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On the fourth anniversary of the deadly Imperial Sugar explosion, Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso revealed that all but one of the agency’s recommendations successfully have been adopted by their recipients. Only OSHA has neglected to heed CSB’s call to "proceed expeditiously" on the recommendation that OSHA promulgate a new combustible dust standard for general industry.
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 Download standards for safety signs and symbols used to alert workers of hazards ranging in severity. In the US, both ANSI and OSHA have a classification scheme for these types of signs. Color codes are used to indicate the type of sign or severity of the hazard as are specific words. ANSI uses "danger", "warning" "caution", "notice". The standards define the size of the signs and letters, the placement and other key factors to help workers be aware of the hazards present. OSHA publishes regulations governing signs in the Code of Federal Regulations CFR19. Download
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A registered nurse is leading a nationwide effort to train citizens in the proper use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to help save thousands of lives.
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Five years ago on Jan. 30, a propone explosion at the Little General convenience store in Ghent, W.Va., killed four people and injured six others. To mark the anniversary of this tragic event, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) provided an update on the board's recommendations, which were issued to improve propane technician training and emergency response efforts.
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In a Feb. 2 speech, MSHA Administrator Joseph A. Main said the agency's enforcement efforts, combined with increased compliance within the industry, "are making a difference and making mines safer for the nation's miners."
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With the change of year comes a whole host of predictable behaviors.
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Have you seen the Seinfeld episode where Elaine finds herself snacking on cake almost every day at the office? At first, she's frustrated with the constant stream of birthday, get-well or goodbye celebrations. But when she tries to give up the cake, she realizes she's hooked on the afternoon sugar rush.
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