occupational training News
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Implementing OSHA’s New Regional Emphasis Program to Reduce Worker Exposure to Ammonia Compounds
In late September, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it had launched a new program to address hazards from exposure to fertilizer-grade ammonium nitrate and agricultural anhydrous ammonium. The Regional Emphasis Program (REP) is effective in the states of Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. The program targets workers employed ...
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Occupational Exposure Risks to Fiberglass and Other Synthetic Vitreous Fibers in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico and throughout the rest of the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports there are many workers exposed to fiberglass and other synthetic vitreous fibers (SVFs) in manufacturing and end-use applications. SVFs are man-made fibrous materials used for thermal and sound insulating purposes and to reinforce other materials. It is used in ...
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How IOSH training is helping Premier Safety build safer and healthier workplaces in New Zealand
From its vast mountain ranges, its unique wildlife and its rich tourism industry, New Zealand is a country of great natural and cultural splendour. With its largest industries including agriculture, horticulture, fishing and mining – potentially hazardous industries involving dangerous machinery and occupational risks - the need for safety and health training for workers is of paramount ...
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Occupational Exposure Risks to Sulfuric Acid and Other Industrial Chemicals in Puerto Rico
Sulfuric acid is a mineral acid composed of the elements sulfur, oxygen and hydrogen. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) describes it as a corrosive substance, destructive to the skin, eyes, teeth and lungs, with severe exposure potentially resulting in death. Many industries use sulfuric acid. For example, it is used to produce other chemicals, fertilizers, ...
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Protecting Workers and the Public from Acrylamide and Other Chemical Exposure Risks
Acrylamide is described by the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR) as a colorless, odorless, crystalline solid that can react violently when melted. It is used to make polyacrylamides, which are mainly used in treating wastewater discharge from water treatment plants and industrial processes. In addition, the agency reports that acrylamide and polyacrylamides are used in ...
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Senate Spending Proposal Clarifies OSHA Chemical Inspection Policy, Boosts NIOSH
A draft report and budget released by a Senate Appropriations subcommittee July 24 makes a significant change from past OSHA budgets, clarifying that the agency can inspect small establishments where the potential for a catastrophic chemical incident exists. The additional details on fiscal 2015 budget proposals for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other safety agencies were ...
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