OSHA regulated News
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A Primer on OSHA Regulations for Railroads
Antea Group Project Manager Annie Richardson presented on current and upcoming OSHA regulations pertinent to railroads at the recent ASLRRA Connections Convention in Washington DC. Her presentation includes an overview of how OSHA regulates the rail industry, a summary of current regulations and a look at pending regulatory activity, and tips for planning for success in complying with OSHA ...
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Health and Safety Regulations in the Netherlands
Due to EU regulations established in 1994, each country part of the union is required to incorporate laws that allows a national authority to oversee health and safety for its workers. It is mandatory for this authority or institution to consider the point of view of social partners in order to come to national legislation and practice. Each member state may implement EU-OSHA regulations as long ...
By EHS Insight
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Withdrawn Standard: ASTM D3504-96(2003)e1 Standard Specification for Maleic Anhydride (Withdrawn 2012)
This specification covers maleic anhydride. Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D16 on Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Related Chemicals, this specifications was withdrawn in January 2012 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ...
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Ensure Employee Safety With Oregon OSHA Heat Guidance & Room Alert Environment Monitoring
Two years after the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 became part of national labor law, Oregon passed its own workplace safety and health law called the Oregon Safe Employment Act (OSEA). This state law authorizes Oregon OSHA to enforce statewide workplace safety and health rules. Oregon OSHA’s regulations are typically designed to align with the federal Occupational ...
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Kinder Morgan Pleads Out In Walnut Creek Disaster - $15 Million Fine
KMGP Services Co., a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, pleaded no contest to six felony counts of violating the state Labor Code and Title 8 in the Nov. 9, 2004, 'pillar of fire' explosion at a water pipeline project in Walnut Creek. As part of the plea, KMGP agrees to pay $10 million in fines in the criminal case and another $5 million to resolve a civil case. The plea comes soon ...
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GHS Updates: Progress and Anticipated Changes
GHS Updates: Progress and Anticipated Changes Stay Informed on Proposed Changes and Global Harmonization Efforts Several years ago, OSHA announced proposed regulations that would update the US Hazcom regulations to align with GHS revision 7, along with several very unpopular changes that diverge greatly from the rest of the world’s GHS based SDS regulations. See Chemical Trade ...
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ASTM D843 - 06(2011)e1 standard specification for nitration grade Xylene
This specification covers nitration grade xylene. The nonaromatic hydrocarbons, acid wash color, copper corrosion, appearance, distillation range, initial distillation temperature, and dry point of nitration grade xylene shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only ...
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Updates to the doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter for Health & Safety 2007
Cirrus Research plc announce a major update to the doseBadge Personal Noise Dosemeter. Available from early 2007, these new updates provide a 2 hour recharge for the doseBadge with the new CU:110A Charger Unit, Dual Channel measurements and updated software for download, reporting and analysis. These new features expand the already extensive range of applications and operations where the ...
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Top 10 OSHA Violations and Preventing Injuries, Fatalities and Costly Noncompliance Penalties
Protecting the health and safety of the U.S. workforce has improved over the years, but as recently as 2016, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that over 5,190 workers still died on the job. This is a dramatic improvement from the estimated 14,000 workers killed on the job each year before the creation of OSHA back in 1971, but a 7% increase from the 4,836 fatal ...
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ASTM F1114 - 11 Standard Specification for Heat Sanitizing Commercial Pot, Pan, and Utensil Stationary Rack Type Water-Driven Rotary Spray
This specification covers the material, design, and performance requirements pertinent to the construction of water-driven rotary spray type, stationary rack commercial pot, pan, and utensil washing machines that are manually fed yet automatically controlled to uniformly wash, rinse, and ...
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Hygieneering, Inc. Receives Three-Year EH&S Consulting Contract with Large Midwest Power Company
Hygieneering, Inc. recently received a three-year environmental, health and safety consulting contract with a large Midwest power/utility company to support power grid and power plant operations. Hygieneering, Inc. will assist in worker safety services that include onsite employee health & safety training, testing and consulting to achieve and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations. ...
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OSHA New Accident Rule is Stirring the Pot
A new accident rule issued by the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which will go into effect on Aug. 10, will change the way that manufacturers and businesses log their injuries and illnesses. OSHA directives state that all businesses inform their employees of their respective rights to file any injury or illness, without fear of ...
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Cirrus introduces black ‘doseBadge’
Cirrus Research plc, the UK company which specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment, has introduced a new matt black version of its doseBadge personal noise dosemeter, designed specifically for companies looking for an inconspicuous way to measure personal noise levels. Demand for doseBadges from the entertainment sector is high, due to the Updated Noise at Work ...
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New York Businesses Prepare to Comply with OSHA’s New Final Rule on Respirable Crystalline Silica
As far back as the 1930s, the U.S. Department of Labor first highlighted the hazards associated with exposure to respirable crystalline silica after a wave of worker deaths. The agency set standards to limit worker exposure in 1971 when the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) was created. According to OSHA, approximately 2.3 million workers in the United States are still ...
By VOETS, LLC
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Poultry Groups Submit Concerns about Proposed Injury and Illness Tracking Regulation
Last week, the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council and National Turkey Federation sent a letter to the Department of Labor regarding the OSHA proposed regulation, Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses, respectfully suggesting that the rule is misguided and that it should be withdrawn. “We believe the existing record keeping system is sufficient to ...
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March 1 Deadline Approaches for EPCRA Tier II Reporting Requirements
March 1, 2011, is the deadline for owners or operators of facilities covered under Section 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) to file annual "Tier II" reporting forms to the appropriate state and local agencies. Under EPCRA Section 312, any facility required under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to maintain material safety data ...
By Acta Group
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March 1 Deadline Approaches for EPCRA Tier II Reporting Requirements
March 1, 2011, is the deadline for owners or operators of facilities covered under Section 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) to file annual "Tier II" reporting forms to the appropriate state and local agencies. Under EPCRA Section 312, any facility required under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to maintain material safety data ...
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OSHA reopens MSD column debate for public comment
Here one minute, gone the next. Now it’s back again. The controversial musculoskeletal disorder (MSDs) column is once again on the table as the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) considers making it a mandatory component of OSHA 300 logs. If the MSD column is restored, businesses would be required to record details on all work-related MSDs, injuries that tend to develop ...
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OSHA’s Most Frequently Cited Violations and Preventing Injuries, Fatalities and Costly Noncompliance Penalties
Protecting the health and safety of the U.S. workforce has improved over the years, but as recently as 2015, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that over 4,800 workers were killed on the job. This is a dramatic improvement from the estimated 14,000 workers killed on the job each year before the creation of OSHA back in 1971. In addition to these fatal injuries, ...
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Hexavalent Chromium Requirements in the Workplace
If a company works with chromium containing materials such as stainless steel, conducts chemical film or plating operations involving hexavalent chromium (Cr+6) or spray paints with products containing Cr+6, it is required by state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHAs) to take specific actions. As stated in a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health ...
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