ASTM said its existing certification activities will transfer to SEI, which holds accreditations to ISO 17065 for product certification. SEI employees will come under the ASTM International umbrella on July 1 and Pat Gleason will retain the title of president of SEI while also becoming vice president of Certification for ASTM International.
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the $1 billion settlement in an April 18 decision, saying the settlement may not be perfect but is fair.
The medical technology firm Becton, Dickinson and Company was cited twice for machine hazards in 2015, according to the agency.
OSHA has proposed $280,000 in fines against the Kennesaw, Ga.-based company.
The inspections involved in the new case took place at four sites in Middletown, Del., and Limerick and Perkasie, Pa. Berlin Builders is based in Cinaminson, N.J., according to OSHA, which has cited it for two willful, nine repeat, eight serious, and one other-than-serious violations.
ISEA President Dan Shipp said the demand for QSSP classes is higher than ever.
Some injuries you can't forget.
Underfoot comfort needs to be the first consideration when choosing your next pair of safety boots.
Training, communication, on-the-job coaching, and employees' involvement are key components to keeping hand safety awareness top of mind.
Not all occupational footwear that is protective involves formal ASTM ratings and testing procedures. Three of the most important of these are waterproof, insulated, and slip-resistant footwear.
The OSHA mandatory standard specifies both eye protection and protective clothing for welders.
Employers are not required to update or replace protection devices solely because of this new rule and may continue to follow their current and usual practices for their eye and face protection.
The agency says Diaz Roofing has violated fall safety rules in 13 inspections over 10 years.
An overwhelming body of documented evidence suggests that the current PEL should be lowered to 85 dBA and the exchange rate be lowered to 3 dB.
Whether purchased by individuals, supplied by the company, or leased through a laundry service, FR clothing arrives for wear.
Recent research and design innovations coupled with advances in materials are paving the way for a new era of head protection.
Even as hearing protection has improved in basic terms, such as weight, comfort, fit, and protection, we are seeing the introduction of more and more features.
OSHA announced it has cited Burkholder Builders and fined the Pennsylvania company $64,400.
The penalty for serious safety lapses is rising to $10,000 and the penalty for lacking a construction superintendent to a maximum of $25,000. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Buildings Commissioner Rick Chandler also announced an enforcement blitz will target 1,500 sites in the next 90 days.
Schwan’s Global Supply Chain has been fined $172K by OSHA.