1.
House Hearing: Does OSHA Adequately Enforce Construction Safety
Rules?
During a June 24 House Committee on Education and Labor hearing
focusing on OSHA’s role in enforcing construction safety rules,
legislators and industry experts questioned whether the agency is doing
everything possible to improve safety at construction sites.
2.
House Hearing Addresses Injury and Illness Underreporting
In a June 19 hearing, the House Committee on Education and Labor
convened to consider potential underreporting of workplace injuries and
illnesses, with several expert witnesses testifying that underreporting
is a widespread problem that must be addressed.
3.
Good Works in the Workplace: Volunteerism Boosts Morale and
Teamwork
As businesses strive to be good corporate citizens, many also
support their employees' charitable activities. By balancing the needs
of the employer and employees, volunteer work can build teamwork and
improve morale and job performance.
4.
Kentucky Plant Worker Kills 5 Employees, Self
After arguing with his supervisor the morning of June 25, a worker
in a plastics plant in Henderson, Ky., allegedly shot and killed five
coworkers before turning the gun on himself.
More New Drum Handling Videos Online
A new Can Tumbler video and a Pail Handler video are the latest product
demonstration videos -- now just a click away! Videos demonstrate
cutting edge drum handling products in concise, informative videos.
Forklift attachments, drum rackers, rotators, palletizers, vertical lift
pourers and below-hook drum carriers. Also at the website are over 100
products. Handle steel, fiber, plastic drums, and cans -- move, lift,
pour, agitate, mix, roll/rotate, tumble, palletize, rack and more. www.MORSEoh.com
5.
International Safety: UK Workers and the Right to Request Time to
Train
Millions of UK workers are set to benefit from a proposal that
would grant them right to request time to train. The measure is aimed at
employers who offer no training for employees.
6.
MSHA Notifies 16 Mine Operators of Potential Patterns of
Violations
As part of its enhanced enforcement initiative, MSHA sent letters
to 16 mine operators announcing they have a potential pattern of
violations of mandatory health or safety standards under section 104(e)
of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
The Heat Aware temperature card is an innovative tool designed to
be used as an aid in heat stress awareness. It has an encapsulated
liquid crystal that registers ambient temperature from 90° to
120°, lists hydration tips, suggested work to rest times, and shows
signs, symptoms, and treatment for different levels of heat illness. www.heataware.com
Ansell HyFlex® 11-920 Glove
The HyFlex® 11-920's patent-pending Ansell Grip Technology™
enables workers to grip wet or oily objects with less force while
protecting skin from exposure. www.hyflexgrip.com
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