jobs conference
- Workers die in grain bins from preventable hazards
- Save the date: National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety slated for April 14-15, 2010
- Alliance aims to promote labor rights of Mexican and other Hispanic workers
- Construction advisory committee discusses workplace safety and health issues
- OSHA compliance assistance helps employers enhance worker safety and health
- 'QuickTips' for workers on safe work practices
- Department of Labor newsletter and job openings
- Season's Greetings!
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 12/01/2009
- Dr. David Michaels confirmed to assume post as head of OSHA
- OSHA cites companies for egregious violations of workplace safety and health standards
- DOL Regulatory Agenda outlines OSHA regulatory priorities
- OSHA publishes employer-specific occupational fatalities on Web site
- OSHA guidance document focuses on training, PPE for emergency medical responders
- Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meets
- OSHA to sign alliance promoting rights and safety of Mexican and other Hispanic workers
- NIOSH hosts workshop on making green jobs safe
- NIEHS clearinghouse helps to enhance worker safety and health
- 'QuickTips' for ski resort workers to stay safe on the job
- Department of Labor news and job openings
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 11/15/2009
- OSHA issues crowd control guidelines for protecting workers during retail sales events
- OSHA issues compliance directive to address flu prevention for health care workers
- OSHA welcomes GAO report on under-reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses
- Agency promotes H1N1 worker precaution and protection
- Agency issues final rule revising its acetylene standard
- Stakeholder meetings addressing combustible dust hazards are scheduled
- OSHA Training Institute Education Centers Program helps promote safer and more healthful workplaces
- OSHA employee authors article promoting firefighter safety
- OSHA area office to enhance worker safety and health at upcoming 'Safety Fests'
- Calumet City Area Office completes Voluntary Protection Programs on-site evaluation
- OSHA reminds VPP participants about process safety management questionnaire
- 'QuickTips' on preventing cold-related injuries and illnesses
- Department of Labor news and job openings
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 11/01/2009
- OSHA issues largest fine in its history to BP Products North America
- Acting Assistant Secretary Barab testifies before Congress on state plan state OSH programs
- OSHA addresses need for combustible dust standard
- Agency releases Nevada OSHA state plan performance report
- OSHA tracks worker fatalities and catastrophes
- Grain handling operators reminded of mandatory safety measures to protect workers
- Interpretation letter states high-visibility garments are required for road construction workers
- OSHA addresses workplace violence and fatigue at international work, stress and health conference
- OTI Education Center expands training in response to new Nevada law
- Labor and management collaboration leads to improved workplace safety and health
- OSHA to showcase national office exhibit in Philadelphia and New Orleans
- Events page features training course on identifying combustible dust hazards
- QuickTips on slips, trips and falls
- Department of Labor news and job openings
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 10/2009
- OSHA issues proposed rule to adopt Globally Harmonized Hazard Communication System
- Recordkeeping is focus of new National Emphasis Program
- OSHA revises enforcement policies for fall protection during steel erection
- OSHA awards more than $6.8 million in safety and health training grants
- NIOSH offers guidance on controlling silica exposure
- Free safety training video for temporary workers raises workplace safety awareness
- Education centers host training to enhance workplace safety and health
- Pennsylvania Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Conference slated for this month
- OSHA, NIOSH and Roadway Work Zone Safety and Health Partners renew alliance
- QuickTips on fire safety
- Department of Labor news and job openings
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 9/15/2009
- OSHA issues final rule updating personal protective equipment standards
- Nursing homes and manufacturing establishments are among sites on targeted inspection list
- OSHA updates national consensus standards in its acetylene standar
- New bi-lingual construction safety training resource aims to help improve worker safety
- Grantee offers training on process safety management standard
- More than 50 percent of OSHA's Region V area offices attain VPP recognition
- Strategic partnership aids in reducing construction injuries, illnesses and fatalities
- Events page features conference on work zone traffic control
- QuickTips for National Preparedness Month
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 9/1/2009
- Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis responds to decline in worker fatalities
- Advisory council will discuss federal workforce H1N1 flu preparedness at special meeting
- Pandemic influenza and small business preparedness is topic of OSHA forum
- OSHA grantee offers free training on construction hazard prevention
- Annual AIHA/ASSE North Texas OSHA regulatory update seminar slated for Sept. 15
- Strategic partnership leads to lower injury and illness rates on construction project
- National SGE of the Year award recipient honored at VPPPA conference
