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Occupational Safety News Bulletin – 4/19

Occupational Safety News Bulletin – 4/19

Occupational Safety news headlines for late April, 2011: OSHA issues alert on hair products that could release formaldehyde OSHA issued a hazard alert to hair salon owners and workers about potential formaldehyde exposure from working with some hair smoothing and…

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Occupational Safety News Bulletin – 4/5

Occupational Safety News Bulletin – 4/5

Occupational Safety news headlines for April, 2011: OSHA looks to small businesses for input on injury/illness logs. OSHA and the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy will reach out to the small business community to get input on the proposed…

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Prevention Through Design (PtD) Plan Released

Prevention Through Design (PtD) Plan Released

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released “Prevention through Design: Plan for the National Initiative.” This document lays out the goals and strategy for preventing work related illness and injury though a proper designing process. The Prevention…

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Safety for Construction Workers: Tool Belts and Toolboxes

Safety for Construction Workers: Tool Belts and Toolboxes

Construction is a dangerous business. In fact, it’s one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Construction workers are subject to injuries from tools and equipment, from…

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Keeping Young Workers Safe This Season

Keeping Young Workers Safe This Season

As the school season comes to a close, teens and young adults will be searching for summer jobs to help pay for various expenses. In fact, about 70% to 80% of teens report to have worked sometime during their high…

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OSHA Latino Safety Conference Remarks

OSHA Latino Safety Conference Remarks

The OSHA Latino Safety Conference was held on this week in Houston, Texas. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis was on hand to discuss some DOL details. Here are some of the highlights… Effective April 28th, OSHA will assure that its…

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MSDs in Manufacturing

MSDs in Manufacturing

According to the March NIOSH publication, the incidence rate for Musculoskeletal Disorders within Manufacturing is 41 incidents per 10,000 workers. Amongst the top sectors experiencing the greatest rate of MSD injuries per 100 full-time workers are: Beverage and tobacco products…

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