http://contractorsafety.net Contractor Safety Advisory Board Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:39:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en UCLA Condom Panel Draws Fewer Attendees Than EverAVN News (press release)Cambria noted that during the various Cal/OSHA meetings, the industry had proposed that testing be increased and made more comprehensive, and couple that with "at most, condoms for anal sex." "This could be some kind of a workable alternative as ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/ucla-condom-panel-draws-fewer-attendees-than-ever-avn-news-press-release/ OSHA Cites Pacific Stevedoring for Safety Violations After Worker FatalityPacific News CenterOSHA began an investigation Aug. 8 after an employee was struck in the head by the boom of a crane, being used to unload fish, onboard the Pacific Princess tuna fishing vessel. OSHA's investigation determined that the crane's hydraulic ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/osha-cites-pacific-stevedoring-for-safety-violations-after-worker-fatality-pacific-news-center/ PropertyCasualty360Willis' John McConnell on on Cutting WC Costs at ManufacturersPropertyCasualty360Meanwhile, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published a white paper that examines and finds significant value in injury- and illness-prevention programs, or I2P2, for which the agency has proposed a federal standard. http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/willis-john-mcconnell-on-on-cutting-wc-costs-at-manufacturers-propertycasualty360/ Fall River Foundry cited by OSHABeaver Dam Daily CitizenBy Bill Novak Capital Newspapers | Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2012 5:00 pm | (0) Comments A foundry in Columbia County has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for 10 safety violations. The violations at Fall River ...and ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/fall-river-foundry-cited-by-osha-beaver-dam-daily-citizen/ KHL GroupBoom lift tips over in PhiladelphiaKHL GroupThe accident happened outside Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul where the man was working on repairs of the building. Reports say it was unclear why the lift tipped over. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/boom-lift-tips-over-in-philadelphia-khl-group/ Victims' attorneys eye IOSHA finesWISH"OSHA's jurisdiction is really limited to looking at it from a workplace safety perspective." says Patterson. Patterson says IOSHA's findings were expected. But one piece of its report might make a difference to his clients. "I'm hoping that with OSHA ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/victims-attorneys-eye-iosha-fines-wish/ OSHA Cites Wis. Foundry for 10 Alleged ViolationsWMTVOSHA says the company failed to protect workers from exposure to metal dust at its brass foundry in Fall River. A Fall River spokesman declined to comment Thursday. OSHA alleges repeat violations of exposing workers to elevated amounts of copper and ...and more » http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/osha-cites-wis-foundry-for-10-alleged-violations-wmtv/ Inspector general to examine 'model workplaces' programiWatch News (blog)By Chris Hamby How safe are the "model" workplaces in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program? An iWatch News investigation found that since 2000, at least 80 workers have died at sites the agency considers the nation's safest, and which it exempts from ...and ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/inspector-general-to-examine-model-workplaces-program-iwatch-news-blog/ Customer complains about construction beepsFort Leavenworth LampOSHA regulation 1926 specifies what conditions must be present in construction zones and a reverse signal alarm is required in this situation. The removal or disabling of any backup alarm is strictly prohibited. Construction to the historic facility is ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/customer-complains-about-construction-beeps-fort-leavenworth-lamp/ CCC to offer scholarships for Natural Gas trainingSteuben CourierTraining will provide information and skill development in rig set-up and rig components, the drilling/fracking process, basic math/electricity/blue print reading, an on-site rig tour, resume writing/interviewing, OSHA 10, Red Cross Certification, ...and more » http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/ccc-to-offer-scholarships-for-natural-gas-training-steuben-courier/ Creating a safe farm environment seminar March 23Agri-ViewHe will discuss OSHA and their mission to insure a safe work place, characteristics of effective safety and health programs, identify potential hazards lurking in and around buildings and will zero in on the type and composition of written safety plans ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/creating-a-safe-farm-environment-seminar-march-23-agri-view/ Cal/OSHA fines 3 businesses more than $500K for Sylmar blastContra Costa TimesCal/OSHA fined three companies doing business at 12349 Gladstone Ave., whose Aug. 9, 2011 hydrogen fuel explosion leveled the rented building, the agency reported Thursday. Timothy B. Larson, 42, a Los Angeles firefighter on medical disability while ...and more » http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/calosha-fines-3-businesses-more-than-500k-for-sylmar-blast-contra-costa-times/ State fair commission pays fine over stage collapsePost-TribuneFair Commission spokeswoman Stephanie McFarland says the group won't contest OSHA's findings. OSHA cited the fair commission for failing to conduct proper safety evaluations of its concert venues. The agency also said fair officials' emergency plans ...and more » http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/state-fair-commission-pays-fine-over-stage-collapse-post-tribune/ OSHA Fall River FoundryWGBA-TVOSHA says the company failed to protect workers from exposure to metal dust at its brass foundry in Fall River. A Fall River spokesman declined to comment Thursday. OSHA alleges repeat violations of exposing workers to elevated amounts of copper and ...and more » http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/osha-fall-river-foundry-wgba-tv/ Emergency exercise preceded Ind. fair disasterBusinessWeekAn Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration report released Wednesday said fair Director Cindy Hoye took part in the July 12 table top exercise, along with city and state emergency agencies. The exercise included a scenario in which severe ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/emergency-exercise-preceded-ind-fair-disaster-businessweek/ MSHA seeking public comment on miners' rights in the workplaceState JournalMSHA is the third agency in the department to initiate this type of survey, following the Wage and Hour Division and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. "What we hope to ultimately learn from this pilot and subsequent survey is ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/msha-seeking-public-comment-on-miners-rights-in-the-workplace-state-journal/ Yugal Kishore steers MMC into finalHimalayan TimesInjuries of our strikers also hampered our performance,” said the coach. African United coach Osha said his side lost their momentum after slapped with too many yellow cards. “We were also not unable to make a decent attack on goal,” said Osha.and more » http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/yugal-kishore-steers-mmc-into-final-himalayan-times/ State Fair pays fine in fatal stage collapseIndianapolis StarFair Commission spokeswoman Stephanie McFarland says the fair won't contest OSHA's findings. OSHA cited the fair commission for failing to conduct proper safety evaluations of its concert venues. The agency also said fair officials' emergency plans ...and more » http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/state-fair-pays-fine-in-fatal-stage-collapse-indianapolis-star/ Ind. fair commission pays fine over stage collapseIndianapolis StarFair Commission spokeswoman Stephanie McFarland says the group won't contest OSHA's findings. OSHA cited the fair commission for failing to conduct proper safety evaluations of its concert venues. The agency also said fair officials' emergency plans ...and more » http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/ind-fair-commission-pays-fine-over-stage-collapse-indianapolis-star/ OSHA cites Wis. foundry for 10 alleged violationsWinona Daily NewsOSHA says the company failed to protect workers from exposure to metal dust at its brass foundry in Fall River. A Fall River spokesman declined to comment Thursday. OSHA alleges repeat violations of exposing workers to elevated amounts of copper and ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/osha-cites-wis-foundry-for-10-alleged-violations-winona-daily-news/ The Jersey Journal - NJ.comFall River Foundry cited for 10 safety violations by OSHACapital TimesA foundry in Columbia County has been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for 10 safety violations. The violations at Fall River Foundry in Fall River include three repeat violations for failing to ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/fall-river-foundry-cited-for-10-safety-violations-by-osha-capital-times/ OSHA cites Wis. foundry for 10 alleged violationsChicago TribuneOSHA says the company failed to protect workers from exposure to metal dust at its brass foundry in Fall River. A Fall River spokesman declined to comment Thursday. OSHA alleges repeat violations of exposing workers to elevated amounts of copper and ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/osha-cites-wis-foundry-for-10-alleged-violations-chicago-tribune/ Students Christen New PlaygroundMountain NewsIn fact, 1st-grade teacher Diane Poarch said, it was declared unsafe by OSHA. With no one to step up and replace the equipment, the space at the rear of the field behind the school remained empty for 15 years. While there is a play structure for ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/students-christen-new-playground-mountain-news/ OSHA seeks $57600 in fines from Fall River FoundryMilwaukee Journal SentinelThe company allowed workers to exceed exposure limits for copper and lead dust and failed to put in place sufficient engineering controls to reduce metal dust exposure, OSHA said. The agency said it cited Fall River Foundry for the same ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/osha-seeks-57600-in-fines-from-fall-river-foundry-milwaukee-journal-sentinel/ Indiana's NewsCenterState Fair Commission Accepts Fines for Stage CollapseIndiana's NewsCenterI-OSHA found that "Mid America Sound Corp." ignored safety standards when it built the stage that collapsed during a storm last August, killing 7 people and injuring dozens more. An $11000 fine was also issued against a stagehands union.and more » http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/state-fair-commission-accepts-fines-for-stage-collapse-indianas-newscenter/ Rai takes MMC to finalRepublicaHowever, we played a good game but could not win the match," said Osha, the coach of the African United. MMC Coach Hari Om Shrestha said that his side was able to produce the win as the team performed technically sound match against physically tough ...and ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/rai-takes-mmc-to-final-republica/ OSHA cites Wis. foundry for 10 alleged violationsNewsradio 620OSHA says the company failed to protect workers from exposure to metal dust at its brass foundry in Fall River. A Fall River spokesman declined to comment Thursday. OSHA alleges repeat violations of exposing workers to elevated amounts of copper and ...and ... http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/osha-cites-wis-foundry-for-10-alleged-violations-newsradio-620/ Thursday BriefingFairWarning (blog)Cal/OSHA After 37 reports of consumers suffering second-degree burns, recall launched for single-cup coffee makers. The action applies to 835000 Tassimo brewers in the US and 900000 in Canada. Consumers reported that the brewers sprayed hot liquid, ...and more » http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/thursday-briefing-fairwarning-blog-3/ Chicago TribuneCompany: Sugarland resisted delaying Indiana concert before stage collapseChicago TribuneState Labor Commissioner Lori Torres said OSHA's report, the first of three independent investigations into the tragedy, was intended to improve workplace safety, not assign blame. However, it issued small fines against the fair, company and union.and more » http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/company-sugarland-resisted-delaying-indiana-concert-before-stage-collapse-chicago-tribune/ Everett Independent$70000 in Fines Against Everett Recycling CompanyEverett IndependentThe US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Prolerized New England Co. LLC, doing business as Schnitzer Northeast, for 10 alleged serious violations of workplace safety standards at its Everett recycling ...and more » http://contractorsafety.net/2012/02/09/70000-in-fines-against-everett-recycling-company-everett-independent/