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OSHA Forms Alliance to Prevent N.D. Trench Deaths

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) Some business groups in North Dakota are working with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration to increase awareness of trenching hazards and collaborate on training programs....


OSHA Announces Delayed Enforcement of Certain Provisions of the Beryllium Standard

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) confirmed in a memorandum that it will begin enforcing certain requirements of the final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium in general industry, construction, and shipyards on May 11, 2018....


OSHA Issues Direct Final Rule Revising Beryllium Standard

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a direct final rule (DFR) clarifying aspects of the beryllium standard for general industry as it applies to processes, operations or areas where workers may be exposed to materials containing less than 0.1 percent beryllium by weight....


5th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will hold its annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls May 7-11. The event encourages companies and workers to pause during the workday for topical discussions, safety demonstrations, and training in hazard recognition and fall prevention....


OSHA Schedules Meeting to Request Comments on Whistleblower Issues in Railroad, Trucking Industries

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has scheduled a meeting June 12, 2018, in Washington, D.C., to solicit comments and suggestions from stakeholders in the railroad and trucking industries on whistleblower issues within the jurisdiction of the agency....


Company to Train 25K Construction Professionals During Month of May

Werner, manufacturer of a complete line of climbing products and fall protection equipment, will lead more than 200 training events in support of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's (OSHA) safety initiative....


Construction Safety: Deadly Serious

In 2016, there were 991 fatal injuries in the U.S. construction industry — equating to one in five of all worker deaths in the country. The leading causes of deaths were falls, followed by being hit by an object, electrocution and getting caught, crushed or struck by collapsing structure, materials or equipment....


OSHA Will Enforce Beryllium Standard Starting in May

OSHA announced recently that it will start enforcement of the final rule on occupational exposure to beryllium in general, construction and shipyard industries on May 11, 2018. This timeframe will ensure that stakeholders are aware of their obligations, and that OSHA provides consistent instructions to its inspectors....


NCCCO Introduces 'It's Not Worth the Wait' Program

Federal OSHA may have delayed its crane operator certification requirement for another year, but that's no reason not to pursue training and certification. That's the stark message from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), the nation's leader in accredited certification for crane operators and other personnel who work with and around cranes, in two publications the organization has just released....


New Dust Collection Systems Help Industry Stay in Compliance With OSHA's Silica Rule

On Sept. 23, 2017, OSHA began enforcing its Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction Standard in the construction industry. As industry professionals work to comply with the rule, many companies have rolled out new and updated products to help keep dust levels down and workers safe, including these:Retrofit Dust Suppression Spray KitThis kit from Atlas Copco is made for handheld tools, and can be attached to the company's handheld breaker, rivet buster or chipping hammer....


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