Updated: The federal agency responsible for workplace safety on Friday contemplated tighter regulation of the toxic metal beryllium, which exists in small amounts in coal slag, a product used as a blast abrasive to prepare the hulls and tanks of ships for coats of paint. The product is also used in blasting operations on … Continue reading OSHA Considers PEL Revision Only for Beryllium Rule in Construction
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In Cooperation with Cal OSHA, CSB Releases Technical Report on Chevron August 6, 2012 Pipe Rupture
Washington, DC, February 12, 2013 - The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) and the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) today released a technical evaluation report on piping samples taken from the Chevron Refinery in Richmond, California, where a hydrocarbon release and massive fire occurred on August 6, 2012. Cal/OSHA … Continue reading In Cooperation with Cal OSHA, CSB Releases Technical Report on Chevron August 6, 2012 Pipe Rupture
OSHA QuickTakes – January 16, 2013
APP Challenge winners announced: Technology promotes worker safety and health BNSF Railway Co. signs accord with OSHA regarding employee practices under Federal Railroad Safety Act New Whistleblower Protection Programs Advisory Committee to meet Jan. 29 Semiannual regulatory agenda published New Clinicians webpage provides resource for healthcare professionals Protecting recovery workers in the aftermath of Sandy … Continue reading OSHA QuickTakes – January 16, 2013
CSB to Pursue Full Investigation of August 6, 2012 Fire at Chevron Refinery in Richmond, California
Washington, DC, August 11, 2012 – The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) will pursue a full investigation to determine the causes of Monday’s fire at the Chevron oil refinery in Richmond, California, northeast of San Francisco, the agency announced today. A CSB team numbering seven investigators arrived in at the refinery on Wednesday … Continue reading CSB to Pursue Full Investigation of August 6, 2012 Fire at Chevron Refinery in Richmond, California
OSHA QuickTakes – March 16, 2012
In this issue DOL sues U.S. Postal Service and Florida school for violating whistleblower protections Occupational exposure to diesel exhaust multiplies risk of lung cancer for miners Construction superintendent sentenced for willful disregard of OSHA safety standards following worker's death OSHA's Free On-Site Consultation Program helps technology recycler protect workers by addressing and correcting root … Continue reading OSHA QuickTakes – March 16, 2012
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