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Entries from June 2006

OSHA - 2006 Targeted Site Inspection

June 17th, 2006 · No Comments

OSHA Announces Targeted Inspection Plan for 2006 Agency targets about 4,250 high-hazard worksite
OSHA rews release
WASHINGTON — The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced today that its 2006 site-specific targeting (SST) plan will focus on approximately 4,250 high-hazard worksites in its primary list for unannounced comprehensive inspections over the coming year.

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Sexual Harassment Products - New

June 16th, 2006 · No Comments

Sexual Harassment Training - Investigation and Prevention
These training products help your employees to understand what can constitute sexual harassment and how to help prevent it

Sexual Harassment for Employee Poster - English & Spanish
Sexual Harassment for Employees Employee Booklets - English & Spanish
Sexual Harassment for Employees Safety Meeting Kit DVD/VHS - English & Spanish
Sexual Harassment […]

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Conway Contractor fined for Cave-In Hazard

June 15th, 2006 · No Comments

Conway contractor, Perm-A-Drive Paving Company Inc., was fined $40,200 by OSHA for not having adequate cave-in protection at a Keene storm water catch basin installation site.
Following an inspection in April 11, the contractor was cited for one alleged willful violation, one alleged repeat violation and two alleged serious violations of safety standards. During […]

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OSHA Extends Alliance with ASSE

June 15th, 2006 · No Comments

OSHA (U. S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has formally extended its alliance with ASSE (American Society of Safety Engineers) for an additional two years.
One of the goals of the alliance is for local ASSE chapters to establish partnerships with local OSHA offices.

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OSHA - Inspection Plans for 2006

June 15th, 2006 · No Comments

OSHA has announced that it will target high-hazard worksites for inspections in 2006.
This year’s program will initially cover about 4,250 individual worksites on the primary list that reported 12 or more injuries or illnesses resulting in days away from work, restricted work activity, or job transfer for every 100 full-time workers (known […]

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Heat Stress Resources

June 12th, 2006 · No Comments

Looking for some heat stress resources?
Links to articles on heat stress, heat stress products and OSHA quick cards that can be handed out to employees may be found here.

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Safety Meeting Kits

June 12th, 2006 · No Comments

Safety Meeting Kits provide everything necessary to promote and conduct effective safety meetings.
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What are Regulatory Compliance Kits

June 12th, 2006 · No Comments

Regulatory Compliance Kits provide material necessary to comply with important OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.
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Product Line - Hazwoper

June 12th, 2006 · No Comments

A section introducing the HAZWOPER product line has been added. The section contains an introduction and brief history of the HAZWOPER standard and a description of the types of training required under the standard.

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Certification requirements for HAZWOPER trainers

June 11th, 2006 · No Comments

According to OSHA, there are no specific training or certification requirements for HAZWOPER trainers.
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