By U.S. EPA News | July 28, 2010 - 6:26 pm - Posted in Common
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Release date: 07/28/2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10-OPA80 CHICAGO (July 28, 2010) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has assumed the role of Federal On-Scene Coordinator in response to the Enbridge oil spill in the Kalamazoo River

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Horsehead's zinc refinery output to be reduced for months
Steel Business Briefing (subscription)
The rebuilding process will be delayed, however, due to the investigations into the accident by US safety agency OSHA and the US Chemical Safety & Hazard ...

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By OSHA - Google News | - 3:34 pm - Posted in Common

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A water cooler for the public health crowd
ScienceBlogs (blog)
Earlier today, OSHA published its long-awaited final rule on cranes and derricks in construction. We've been following this rule's slow progress for two ...

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By OSHA - Google News | - 3:24 pm - Posted in Common

Feds announce new crane safety guidelines
WZVN-TV
... rigs and the workers are all in the place they are supposed to be so no one is hurt, "says Dr. David Michaels, the Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA.

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Industry spots citation changes in mining bill
Daily Reporter (blog)
But the Occupational Safety and Health Administration counters the changes are long needed and will substantially increase safety for the 135 million ...
Eastford factory faces $140K in OSHA finesHartford Business
Penalties Expand in Proposed OSHA LegislationHuman Resource Executive Online
OSHA Cites Aircraft Parts Manufacturer, Propose FinesAmerican Machinist
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By "occupational safety" location:usa - Google News | - 2:49 pm - Posted in Common

Safety a priority on and off the clock
Navy Compass
Ryan Hilliard, a Navy Region Southwest occupational safety and health specialist, offers some tips for practicing good safety in your home. ...

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Choosing the Best Design for Intravenous Needleless Connectors to Prevent ...
Infection Control Today
In 1992, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommended that healthcare facilities use "engineering controls" to help protect HCWs ...

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OSHA opting for more enforcement in Wisconsin
Finance and Commerce
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is directing more focus to job site enforcement as involvement wanes in a voluntary program meant to avoid ...

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ENVIRONMENT: Senate Bill Aims to Tighten Regulation of Oil Spill Dispersants
Center for Public Integrity (blog)
An OSHA spokesman also declined to comment on the proposed legislation, saying that the agency had not yet reviewed the bill. “In general, OSHA is in favor ...

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