Occupational Safety news headline for early February, 2012:

• OSHA will hold meeting of the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH) February 22-23, 2012, in Washington, D.C. To learn more about MACOSH and the upcoming meeting, visit OSHA’s website.

• New short videos from OSHA provide training to help inform workers on the proper use of respirators

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has posted a series of 17 videos to help workers learn about the proper use of respirators on the job. Visit OSHA’s website to learn more about these short training videos and OSHA’s efforts to improve respirator use.

• OSHA and the American Pipeline Contractors Association renew Alliance to protect safety, health of workers in the pipeline industry

  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today renewed its Alliance with the American Pipeline Contractors Association (APCA) to continue working together to protect workers from serious job hazards during equipment operation, trenching and excavation, and hydrostatic testing. More information on OSHA and the APCA can be found on OSHA’s website.

Tags: alliance, American Pipeline Contractors, D.C., february, industry, MACOSH, meeting, news, OSHA, pipeline workers, respiratory use, short videos

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