Nonprofit organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, that are not an agency of state or local government, are eligible to apply, as are state and local government-supported institutions of higher education.
A reopened record on electrical rule and a revised HazCom standard in October are two highlights of the spring 2008 semiannual agenda.
One topic area -- accident procedures instruction -- significantly increased the odds of not having a DOT reportable accident, traffic violation conviction, or property damage accident.
"Many UN staff members are still not well prepared to protect themselves and their families from HIV," said Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, shown here at yesterday's "UN Cares" kick-off in New York.
To reduce the numbers, the agency has launched a special emphasis program designed to identify and reduce the workplace hazards that are causing or likely to cause amputations.
Employee exposure to electrocution and being caught in unguarded or unexpectedly energized driers and other machinery were also among the dangers OSHA found.
"Employers must remain dedicated to keeping the workplace safe and healthful, or face close scrutiny by this agency," said Diane Turek, director of OSHA's Chicago North Area Office in Des Plaines, Ill.
Each state must use at least $1 million of the funds awarded for behavioral highway safety activities, such as alcohol countermeasures, occupant protection, and pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle safety.
The grant will help the regional economy shift from manufacturing and agricultural into high-growth, high-wage industries.
It would speed completion of important guidance information -- which is prepared, after all, because it is less time consuming than rulemaking, the report points out.
The U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Academy announced yesterday that two new self-study courses are available through NFA Online.
"These emergency response exercises are a great opportunity to test our joint systems and to practice with our partners on both sides of the border, in advance of an incident," said the EPA's Daniel A. Meer.
Safety videos have long been popular with trainers, and several companies continue to produce high-quality videos on a wide range of topics. With the popularity of YouTube and greater bandwidth available to millions of Americans, the era of free online videos has arrived -- a tsunami of junk, genius, coarse humor, celebrity and wannabe embarrassment, spin, advertising, and even quality.
The advisory says anesthesiologists should have fire safety education specific to OR fires and participate in OR fire drills with the entire OR team.
"America's public school system is failing to make education relevant to today's career opportunities," said John Engler, president of the National Association of Manufacturers.
The event comes as fuel surpasses labor as some motor carriers' largest expense and the trucking industry deals with the highest prolonged fuel prices in history.
The campaign is part of OSHA's Young Worker Initiative, which provides information and resources to teenagers, parents, educators, and employers to ensure safe and rewarding work experiences for these summer employees.
Up to two years of crew training and equipment testing would follow conditional acceptance, which could occur by April 30.
The council has not recommended auto-injectors for use by health care personnel, at whom the guideline is directed.
The retail giant had claimed that the man would pose a safety risk to himself or customers if he worked at the store using a wheelchair or crutches.