By "occupational safety" location:usa - Google News | March 17, 2009 - 11:24 pm - Posted in Common

Worker alleges asbestos problem at Smithsonian museum
Los Angeles Times, CA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the Smithsonian for violating three federal asbestos regulations in July, months after Pullman first reported problems to federal officials. Pullman, 53, who suffers from a lung disease called ...

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By OSHA - Google News | - 10:21 pm - Posted in Common

Hispanicworkersafetyis focus
Bradenton Herald,  United States
An alliance agreement was signed at the end of January between OSHA, the University of South Florida and Sarasota-based Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce to provide educational opportunities for Hispanic workers to learn about safety and health ...

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By "occupational safety" location:usa - Google News | - 10:18 pm - Posted in Common

Man Falls From Cell Phone Tower To His Death
WPBF, FL
Two private contractors were installing a cell phone tower for T-Mobil when one of them fell about 115 feet, Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigators said. Clinton Waters, 36, of Lake Wales, Fla., was pronounced dead at the scene. ...

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By "occupational safety" location:usa - Google News | - 10:11 pm - Posted in Common

Smithsonian Accused of Retaliation After Asbestos Complaint
CaymanMama.com (press release), TX
As noted by the AP, the Institute was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for asbestos regulations violations in July of last year. Pullman, reportedly began complaining about the asbestos exposure months before, ...

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By "occupational safety" location:usa - Google News | - 10:01 pm - Posted in Common

OSHA orders Connecticut-based air carrier to pay more than $400000 ...
CCH
In addition to AIR21, OSHA administers the whistleblower provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and other statutes protecting employees who report violations of various securities, trucking, airline, nuclear power, pipeline, environmental ...

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MACTEC Issued $2.8M In Task Orders For US Southern Command ...
GovCon (press release), PA
Evaluate construction contractor's quality control activities (level of inspection, testing procedures/results, etc.). Check compliance with health and safety requirements as established by OSHA, the US Environmental Protection, and US . ...

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By "occupational safety" location:usa - Google News | - 8:55 pm - Posted in Common

CONSTRUCTION: OSHA fines Lockport contractor
Niagara Gazette, NY
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed $43050 in fines against Custom Crews Inc. for allegedly failing to provide cave-in protection for employees working in an unprotected 5-foot, 8-inch-deep ...

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By OSHA - Google News | - 8:41 pm - Posted in Common

Job Posting Of The Day: March 18, 2009
KHBS/KHOG 40/29, AR
Must have knowledge of OSHA, DOL, and EPA regulations. Must have current CPR/First Aid certificate. Must be able to work any scheduled hours as needed. Will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively on all levels including: employees, ...

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By OSHA - Google News | - 7:51 pm - Posted in Common

Cal Osha investigating blast
Pasadena Star-News, CA
Fire Department officials said Cal Osha, the state agency that investigates workplace accidents, is looking into the cause of Monday afternoon's blast. "Investigators were there from our Monrovia district office. At this time, all we have is ...

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By OSHA - Google News | - 7:26 pm - Posted in Common

State Controller Speaks in Chico
KHSL
The cubicles that we currently have are not ADA compliant, not OSHA compliant, not SAM compliant. My office reduced the cost from $7 million to $3 million. As I pointed out Abel Maldonado supported that," explained Chiang. Chiang told the crowd his ...

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