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Articles Tagged “OSHA”
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Regulation Enforcement Helps Fall Protection Equipment Market Outpace Economy
The low to moderate levels of compliance with health and safety regulations have hindered the growth of the fall protection market in North America. However, with regulatory bodies cracking down on non-compliant companies, the market for fall protection gear is set to accelerate and reach $670.5 million in 2017 at a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%.
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Updates To OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program
OSHA has published removal criteria for employers from the Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP). In the event an employer fails to adhere to the terms and provisions of the agreement, the employer will remain in the program for an additional three years and will then be reevaluated.
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August 27-31: Labor Rights Week 2012
In honor of Labor Rights Week, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis says, “Making America’s workplaces safe and fair for everyone is the hallmark of Labor Rights Week. We’re committed to ensuring that workers are safe on the job and paid what they’re owed by law.”
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ASSE, OSHA, and NIOSH Join Forces On Fall Prevention
The national campaign focuses on providing prevention information and training materials on three major types of falls — those from roofs, ladders, and scaffolds.
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Promoting Safety In The Workplace Through OSHA Floor Markings
Essentially, the OSHA floor markings standards must be strictly followed. These standards deal with the proper placement and dimension of floor markings as well as the correct measurements of aisles or pathways that these markings identify.
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Breaking: BP To Pay More Than $13 Million For Texas City Safety Violations
Penalty stems from citations for more than 400 process safety management violations cited at Texas refinery in October 2009.
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OSHA Cautions On The Dangers Of Fireworks
OSHA offers a Safety and Health Topics page that addresses two sectors in the pyrotechnics industry: retail sales of fireworks and fireworks display
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OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Revised
The final rule on the standard was issued on March 26, 2012 and became effective on May 25, 2012.
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QUIZ: What Do You Know About OSHA Employee Protection Regulations?
How many wrong answers are permissible? In the workplace: zero. Employee protection is a serious issue with no leeway for error. For answers to the quiz, check back on 5/2/12.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Space Heaters
How should a Los Angeles-based facility deal with space heaters when safety inspectors visit?
