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OSHA estimates that 1 million forklifts are used in workplaces across the U.S. Each year, nearly 100 workers are killed and another 20,000 are seriously injured in forklift-related incidents. Deadly Danger # 1: Forklift Overturns Close to 1 out of every 4 fatalities occurs when a forklift tips over. To prevent rollovers: Make sure the […]
The EPA recently announced it finalized amendments to the 2018 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule that update how the Agency will recover authorized costs of the law’s implementation and ensure collected fees provide the Agency with 25% of authorized costs consistent with direction from Congress. The Agency expects these amendments to strengthen its […]
Yesterday, we presented profiles of two young safety professionals. Today, we conclude with a third profile. Dustin Hardin, 30, a graduate of Murray State University, with a bachelor and master’s degree in occupational safety and health, is a technical consultant for Liberty Mutual in Houston, Texas. Lessons Learned Professional challenges. One of the challenges faced […]
The EPA estimates approximately 9.2 million lead pipe lines are used to carry drinking water to homes across the United States. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law made $15 billion available through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) to provide loans in support of lead pipe replacement projects in cities across the nation. “Washington, Oregon, Maine […]
Chemical accidents involving ammonium nitrate are rare, but have the potential for significant property destruction, injury and death. Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) all have regulations in place, they apparently are not adequate to prevent accidents or ensure emergency response is prepared. […]
With announcements of three rule reviews in the April 4, 2017, Federal Register (FR), EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has begun to formally implement President Donald Trump’s March 28, 2017, Executive Order (EO), Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth. In the EO, the president directed the EPA to review two Clean Air Act (CAA) rules affecting […]
Yesterday we told you about a new safety standard designed to help assess risk and manage work in cold environments. Today we’ll look at more tips for keeping workers safe in cold workplaces—and at tool that makes sure you cover all of the bases. Whether employees are working indoors or outdoors, they need to be […]
Cold weather introduces unique hazards that employees need to be aware of so that they can take adequate precautions to protect their safety and health throughout the winter months. Falling down on slippery outdoor surfaces is a major cold weather hazard. Slipping and falling on an icy or wet surface could result in a back […]
Small businesses accounted for more than 60% of net new jobs created between 1993 and mid-2013 in the United States. In recent years, very small firms—those in the 20- to 499-employee category—have led job creation. But they face compliance challenges that larger companies with more resources do not.