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Takeaways from OSHA chief talk

"The standards system doesn't work"

May 22, 2013

Actually OSHA chief Dr. David Michaels did not give a “talk” at Tuesday morning’s opening session at the AIHce. Instead, the packed assembly room was treated to a conversation between Dr. Michaels and one of his predecessors, John Henshaw, who headed OSHA during the Bush II administration.

DC gridlocked; action moves to the states

OSHA has few champions in Congress

Dave Johnson

May 21, 2013

Monday afternoon AIHA Director of Government Affair Aaron Trippler gave an informal assessment of the political side of occupational safety and health, circa 2013. The reason nothing is getting done in DC is both parties have lost control of their members, said Trippler.

Lower limits lead to conservative sensor settings

Robert Henderson

May 10, 2013

Recently lowered exposure limit guidelines for H2S, SO2 and NO2 have forced many instrument users to revisit where to set the alarms in their atmospheric monitors.

Factory certification schemes pose danger to safety & health profession

Garrett Brown MPH, CIH

May 9, 2013

The integrity of the occupational health and safety profession is under threat as it is being drawn into “certifying” that sweatshop factories in global supply chains in the developing world are safe and meet international standards for protecting workers on the job.

Respirator options for emergency situations

Alex Gaggin

May 9, 2013

With any process involving hazardous materials, the primary goal is to prevent the release of the substance.

OSHA GHS training must be completed by December 1, 2013

Maureen Brady

May 9, 2013

OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) aims to provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets

How GHS impacts the storage & handling of flammable liquids

Glen Carter

May 9, 2013

OSHA’s proposed revised rules dealing with flammable liquids were published in the Federal Register volume 74, number 188 dated September 30, 2009.

OSHA issues final cranes & derricks rule

Takes effect May 23

April 26, 2013

OSHA this week issued a final rule that applies the requirements of the August 2010 cranes and derricks in construction standard to demolition work and underground construction. Application of this rule will protect workers from hazards associated with hoisting equipment used during construction activities.

Rigid Lifelines launches new website

The website provides a comprehensive view of the Rigid Lifelines product line, including engineered fall protection systems and a complete line of soft goods

April 24, 2013

Rigid Lifelines™, a leading provider and manufacturer of engineered fall protection systems and accessories, has launched a new fall protection website at www.rigidlifelines.com.

Roco Rescue accepts distinguished OSHA VPP Star Award

April 16, 2013

Earlier this year, Roco Rescue was awarded the OSHA VPP Star, marking them the first rescue training, equipment and safety services company in the United States to receive the award.