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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Tips for Safe Use of Space Heaters
Winter has clearly descended on Minnesota and with is the increased use of space heaters, both at work and at home. Space heaters can be beneficial, but they are also a fire hazard. Here are some tips on how to … Continue reading
Posted in Home safety, News
Tagged electrical, fire hazard, heater, OSHA, portable heater, safety, space heater
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CHESS wishes you safe passages
As Christmas and the New Year approach, more people will be out on the road, setting off on vacation and traveling to visit friends and family. We wish for you to arrive safe and come back home safe. If you … Continue reading
OSHA’s Regulatory Priorities
OSHA has posted its regulatory priorities. There’s action where little has existed before. Some of these items have been on the list for years and years (crystalline silica’s standard, especially for construction, actually requires an analytical method no longer used). … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged ergonomics, global harmonization, OSHA, OSHA priorities, regulatory priorities
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Hidden Hazards: Restrooms and Locker rooms
While restrooms should not be a hazardous place, there are several things you should check for: 1. Is this a high traffic area? We have heard of head injuries from employees coming out of the restroom quickly, only to run … Continue reading
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Tagged bathroom, building safety, hidden hazards, locker room safety, safety, slips
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OSHA Reviews State Run Programs
Minnesota, along with 25 other states, has a state run OSHA program. This means that part of the funding comes from the federal program and part comes from the individual states (it is not funded through OSHA citations, though). Employers … Continue reading
Assistant Secretary for OSHA confirmed
Dr David Michaels was confirmed to be the next head of OSHA. On December 3, 2009, the US Senate finally confirmed Dr. Michaels as the Assistant Secretary of Labor to oversee OSHA. Dr. Michaels is coming from George Washington University … Continue reading