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- QuickTakes 06/17/2013
- Dec 31 '69 7PM
- - OSHA's Heat Safety App hits 72K downloads as temps rise and campaign to protect workers begins
  - OSHA reminds inspectors to ensure exit doors are unlocked, exit routes unobstructed
  - NIOSH reports high rate of carpal tunnel syndrome in workers at poultry processing plant
  - Safety stand-downs stand up for protecting construction workers from falls
  - US Labor Department orders hotel management chain and railroad company to pay damages and provide training following whistleblower investigations
  - Three New York construction contractors face more than $465,000 in fines after exposing workers to electrocution and other hazards
  - Ohio explosives company cited by OSHA for multiple safety, health violations
  - NIOSH announces new Center for Workers' Compensation Studies
  - NIOSH recommends exposure limit for carbon nanotubes, nanofibers
  - Hazard Communication: Workers must be trained by Dec. 1, 2013
  - OSHA and Consulate of the Philippines sign alliance to protect workers in northeastern states
  - NACOSH meeting focuses on protecting temporary workers
  - OSHA reminds employers in the fireworks industry to protect workers from hazards at July 4th celebrations
  - New Web page highlights OSHA investigations of building collapses and other construction incidents
  - OSHA creates Spanish-language version of wildfires page
  - OSHA's new Injury and Illness Prevention Programs fact sheet can help employers find and fix workplace hazards
  - Better health insurance choices coming in October 2013
  - Job openings
- QuickTakes 06/03/2013
- Dec 31 '69 7PM
- - OSHA provides on-site compliance assistance to protect recovery workers, public during tornado recovery efforts in Texas, Oklahoma
  - Louisiana woman sentenced to 57 months in prison for providing fraudulent hazard waste training and impersonating OSHA official in wake of Gulf Oil Spill
  - OSHA safety stand-down at Southeast construction work sites kicks off OSHA's campaign to prevent heat-related injuries, illnesses
  - New York wood shavings manufacturer faces more than $230,000 in fines after violating combustible dust and other safety, health standards
  - New Hampshire automotive repair and tire chain cited by OSHA for alleged willful, repeat and serious workplace safety violations
  - OSHA cites Chicago factory for 28 violations, including unsafe spray finishing operations
  - OSHA orders Kansas nuclear power plant to pay more than $260,000 in damages after firing engineer who reported unsafe work practices
  - OSHA schedules meetings of its federal and national safety and health advisory committees
  - Hazard Communication: Workers must be trained by Dec. 1, 2013
  - OSHA announces intent to extend compliance date for crane operator certification requirements
  - Join the campaign to prevent fatal falls in construction: New outreach resources available
  - OSHA issues final rule to broaden exemption for digger derricks in its Cranes and Derricks standard
  - OSHA General Industry Digest safety publications now available in English and Spanish as e-readers, fall and heat wallet cards in Portuguese
  - OSHA offers worker safety and health training to federal agencies
  - Better health insurance choices coming in October 2013
  - Job openings
- QuickTakes 05/15/2013
- Dec 31 '69 7PM
- - Educational resources available for young workers
  - OSHA seeks applications for $1.5 million in Susan Harwood safety and health training grants
  - Arizona businessman honored for his commitment to preventing potentially fatal falls in the construction industry
  - Massachusetts consultation project and OSHA collaborate to get the word out on preventing falls in construction
  - Court rules that OSHA crane standard does not preempt New York City regulations for workplace safety
  - Texas propane company fined more than $100,000 for safety hazards after fire that injured 7 workers
  - Illinois industrial cleaner cited after worker dies while cleaning storage tank
  - Georgia carpet manufacturer cited for serious safety violations including hazard communication and electrical shock
  - OSHA and Consulate General of the Dominican Republic sign alliance to protect workers in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut
  - OSHA establishes partnership to protect construction workers on university research center project
  - Acting Secretary Harris appoints 8 members to Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
  - Free webinar, other resources available on new Hazard Communication requirements
  - New Web page explains health risks from occupational exposure to chromium
  - OSHA creates Spanish-version of Emergency Preparedness and Response page
  - New safety publications available: General industry now in Spanish, maritime, ladder safety
  - OSHA's Fairfax and Adkins say goodbye
  - Better health insurance choices coming in October 2013
  - Job openings
- QuickTakes 05/01/2013
- Dec 31 '69 7PM
- - President Obama proclaims April 28, 2013 Workers' Memorial Day
  - Department of Labor hosts Workers' Memorial Day program; OSHA memorializes fallen workers in events around the country
  - OSHA launches initiative to protect temporary workers
  - Congressional resolution proposed in honor of Workers' Memorial Day
  - Pilgrim's Pride Corp. in Canton, Ga., cited for repeat and serious violations following worker fatality
  - OSHA cites First Choice Energy after oil field worker killed at Stanley, ND, job site
  - OSHA fines North Bergen, NJ laundry company $219,000 for safety hazards
  - OSHA unveils new ladder safety educational resource available for mobile devices
  - Free webinar, other resources available on new Hazard Communication requirements
  - Dramatic educational videos available on preventing fatal falls in construction
  - Harwood grantees feature fall prevention campaign
  - OSHA issues final rule to protect workers using cranes and derricks in demolition and underground construction
  - OSHA and Consulate of El Salvador sign alliance to protect workers in Georgia and surrounding states
  - Free workplace violence seminar available
  - Vermont brewing company sets industry workplace safety benchmark
  - OSHA schedules meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
  - New Web page outlines safety precautions to toluene exposure
  - New maritime safety publications available
  - Better health insurance choices coming in October 2013
  - Job openings
- QuickTakes 04/15/2013
- Dec 31 '69 7PM
- - Former safety manager at TVA nuclear sites sentenced to 78 months in prison for major fraud: Injuries hidden to obtain $2.5 million in safety bonuses
  - New Hazard Communication Requirements: Workers must be trained by Dec. 1, 2013
  - OSHA fines Ball Aerosol and Specialty Container Inc. $589,000 for willful violations for exposing workers to amputation hazards from unguarded machinery
  - OSHA cites Mike Neri Sewer & Water Contractor in Elk Grove Village, Ill., with willful violations for failing to protect workers in trench
  - OSHA cites Salina, Kan.-based Ryan Roofing Inc. after worker paralyzed in fall from roof
  - Falling off ladders can kill: New fall prevention resource available
  - OSHA announces safety stand-down at Georgia construction sites April 15-19 to focus on struck-by hazards
  - US Department of Labor re-establishes the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
  - Compliance assistance specialist spreads the word on heat, falls
  - OSHA reminds employers to post injury/illness summaries until April 30
  - New OSHA frequently asked questions available in English and Spanish
  - OSHA industrial hygienist receives top honors
  - OSHA to host Workers' Memorial Day events around the country
  - Better health insurance choices coming in October 2013
  - Job openings

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