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U.S. Department of Labor announces upgraded data system to assist mine operators in ensuring compliance with mine safety and health regulations

Posted on June 13, 2019 by csuo

13
Jun

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has completed a major upgrade to its primary data system – the Mine Data Retrieval System (MDRS) – bringing increased functionality and more intuitive navigation to this widely used feature. The MDRS offers a variety of tools to help operators monitor […]

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Features, Safety, Safety, Safety

The not-so-quiet dangers of hearing loss

Posted on June 3, 2019May 29, 2019 by csuo

03
Jun

Take steps to prevent hearing damage in the workplace before it happens. Source: EHS Today / Reed Erickson Some of the most prevalent workplace hazards aren’t seen—they’re heard. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to damaging noise levels at work, and according to the […]

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Can employers correct accident and injury reports to OSHA and avoid an inspection?

Posted on June 3, 2019May 29, 2019 by csuo

03
Jun

On the front lines with Fisher Phillips: by Travis Vance and Pamela Williams What happens if an accident occurs at work, but the safety director or person charged with notifying OSHA of reportable injuries and accidents receives incorrect information about the event? For instance, consider a situation where safety personnel or management receives information that […]

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Marijuana-impaired drivers

Posted on June 3, 2019May 28, 2019 by csuo

03
Jun

Trucking research group recommends ways to stem increasing threat to commercial drivers A new study urges state and federal governments to take stronger actions to improve the ability of law enforcement to seek to identify and deter the growing danger of marijuana-impaired driving. A study of our current state of knowledge about the topic was recently […]

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Protecting young and temporary workers on jobsites

Posted on May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 by csuo

28
May

OSHA has a dedicated page on their website outlining safety practices for young workers and/or temporary employees. While these practices are generally in line with most corporate safety programs, the goal is of course to train all workers in the recognition of hazards on jobsites. Since young workers are typically inexperienced in the industry, and […]

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