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    OSHA stresses limits on computer-based training

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    OSHA stresses limits on computer-based training
    14
    Jan

    Source: EHS Today David Sparkman The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) takes employee safety training very seriously, and in support of that commitment the agency recently reinforced its stated policy that online and computer training alone for employees is not adequate to meet federal train requirements. “One of the keys that OSHA emphasizes in […]

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    FAA announces new rule implementing drone safety technology

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    FAA announces new rule implementing drone safety technology
    02
    Jan

    Source: EHS Today  / by Stefanie Valentic The Remote ID requirement is the next step in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) goal for safe integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly called drones.“As a pilot, my eye is always on safety first,” said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson in a statement. “Safety […]

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    What to expect from OSHA in 2020

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    What to expect from OSHA in 2020
    31
    Dec

    Proposed rulemakings and initiatives stand out on the agency’s agenda Source: EHS Today by David Sparkman Don’t expect OSHA to slow down as it enters the fifth decade of its existence, following a year of heightened activity in support of its workplace safety mission. An agency of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), OSHA spent […]

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    Baby, it’s cold outside: Will that make OSHA chill out in response to ongoing pressures for heat standards?

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    Baby, it’s cold outside: Will that make OSHA chill out in response to ongoing pressures for heat standards?
    17
    Dec

    by Travis Vance and Pamela Williams Fisher Phillips  As parts of the United States are dealing with massive winter snowstorms, many are longing for the return of the warmth of summer. However, employers should be cautious in making such wishes as summer can bring blistering heat that creates hazards for workers working both outside and […]

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    OSHA okays new respiratory fit testing protocols

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    OSHA okays new respiratory fit testing protocols
    01
    Nov

    Source: EHS Today / David Sparkman On Sept. 25, OSHA issued a final rule approving two additional quantitative fit testing protocols for inclusion in its Respiratory Protection Standard. Effective on Sept. 26, the day after they were issued, these new protocols represent an addition to Appendix A of the Respiratory Protection Standard. They are: • […]

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