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Green Job Hazards

Posted on April 23, 2012 by CAK

OSHA recently (in March 2012) posted information on Green Job Hazards, covering safety hazards associated with different green technologies: in wind energy, solar, geo-thermal energy, biofuels, recycling, green roofs, hydrogen fuel cells and  weather insulating/sealing.  If you have employees working … Continue reading →

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Window Washing Standard–New for Minnesota

Posted on April 12, 2012 by CAK

Minnesota OSHA has issued new rules for window washing operations, effective March 1, 2012.  MNOSHA has investigated three fatalities related to window washing.  According to their press release: The new Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MNOSHA) standard is designed … Continue reading →

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OSHA’s Local Emphasis Programs

Posted on September 1, 2011 by CAK

OSHA lists their local emphasis programs on their enforcement website.    These are the areas of focus for each region.  Minnesota and Wisconsin are part of Region V.  The emphasis areas for our region are: powered industrial vehicles, building renovation/rehabilitation, primary … Continue reading →

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