Asbestos Hazard Awareness
Key Takeaways: - Knowing what asbestos is - Remembering examples [...]
Asbestos – The Hazards and Health Effects
Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Asbestos refers to six naturally [...]
Worker’s Death Results in Company Being Cited for Willful Violation
A New York building developer was inspected in response to [...]
Printing Plant Cited for 24 Alleged Safety and Health Violations GalleryPrinting Plant Cited for 24 Alleged Safety and Health Violations
Article, Asbestos, Bloodborne Pathogens, Combustible Dust, English, Facilities/Maintenance, Health and Wellness, Industry, Laboratory, Language, Lockout/Tagout, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Topic, Type
Printing Plant Cited for 24 Alleged Safety and Health Violations
Plant issued $62,350 in proposed penalties. OSHA alleges that its [...]
New Hampshire Manufacturer Cited for 66 Alleged Violations GalleryNew Hampshire Manufacturer Cited for 66 Alleged Violations
Article, Asbestos, Compressed Gas/Air, English, Fall Protection, Forklifts, Industry, Language, Machinery/Equipment, Manufacturing, Noise, PPE, PPE - Hearing, Slips, Trips and Falls, Topic, Type
New Hampshire Manufacturer Cited for 66 Alleged Violations
Proposed penalties of $134,900 have been issued to a company [...]
Failing to Give Asbestos Training to 11 Workers is One Violation, Not 11? GalleryFailing to Give Asbestos Training to 11 Workers is One Violation, Not 11?
Article, Asbestos, Construction, English, Health and Safety Management, Healthcare, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, PPE, PPE - Respiratory, Retail, Topic, Training, Type
Failing to Give Asbestos Training to 11 Workers is One Violation, Not 11?
A Texas owner planned to develop the site of a [...]
Contractor Issued $484,000 in Proposed Fines For 11 Alleged Willful Violations GalleryContractor Issued $484,000 in Proposed Fines For 11 Alleged Willful Violations
Article, Asbestos, Contractor Safety, English, General Industry, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, New/Young Worker Safety, PPE, PPE - Respiratory, Topic, Type
Contractor Issued $484,000 in Proposed Fines For 11 Alleged Willful Violations
The citations allege the company’s failure to train and protect [...]
Contractor Liable for Asbestos Violations?
An asbestos removal contractor was hired to remove wall panels [...]
Developer Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Health and Safety Violations Facing $48,100 in Proposed Fines GalleryDeveloper Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Health and Safety Violations Facing $48,100 in Proposed Fines
Article, Asbestos, Chemical Safety, Construction, Electrical, English, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Prevention, Health and Safety Management, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Lockout/Tagout, PPE, Topic, Type
Developer Cited for Alleged Willful, Serious Health and Safety Violations Facing $48,100 in Proposed Fines
A New York building developer was inspected in response to [...]
Just Plumb Dangerous
Plumbers are treated most often for eye injuries, but the job has many other dangers, including: explosive solvent vapors from glues, joint compounds and primers biohazards from human waste corrosive chemicals asbestos used for insulation
Maintenance and Safety Go Hand in Hand
Maintenance workers need to know about a broader range of safety issues than probably anyone else in the workplace.
Companies Jointly Cited for Alleged Asbestos Violations Issued $112,000 in Total Proposed Penalties GalleryCompanies Jointly Cited for Alleged Asbestos Violations Issued $112,000 in Total Proposed Penalties
Article, Asbestos, English, General Industry, Health and Safety Management, Healthcare, Industry, JSA/Audits/Inspections, Language, Topic, Type
Companies Jointly Cited for Alleged Asbestos Violations Issued $112,000 in Total Proposed Penalties
Willful citations were issued to Louisiana Health Care Consultants LLC, [...]
Sheet Metal Work Led to Asbestos Exposure
At the age of 51 a sheet metal worker died of lung cancer. His case was typical of asbestos exposure. He had been exposed during his working career when removing and installing duct work in
Asbestos Exposure Kills Mechanic
At the age of 52, a mechanic died of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. He had worked with automotive brake and clutch parts containing asbestos. The workers' compensation authority
Face The Facts
Some 2.2 million people worldwide die of work-related accidents and occupational diseases each year.
Know the Risks of Asbestos Exposure
Safety Talk What’s at Stake? Although asbestos has been banned [...]
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