- QuickTips for employers to plan now for upcoming flu season
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 8/15/2009
- Agency establishes "watch list" to help strengthen integrity of Outreach Training Program
- "QuickTakes" tops 75,000 subscriber mark
- DOL launches new electronic newsletter
- Forum focuses on pandemic influenza and small business workplace preparedness
- OSHA grantees offer free training on pandemic flu hazards and SHMS design
- Standup forklift and special purpose particle accelerator hazards are focus of new SHIBs
- Fourth annual Drug-Free Work Week slated for Oct. 19-25, 2009
- Next SGE of the Year award to be presented at VPPPA conference
- Strategic partnership helps to lower injury and illness rates in construction
- QuickTips for working outdoors in high temperatures
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 8/1/2009
- Latest guidance document focuses on combustible dust hazards
- Pilot national emphasis program targets workplaces that release hazardous chemicals
- Illinois seeks approval for a public employee-only occupational safety and health program
- Consultation services is featured in latest OSHA brochure
- Maritime advisory committee will discuss marine terminal safety issues at Sept. meeting
- OSHA plays role in strengthening ties with Hispanic community to help improve job safety and health
- Grantee offers free training on scaffold and ladder safety
- VPP site representatives to gather at national conference
- Strategic partnership helps foster safety and health in the construction industry
- Events page features workshops on swine flu and asbestos removal
- QuickTips for the cleaning industry
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 7/15/2009
- OSHA launches Texas construction safety initiative
- Federal worker safety is focus of nationwide inspection program
- Inspection targeting program focuses on airport control tower worker safety
- OSHA co-hosts free safety seminar for foundry industry
- Kentucky OTI Education Center extends training to other cities
- GCA Trades Academy partners with OTI Education Center to expand training opportunities
- VPPPA hosts Special Government Employee training at annual conference
- Strategic partnership aids in reducing injuries and illnesses at Air Force base
- QuickTips on preventing hazards in construction
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 7/1/2009
- OSHA begins evaluating Voluntary Protection Programs
- Oil refineries urged to comply with process safety management standard
- OSHA launches reduced lead exposure regional emphasis program
- Asbestos-contaminated vermiculite insulation poses health hazard
- Advisory committee will discuss recordkeeping and ethics at July meeting
- OTI Education Center offers new certificate programs
- Upcoming seminar focuses on combustible dust
- Grantee offers free training on safety and health management systems
- OSHA to share workplace safety and health information at SIA conference
- National Guard site is first to earn VPP recognition
- Strategic partnership helps improve workplace safety and health in construction
- "QuickTips:" Eye Injury Prevention Month
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 6/15/2009
- OSHA announces application request for training grants
- Federal advisory council will discuss H1N1 influenza education at June meeting
- National Response Team develops guidance for disaster site workers
- Agency launches emphasis programs on stimulus-funded construction projects
- OSHA accepting nominations for NACOSH
- VPP site lowers injury and illness rate through worker involvement
- Strategic partnership aids in reducing injury and illness rates in construction
- Forum examines occupational safety and health issues of aging workforce
- Events page features workshops on preventing amputations and combustible dust fires
- "QuickTips:" Fireworks industry safety
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 6/01/2009
- Alliance with Mexican Consulate aids New York and New Jersey workers
- Quick action by OSHA inspector helps avert employee injuries in trench collapse
- OSHA strengthens integrity of Outreach Training Program
- OTI Education Center offers correctional safety officer certificate program
- Three more OSHA standards added to revised shipyard industry document
- OSHA is prepared for hurricane season
- Small business forum examines occupational safety and health issues of aging workforce
- OSHA to share safety information at SkillsUSA and ASSE conferences
- Events page features information on upcoming emergency preparedness fair
- "QuickTips:" Avoiding heat stress on the job
Categories: OSHA
QuickTakes 5/15/2009
- OSHA releases H1N1 flu guidance for employers and workers
- OSHA announces rulemaking on combustible dust hazards
- Agency convenes rulemaking panel on worker exposure to food flavorings containing diacetyl
- Silica, ethylene oxide and nail guns are subjects of new OSHA publications
- Georgia school offers free training on process safety management
- Disaster site training course available at reduced rate
- OTI Education Center offers OSHA training classes in Reno, Nev.
- Education Centers link with federal, Cal/OSHA to expand training opportunities
- OSHA partnership helps foster safer and more healthful workplaces in the tower communication industry
- Events page features information on upcoming safety seminars
- "QuickTips:" Prevent tick bites while working outdoors
Categories: OSHA
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