1.
Judge Rules in Favor of ACGIH in TLV Lawsuit
A federal judge on May 6 ruled in favor of the American Council of
Governmental Industrial Hygienists in a lawsuit that sought to block
that group from publishing its threshold limit values (TLVs).
2.
OSHA Fines Ohio Sunoco Refinery $330,000
OSHA proposed $330,000 in fines against Sunoco Inc.’s oil
refinery in Oregon, Ohio, for alleged willful and serious workplace
safety violations.
3.
House Lawmaker Calls for Criminal Probe in Crandall Canyon
Report
An investigation of the Crandall Canyon Mine disaster that left
nine people dead in August 2007 prompted Rep. George, Miller D-Calif.,
to call for a criminal investigation against the mine's general manager.
The probe’s results indicate that Crandall Canyon Mine operators may
have intentionally misled MSHA about mine conditions before the fatal
collapse.
4.
Black Beauty Coal, EPA Reach Settlement
After being accused of working without proper permits in two
Midwestern states, Black Beauty Coal Co. agreed to pay $75,000 in fines
and create a forested wetland in Indiana to improve water quality.
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Preventing Workplace Violence
Unhappy employees can result in more than decreased productivity
– in extreme cases, their perceptions and actions can lead to violence
in the workplace. OccupationalHazards.com spoke to an expert who shed
light on how and why employees become capable of workplace violence, and
what management can do to prevent potentially dangerous situations from
escalating.
6.
New Alliance Addresses NYC Construction Hazards
OSHA and the New York City Department of Design and Construction
(DDC) formed an alliance to address construction hazards in the city’s
five boroughs, with plans to cross-train their inspectors and managers
on each agency’s construction safety standards, regulations and
procedures.
Bifocal Safety Glasses
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1. There are many factors that influence cut protection,
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VIDEOS, DEMOS AND MORE
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The Safety Dance Video
- Break dancing, beat boys … and safety? This performance gives a
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Listen
in as Occupational Hazards editors interview industry leaders
to learn more about OSHA 10-hour safety training and
a bill seeking to regulate environmental monitoring in New York City.
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