The conference will feature training on how to manage hazards associated with ammonia; dairy and livestock safety; tractor/ATV safety; and potential health hazards in agriculture.
OSHA and NIOSH have teamed up to identify risks to oil and gas industry workers engaged in this practice.
Although most of the illnesses related to paraquat and diquat were low to moderately severe—health effects commonly included skin, eye, or neurological symptoms—these two herbicides make up 85 percent of herbicide-related deaths in the United States.
Lung disease may develop for those working in coffee processing facilities.
End-of-service-life indicators have the potential to help organizations minimize lost time, reduce workers' compensation costs, and help save on equipment costs.
The toxic chemical is typically found in paint stripper.
Lake Compounce Theme Park of Bristol, Conn., faces $70,200 in fines.
The agency published the proposed rule Aug. 7, 2015, and took comments through Nov. 5, during which the the Non-Ferrous Founders' Society requested that OSHA schedule an informal public hearing on it.
According to L&I inspectors, company employees were exposed to silica quartz dust at 3.4 times the permissible limit during stone slab grinding operations.
The final rule has been in development for more than 15 years. It would halve the current limit for general industry.
The December issue of the journal includes a supplement addressing issues tied to the science of OELs.
A new database developed by NIOSH shows that PPE fit can compromise performance and firefighters in turnout gear do not fit well in today's fire apparatus.
Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning and General Contracting Inc. has been fined $108,200 by the agency.
The amount of exposure to individuals can depend upon work practices, ventilation, and location. Will the work be done in wide open areas, inside a building adjacent to other work processes and people, or potentially even in a confined space?
OSHA cited the employers for willful exposure.
Safe Work Australia has asked stakeholders to submit comments by Dec. 18 about the existing standards for airborne exposures. Most were adopted from ACGIH standards in the 1980s and have never been updated.
"Airgas customers and employees will benefit from Air Liquide's unrivaled global footprint and strength in technology, innovation, and operational efficiency, while Airgas is ready to bring the entrepreneurial culture and packaged gas excellence that have driven our success to date," Airgas Executive Chairman Peter McCausland said.
NIOSH has developed a “mini-baghouse” which helps protect workers in the oil and gas industry.
The estimates are low because many workers affected by pesticides do not seek medical care.
Always be sure that you have chosen the correct mask for the application and that you follow all of the manufacturer's recommendations and all OSHA requirements.