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Newton, Mass., medical provider cited by US Labor Department`s OSHA after workers exposed to biohazards; inspection finds willful, serious violations

New England Hematology/Oncology Associates PC, a medical service provider in Newton, has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for an alleged willful and an alleged serious violation of workplace safety standards after an OSHA inspection revealed that workers were being exposed to biohazards. Proposed penalties total $46,900. OSHA's Andover ...

Oct. 30, 2012

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

CIHs Equipped and Ready for National Preparedness Month

In 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated September as National Preparedness Month. National Preparedness Month encourages citizens across the country to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools and communities. Emergency preparedness requires attention to not just specific types of hazards, but also to steps that increase ...

Sep. 15, 2013

By American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)

East Greenwich, Rhode Island, health clinic provider lacks effective blood hazard safeguards

An East Greenwich company that conducts wellness clinics throughout the U.S. inadequately protected its employees against exposure from contaminated needlesticks and bloodborne pathogen hazards*, an inspection by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has ...

Jun. 14, 2015

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Certified Industrial Hygienists Offer Assistance Following Northern California Earthquake

Last month, the strongest earthquake to hit Northern California in a quarter of a century left the Napa region with extensive damage and injured more than 200 people. Homes and businesses suffered damages as power, water and gas services were lost for thousands of people. The earthquake measured 6.0 on the Richter scale and its epicenter was recorded just 6 miles southwest of the ...

Sep. 1, 2014

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Oil Workers State Safety Issues are a Primary Concern at Labor Talks

Last week, the Los Angeles Times reported that too much pressure in a piece of equipment at a refinery in Torrance was the cause of an explosion that injured four contractors and jolted many people in the surrounding neighborhood. The explosion also released materials that settled on homes and cars in the area. This most recent refinery incident was quickly sited by a large union ...

Mar. 3, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Judge upholds citations issued for bloodborne pathogen and lead exposure hazards at West Caldwell, New Jersey, company

Drivers and loading-dock workers at UniFirst Corp. were exposed to hazards that involved bloodborne pathogens and lead at its West Caldwell, New Jersey, facility, according to an administrative law judge from the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. On Sept. 30, ...

Oct. 22, 2014

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Missouri manufacturer exposes workers to amputation hazards

Employer name: Clemco Industries Inc. Investigation site: One Cable Car Drive, Washington, Missouri Investigation findings: The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration's St. Louis Area Office issued 10 serious ...

Jul. 28, 2015

By U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

NY Oil Spill Cleanup Keeps Home And Family Safe

The disaster recovery experts at Total Environmental Restoration Services (TERS) brought immediate peace of mind to a Westchester County, NY family that suddenly found themselves in the midst of an environmental emergency. A routine oil delivery turned into a dangerous biohazard situation when 100 gallons of oil were ...

Jun. 11, 2012

By Total Environmental Restoration Solutions (TERS)

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