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NIOSH Issues First Approval for Closed Circuit Escape Respirator

In 2012 NIOSH established new testing and certification requirements to more effectively ensure the performance, reliability and safety of CCER’s. NIOSH has recently issued the..

OSHA Clarifies Temporary Worker Safety Responsibilities in New Memo

In July, OSHA issued a new policy memorandum on temporary worker safety which clarifies the responsibilities of host employees and agencies providing labor. The memo defines the..

OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program Begins Fifth Year

OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program ("SVEP") recently rolled into its fifth year with the construction and manufacturing industries dominating the list of 423 companies..

Four Potential Hazards of Cell Phones in the Workplace

Employees often bring their cell phones to work, a choice that could potentially cause numerous hazards on the job.

Preventing Burns On the Job - SafetyPro Resources

Burns are not the most common occupational injury on worksites, that title is reserved for sprains and strains, but they are still a common occupational hazard for many employees...

Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board is Under Investigation

Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) - under scrutiny. Bloomberg BNA reported on July 8, 2014 that the House Republicans sent a letter to the White House alleging..

Whistleblower Law Suit Proves Costlier than the Fines Assessed.

Section 11(c) of the OSH Act makes it illegal for an employer to fire a worker in retaliation for the worker contacting OSHA about workplace safety and health concerns. On July 3,..

5 Tips for Reducing Injuries Among New Employees - SafetyPro

Reducing Injuries: New Employees Are Vulnerable Statistics consistently reveal that new employees are much more likely to become injured on the job within the first year of..

OSHA's Plans to Update Process Safety Management Standard Move Forward

As part of a federal effort to improve safety at chemical manufacturing facilities, OSHA is planning to update its Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard (1910.119) within the..