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Question: I’m attempting to determine if an employee claim of musculoskeletal disorder for both right and left wrists actually was caused by the workplace workstation as claimed by the employee. The condition resulted in medical operations to both wrists. When does this incident become an OSHA recordable injury, and are the days away from work […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) and methylene chloride for risk evaluation as part of its Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Work Plan for Chemical Assessments. The Agency recently sent a proposal to restrict the use of these chemicals in paint coatings and strippers to the Office of Management and Budget […]
Yesterday we looked briefly at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) criteria for deciding when it will cite multiple employers at a single worksite for the same hazardous condition. Today we’ll take a closer look at the different categories of employers that OSHA may cite.
New Definition of ‘Sham Recycling’ Sham recycling refers to claims by a hazardous waste generator that the waste is being recycled when it is in fact being discarded. A new definition at 40 CFR 261.2(g) codifies EPA’s concept of sham recycling: “A hazardous secondary material found to be sham recycled is considered discarded and a […]
The EPA continues to expand the functionality of its interactive Benzene Fenceline Monitoring Dashboard and its Enforcement and Compliance History (ECHO) website. These tools provide information on environmental compliance and enforcement for communities across the United States. “Through improved transparency, advanced technologies and community participation, these tools empower the public to help EPA assure compliance […]
A conveyor is very often the most efficient method for moving material from one area of the workplace to another. It can carry material from one operation to another without it being loaded onto a forklift or handcart by workers at each step of the process. Unfortunately, large moving machinery, like a conveyor, can present […]
When you’re outdoors, there’s always the possibility of a close encounter with a wasp, bee, or other insect that stings or bites. Our Safety Training Tips editor has some tips for treating stings and bites. You may not feel the sting or bite when it happens, but you’ll probably soon notice swelling, redness, itching, or […]
More people are surviving cancer, but cancer is occurring in more people (one factor associated with longer life spans). The most recent data compiled by the National Cancer Institute, which was released in April 2018, show that from 2006 to 2015 cancer death rates decreased by 1.8 percent among men and 1.4 percent among women. […]