A lack of fall protection equipment and PPE were among the repeat violations OSHA cited.
A blotch of black, gray, white, red, orange, yellow, blue, or violet fuzzy or slimy growth is usually the result of widespread mold growth. Besides infection and allergic reactions, excessive mold growth indoors can result in offensive, musty odors from the gases released by certain molds as they grow and die.
"Work that respects human dignity is the essence of decent work, the mission of the ILO," said ILO Director-General Juan Somavia. "Decent work must be safe work."
That’s a clever use of duct tape, I thought, but it’s not reasonable for work boots. The employee wore a pair of dry, rotted-leather safety shoes that were being held together with duct tape, and he was trying to make it to payday. I’ve seen other employees who have purchased used safety shoes that had been worn down, causing uneven foot surfaces or treads that could potentially cause a fall. I’ve also seen the super-discount safety shoes, which are hard to walk in and extremely heavy.
The case began after a complaint last year alleged fall hazards were present.
Beginning today, the week asks emergency responders to focus on their PPE, training, wellness, exercise, and medical and physical evaluations.
Currently, no single personal protective ensemble can protect the wearer from exposure to all hazards.
Issued Wednesday, the bulletin describes "technologically achievable and promising" controls for several types of machines used in mines.
Arc flashes occur when electrical current jumps the gap between two or more energized conductors. Depending upon the amount of current, arc temperatures can exceed 35,000 degrees F. That’s why electrical workers must wear fire-resistant (FR) personal protective equipment when working near exposed, energized equipment.
A new NIH-funded study suggests hearing loss is underdiagnosed in this population.
"It is particularly disturbing that we found a number of serious violations of a repeated nature. . . . This situation does not indicate an effective program is in place," said Richard S. Terrill, regional administrator for OSHA in Seattle.
Citing "extreme volatility in costs for raw materials, energy, transportation, and logistics," the company said the increase will be effective July 1.
On only the second official day of the annual event, the society has announced it has broken records for both turnout and exhibition space sold.
Airgas Inc. announced on June 6 that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Energy Safety Services Incorporated, doing business as Oilind Safety. The business, a U.S. provider of rental safety equipment and safety services, generated about $21 million in revenues in 2007.
"The company has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to employee safety and health, and has maintained an injury and illness rate 51 percent below the industry average," said Robert Szymanski, director of OSHA's Pittsburgh Area Office.
As we travel during the course of the day,we are often exposed to the sounds of the environment: trucks and buses honking horns, subways screeching around corners, and trains blowing their whistles at crossings. All these modes of transportation use sound to help keep people aware of their presence and safe from it.And while many of these noises are loud, few are hazardous to those in the vicinity.
Perhaps the most common criterion for specifying hearing protection devices (HPDs), the NRR or Noise Reduction Rating—that bold number on every box of ear plugs—is about to change, hopefully for the better.
The new award is designed to recognize excellence and innovation in hearing loss prevention.
Part of the goal of the program is providing a forum for linking safety professionals, industry needs, and quality research programs; and laying the groundwork for graduate students and faculty members to pursue safety/health applied research projects of their choice.