OSHA is proposing to revise its Recordkeeping regulation (29 CFR part 1904) to restore a column to the OSHA 300 Log that employers would use to record work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). The 2001 Recordkeeping final regulation included an MSD column, but the requirement was deleted before it became effective. The proposed rule would require employers [...]
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OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Service offers free and confidential advice to small and medium-sized businesses in all states across the country, with priority given to high-hazard worksites. Consultation services are totally separate from enforcement and do not result in penalties or citations. Program Information Using a free consultation service largely funded by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health [...] Want to know what the general differences between a respirator and a surgical mask? Watch the following video.
In summary, A respirator: reduces exposure to airborne contaminants A facemask: loose fitting disposable mask While even the non-fatal injury can cost a company ten’s of thousands of dollars (as noted in OHShub.com’s post: The Hidden Cost of Unsafe Behavior: Running the Numbers, even more unbelievable is the cost of a fatality. NIOSH has produced a document entitled, The Cost of Fatal Injuries to Civilian Workers in the [...] According to information provided in a report by a nationwide insurance company, approximately 60% of company executives figure that their companies save $3 for every dollar spent on safety programs. A $10,000,000.00 company that spends 1% of their budget on safety can figure to save approximately $300,000.00. OSHA puts the figure to be [...] The Wall Street Journal has written an article based upon findings of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) indicating a rise in the occurrences of black lung in miners. Based upon the findings of NIOSH, approximately 9% of miners with 25+ years of experience were positive for black lung in 2005 and [...] The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has begun publishing weekly summaries on fatalities and catastrophes (multiple people injured) in the workplace. Per OSHA regulations, employers must report this data to OSHA within eight hours of an event occurring. The result of more “open government” within the Obama administration and better access of information by the [...] Source: CHEMTREC.com Homepage CHEMTREC (Chemical Transportation Emergency Center) was established in 1971 by the chemical industry as a public service hotline for emergency responders, such as fire fighters and law enforcement, to obtain information and assistance for emergency incidents involving chemicals and hazardous materials. Registration with CHEMTREC helps assist shippers of hazardous materials to comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation [...] Bill learns the importance of using PPE… the HARD WAY! Black Friday's Crowds With Black Friday looming, OSHA has recently issued a fact sheet on crowd control at retail sales events. Last year a worker was trampled to death while a mob of shoppers rushed through the doors of a large store to take advantage of an after Thanksgiving Day “Black Friday” sales event. The store [...] |
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