September 2013
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Health & Safety E-Zine September 2013 |
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Low penalties, staffing shortfalls continue to hamper state plans, OSHA review finds
Penalties from state workplace safety and health regulators continue to lag behind fines proposed by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, according to reports released Aug. 16 by OSHA. Of the 23 states with workplace programs covering private employers, only four states` average proposed fine for a serious violation exceeded the federal OSHA average of $1,991: California, $7,161; Kentucky, $4,231; Nevada, $3,257; and Wyoming, $2,391. Oregon continued to have the lowest ... | ||
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Heavy Metals Water Testing Powered by DNA
Water pollution is a worldwide problem affecting developing and developed countries alike. Heavy metal contaminants are one prevalent type of water pollutant. They are persistent in the environment once d is charged and removal from source waters is necessary to ensure a clean drinking water supply. The problem of heavy metal pollution arises from several sources. Heavy metals such as uranium can naturally exist in ground water. Lead can be present as a result of lead solder in copper piping. Mercury ... | ||
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