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The mishaps are many: Here’s how to ensure safe forklift operation

August 1, 2014

Every year nearly 100 workers are killed and 20,000 are seriously injured in forklift mishaps (Bureau of Labor Statistics 1997, 1998).

In wake of deadly W. Va. metal dust explosion, CSB renews call for combustible dust standard

“The time is now for OSHA to take action to prevent these tragic accidents”

July 18, 2014

A final report from the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) about the December 9, 2010 combustible dust explosion at the AL Solutions metal recycling facility in New Cumberland, West Virginia comes with a familiar recommendation: that OSHA promulgate a general industry combustible dust standard.

NBC news interview with OSHA boss Dr. David Michaels

July 17, 2014

It’s not often the OSHA chief is interviewed by one of the Big 3 TV Networks. But that’s what happened recently when NBC’sSeth Freed Wessler interviewed OSHA boss Dr. David Michaels.

Lack of training a common OSHA penalty

June 2, 2014

OSHA stated in 1998 that “many standards promulgated by OSHA explicitly require the employer to train employees in the safety and health aspects of their jobs.

Experiences of an OSHA industrial hygienist

Karl Lodi

June 2, 2014

During my career in OSHA I have had the opportunity to inspect many workplaces in many different industries. There are several lessons I want to share. First and foremost, to comply with OSHA regulations, you must read the regulation to ensure that you are complying with all requirements.

Does your training meet new 29 CFR Parts 1910 & 1926 requirements?

Dennis Neitzel

June 2, 2014

The answer to this question depends on whether or not you previously complied with the training and documentation requirements of any or all of the following:

Managing safety data sheets during GHS transition

Glenn Trout

June 2, 2014

If an employee were to be injured today by a hazardous chemical in your facility, how confident are you that the employee (or anyone) could locate the safety data sheet in a reasonable amount of time?

OSHA is reactive; EHS pros are proactive

Comments posted by an ISHN reader in response to a web article on state and federal OSHA resource problems

May 28, 2014

The vast majority of employers DO do the “right thing” and OSHA and our workforce would best served if they focused on the bad apples (especially those hiring illegal aliens who do not know anything about safety).

Non-compliance can lead to fatalities, burns and disabling injuries

Throughout 2014, ISHN will report in each issue on one of the 12 most frequently cited OSHA standards, for fiscal year 2013, ending September 30, 2013.ance can lead to fatalities, burns and disabling injuries

May 1, 2014

Total penalty amount proposed by OSHA for violations of the standard for electrical, wiring methods, components and equipment, general industry 1910.303 (October 2012 through September 2013).