OSHA’s new national emphasis program takes on the initiative to deal with workplaces where hazardous chemicals are released. This has been a concern because the release of highly hazardous chemicals into the atmosphere can lead to toxic fires and explosions—hazards that can very well endanger the lives of many.
Policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces that [...]

OSHA convened small business employers regarding proposed rules on exposure to diacetyl, a potentially harmful substance found in food flavorings.  The goal is for the employers to review the proposal before OSHA publishes the rules.
Prior to this convening, there have already been cases of workers’ deaths due to respiratory problems reportedly caused by prolonged exposure [...]

OSHA has announced recently that it will issue an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Combustible Dust Hazards. The convention includes stakeholder meetings to assess possible regulatory methods and request data, as well as comments on issues related to combustible dust. These issues include the following:

Hazard recognition
Hazard assessment
Hazard communication
Defining combustible dust

“Over the [...]

Health screenings in 13 counties in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia will be provided to miners starting this week. This is a free service provided by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to detect early signs of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis.

The Dark Truth Behind Black [...]

There’s no better time to drop by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website than now when the agency just published helpful information about skid-steer loaders safety, cable tray hazards and process safety management. Concerns about the first two subjects were addressed through the latest SHIBs (Safety and Health Information Bulletins) published [...]

Skin irritations, respiratory problems, and fire are among the most common hazards posed by painting operations. Besides adequate administrative and engineering controls, proper PPE (personal protective equipment) should be provided to workers to protect them from these hazards. Employers should seek the assistance of a Shipyard Competent Person (SCP), a Certified Marine Chemist (CMC), [...]

1.   MSHA Update: Fire Prevention in Mining Sites with Better Conveyor Belts
Better selection of conveyor belts may just save a life. As a matter of fact, they can save hundreds of lives in a mining site by preventing fire hazards. That is, if they have an improved flame-resistant quality.

The Mine Safety [...]

A coal mine in Northern China, which for years had taken pride in an exemplary safety record, was the site of a gas explosion blast last Sunday. To date, the death toll has risen to at least 74 miners, while 114 others were hospitalized. It is not clear, though, if all the bodies [...]

Imagine a world where batteries don’t exist. Vehicles won’t run as fast as they do. Heavy machinery would take time to operate. Different industries in the whole world won’t be able to finish tasks with best results at the least amount of time.
But despite their indispensability, batteries can be a big threat to any [...]

1.  Vehicle Safety During Winter:  Safe Use of Snow Chains
The holidays have come and gone yet we’re still left with the torturing cold of winter. For many of us, going on the road does not just mean shoveling up snow and getting rid of ice. It also means driving with double caution.
Driving slowly is [...]