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OSHA issued the following new
or updated compliance assistance resources from April 1 to June 30,
2018. For a listing of all new compliance assistance products issued by
OSHA, see OSHA’s New Compliance
Assistance Products webpage.
Trench Safety
OSHA has issued updated posters in English and Spanish on protecting workers in trenches. In addition, U.S. Secretary of
Labor R. Alexander Acosta has released a public service announcement in English
and Spanish to address the increase in preventable trenching related
fatalities. For more information
on how to keep workers safe, visit OSHA’s Trenching and Excavation page.
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Safe
+ Sound Week
OSHA's Safe + Sound Week will be held August 13-19,
2018. The week is a nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding
of the value of safety and health programs that include management leadership,
worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixing workplace
hazards. The updated Safe + Sound Week page includes guidance on selecting activities for the week, information on how to plan and promote your events, and how to get recognition for participating in the week.
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Temporary Worker Bulletins
OSHA has issued bulletins under its temporary worker initiative on respiratory protection and noise exposure and hearing conservation. The bulletins review what the staffing agency and host employer can do to ensure that temporary workers exposed to airborne contaminants and hazardous noise levels are appropriately protected in accordance with OSHA standards.
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Forklift Operation
OSHA's new QuickCard on Safe Forklift Operation includes some key steps on how to stay safe while operating forklifts.
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Occupational Chemical Database
OSHA's new Occupational Chemical Database compiles information from several government agencies and organizations into one online resource. The database includes chemical identification and physical properties, exposure limits, and sampling information
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Lead Exposure at Indoor Firing Ranges
OSHA has issued a QuickCard and fact sheet on protecting workers from lead exposure at indoor firing ranges.
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Spring 2018 Regulatory Agenda
The U.S. Department of Labor,
including OSHA, has issued its Spring 2018 Regulatory Agenda. Federal agencies post their regulatory
agendas on the Reginfo.gov website twice a year to provide a snapshot of their
rulemaking priorities. A listing of Department of Labor
(including OSHA) rulemaking in the pre-rule, proposed rule, and final
rule stages is available here.
Rules that are classified as long-term actions
are listed here.
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The
following products were issued by OSHA’s Alliance Program participants as part
of the Alliance Program from April 1 to June 30, 2018. These
products do not necessarily reflect the official views of OSHA. For a
complete listing of Alliance products, see the Alliance Program
Participants Developed Products page.
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Hazard Communication Standard Info Sheets
The Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC) developed the following new or updated information sheets on OSHA's hazard communication standard: Acute Dermal Toxicity, Acute Oral Toxicity, Acute Toxicity Inhalation, Flammable Liquids, Labeling - OSHA vs. GHS, Pictograms, Precautionary Statements, Self-Reacting Chemicals, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Skin Corrosion Irritation, and What is the GHS?
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NIOSH
FACE Reports and Products
The
NIOSH Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program conducts
investigations on workplace fatalities to identify the factors that contributed
to these fatal injuries. This information is used to develop comprehensive
recommendations for preventing similar deaths. The NIOSH Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE)
Program issued the following reports and products from
April 1 to June 30, 2018.
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Tree Care and Landscaping
Falls
Powered Industrial Trucks/Forklifts
Other FACE Reports
NSC Fatigue in the Workplace Report
The National Safety Council has issued the second in its series of reports on workplace fatigue called "Fatigue in the Workplace: Risky Employer Practices." The report reviews workplace practices and policies that contribute to worker fatigue, such as night shift and overtime scheduling, lack of time off between shifts, and a lack of rest areas in the workplace. A previous report in this series examined employees' personal risk factors for workplace fatigue.
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CPWR Construction Safety and Health Network
CPWR (The Center for Construction Research and Training) has launched a new online Construction Safety and Health Network. The network provides a hub for construction researchers, trainers, safety and health professionals, and other industry stakeholders to share research findings and solutions and to connect on safety and health topics of mutual interest.
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CPWR Skin Cancer Alert
CPWR has issued a hazard alert card on skin cancer in English and Spanish. The card explains how construction
workers can protect themselves, and how to identify the signs of skin cancer. Print copies of the English card are available from CPWR.
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NFPA Reports on Workplace Electrical Injuries
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has issued reports on Fatal and Non-Fatal Electrical Injuries at Work. The reports provide an overview of electrical injuries at work from 2012 to 2016.
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The
following materials developed by grantees under OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training
Grant Program were posted on the OSHA website from April 1 to
June 30, 2018. See the OSHA website for
a complete list of a materials developed by Harwood grantees. These materials
do not necessarily reflect the official views of OSHA.
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Shipyard Hazard Prevention
The Port of San Diego Ship Repair Association has issued training materials in English and Spanish on shipyard safety topics, including confined spaces, hazard assessment/job safety analysis, and hazard communication.
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