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Occupational Safety News Bulletin – 2/1

Occupational Safety News Bulletin – 2/1

Occupational Safety news headlines for early February, 2011: OSHA temporarily withdraws MSD column rule. OSHA withdraws occupational noise control proposal. Senator Rockefeller reintroduce mine safety legislation. OSHA focusing on grain facility safety. OSHA to host Latino outreach and education conference…

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OSHA Withdraws Two Proposals in Less Than a Week

OSHA Withdraws Two Proposals in Less Than a Week

It has been an eventful week for OSHA. In less than one week OSHA has withdrawn two different proposals on the docket for 2011. First was the withdrawal of the proposal to clarify the term “feasible” relating to the occupational…

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OSHA News Update – August 2010

OSHA News Update – August 2010

OSHA continues to be in the news with updates, changes in policy and enforcement issues. Each month we will recap the previous months OSHA updates. Here are the updates for August 2010.

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Update: MSDs to OSHA 300 Log

Update: MSDs to OSHA 300 Log

In the blog posted on February 8 entitled “Proposed Addition: MSDs to OSHA 300 Log ,” the author discussed the inclusion of an additional column on the federal survey – OSHA 300 log to track musculoskeletal injuries. Since the blog…

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Proposed Addition: MSDs to OSHA 300 Log

Proposed Addition: MSDs to OSHA 300 Log

According to the Federal Register, OSHA is proposing to revise its Recording and Reporting regulation to restore a column in the OSHA 300 Log for employers to record work-related musculoskeletal disoders (MSDs). Should this restriction be passed, employers will not…

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NSC Update: Injury Facts 2010

NSC Update: Injury Facts 2010

Available for purchase on the National Safety Council (NSC) Website is the 2010 Edition of Injury Facts. This resource includes safety statistics from the year 2008 (and older) from more than 30 sources including occupational, motor vehicle, home, community, state…

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Fit For Work and MSDs in Europe

Fit For Work and MSDs in Europe

Europe is driving a powerful campaign to raise awareness and introduce solutions to address the effects of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. The Fit for Work study, presented at the European Parliament in Brussels September 30, conducted and presented…

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Job Dynamics – Your Neck, Arms and Wrist

Job Dynamics – Your Neck, Arms and Wrist

No matter what your job, the daily, repetitive movements of your neck, arms and hands could lead to serious pain problems. This area of your body moves as a unit, and taking steps to avoid fatigue in these muscles can…

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Understanding Body Mechanics can help you Prevent Injury

Understanding Body Mechanics can help you Prevent Injury

Understanding how your body moves can help you plan your activities so that you…

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Are You Returning to Work After an Injury?

Are You Returning to Work After an Injury?

If you are planning your return to work after being out due to an injury, take some time to plan your return. Talk to your doctor and your supervisor. Ask your doctor whether you should…

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