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OSHA Expands Existing Respiratory Protection Standard

Posted by proforma on April 2, 2009  |  No Comments

On April 1, 2009, OSHA announced that it has released a guidance document of mandatory respirator selection provisions that are being added to the existing Respiratory Protection standard, revised in 2006. To access this document, click here.

NIOSH Issues Electrical Safety Manual for Young, New Workers

Posted by proforma on April 1, 2009  |  No Comments

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently published an excellent student manual on electrical safety that is intended to be an instructional guide for young or new workers, but is informative and useful for any age or level of experience. The manual teaches the reader to recognize, evaluate, and control hazards associated with electrical work and was developed through extensive research with vocational instructors

Construction Worker at Refinery Killed by Falling Crane Ball

Posted by proforma on April 1, 2009  |  No Comments

On March 8, 2009, a contract employee died of head injuries sustained the previous day after being struck by a falling crane ball at a Port Arthur refinery construction site.

The contractor, McKinney Drilling, was installing drill shaft foundations, for which a 50-ton crane was being used. At some point, the crane ball fell, striking the employee on the head and left side of his body.

Pending investigation by OSHA and the company, workers should be reminded to remain aware at all times where they are in relation to equipment working around them. They should never become so comfortable with their surroundings or the work in progress that they drop their guard and expose themselves to danger.

Workplace Safety

Posted by proforma on February 3, 2009  |  No Comments

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