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Cleanup workers can face potential hazards from oil byproducts, dispersants, detergents, and degreasers. Drowning, heat illness, and falls also pose hazards, as can encounters with wild species native to the impacted areas. OSHA is consulting with BP and others to ensure that workers receive appropriate training and protective equipment. Continue reading DOL Focuses on Safety of Oil Cleanup Workers In the aftermath of the recent fatal incidents this month, Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on Workers Memorial Day, April 28, 2010. Continue reading This Day in Workplace History: Workers Memorial Day The work is part of the Obama Administration’s continued commitment to improved accountability, transparency, and service to the American public. Continue reading DOL Unveils “Open Government” Efforts In an effort to crack down on fraudulent trainers, OSHA is strengthening the integrity of its 36-year-old Outreach Training Program by improving how trainers become authorized to teach and ensuring these trainers are in compliance with OSHA program guidelines. Continue reading U.S. Labor Department’s OSHA Strengthens Integrity of Outreach Training Program The workplace fatality rate for 2007 declined to 3.7 fatalities per 100,000 workers—the lowest in recorded OSHA history. Continue reading Census Shows Decrease in Fatal Occupational Injuries |
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