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OSHA today issued a notice that provides instructions and forms that are necessary for the preparation of a FY 2009 On-site Consultation Cooperative Agreement Application for states under federal enforcement jurisdiction, and the states and territories that have Section 23(g) Public Employee Only Plans.

OSHA recertified Amazon.com's Delaware Fulfillment Center in New Castle at the "star," or highest, level in its prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs

The alliance between OSHA and the organization has yielded Beyond Getting Started: A Resource Guide for Implementing a Safe Patient Handling Program in the Acute Care Setting

E-A-R, Indianapolis, an Aearo Technologies brand, announced a free webinar discussing some of the most pressing topics in hearing protection.

OSHA announced Thursday that its 2008 Site-Specific Targeting (SST) plan will focus on approximately 3,800 high-hazard worksites on its primary list for unannounced comprehensive safety inspections over the coming year.

An ice company in Upstate New York could have to pay up to $90,000 in fines after OSHA found evidence of 20 safety violations.

According to a recent article by Business & Legal Reports, OSHA has mobilized over a third of its inspectors to enforce chemical plant safety.

Honeywell, Morris Township, N.J., announced Friday it has completed its acquisition of Norcross Safety Products L.L.C., a manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), for approximately $1.2 billion.

A Northampton, Mass., Coca-Cola beverage plant has earned a "star" status from OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program.

OHSA has cited J.A.M. Construction Co. Inc. for alleged willful, repeat and serious violations of excavation safety standards at a Newport, R.I., worksite, an agency release reported. According to the agency, the Middletown, R.I., contractor faces a total of $59,500 in proposed fines.