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Recent News

Ohio manufacturer cited again in 8th OSHA investigation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement actions against two manufacturers in Ohio for serious safety violations.
Safety council expands efforts to combat overdoses
On March 25, the National Safety Council (NSC) announced it's ramping up its efforts to combat overdoses in the workplace, launching several new initiatives, including free opioid overdose eLearning resources and the availability of bulk online purchasing of Narcan® (naloxone) nasal spray for employers nationwide.
New York contractor stops contesting fall violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement actions against a roofing contractor in New York, a sausage manufacturer in Alabama, and a manufacturing plant in Alabama for serious safety violations.
DOL files whistleblower suit against chemical manufacturer
The Department of Labor (DOL) filed a federal whistleblower complaint against a Georgia pesticide and agricultural chemical manufacturer after the company allegedly terminated a worker’s employment in retaliation for filing a safety and health complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the DOL announced March 18.
New Jersey food manufacturer facing $463K OSHA fine
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has taken enforcement actions against a food producer in New Jersey and a construction contractor in New York for serious safety violations.
OSHA still working on six economically significant rules
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues to work on six economically significant rulemakings, including developing a workplace violence prevention rule, according to a March 14 Department of Labor (DOL) Federal Register notice (89 Fed. Reg. 18744).
 
 

New Training

Training Talks

Eye and Face Protection: Protecting Yourself from Chemical Splashes
This talk discusses the selection of eye and face protection specific to chemical hazards to which workers are exposed.
 

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Plan Builder Updates

California Heat Illness Prevention Plan—This plan is required for employers subject to California’s heat illness prevention standard for outdoor places of employment, 8 California Code of Regulations (CCR) 3395.

Hazardous Materials Site Security Plan–This Hazardous Materials Site Security Plan complies with the applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous material (hazmat) regulations (HMR) specified at 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 172.800 – 172.822.
 

 

Resources

White Papers

Emergency! Are you ready for a workplace fire?
Have you considered what might happen if a fire broke out in your facility?
 

Checklists

Driver Qualification File Checklist
Motor carriers are required to maintain a qualification file for each of their drivers. This checklist will help you ensure that each driver qualification file is complete.
 

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