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The purpose of this memorandum is to establish a temporary enforcement policy for: 29 CFR 1910.137(b) and 1910.269; and 29 CFR 1926.97(b) and Subpart V. On April 11, 2014, OSHA promulgated a final rule revising the general industry and construction standards for work on electric power generation, transmission and distribution installations and for electrical protective equipment. The new standards...
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Class II standpipe hose systems are found in a variety of properties/facilities where occupants may be expected or may be able to provide suppression operations early in a fire. Unfortunately, this equipment often is subject to tampering by curious individuals or vandals, which then may affect its functionality. In the illustration, the 1 1/2-inch (38-millimeter) hose is stored on a pin rack...
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2014 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
24
(2013 = 32)
(2012 = 68)
Forklift/Manlift
28
(2013=62)
(2012 = 52)
Mining*
388
2013=87*)
(2012 = 92*)
*no longer includes China
Explosions
62
(2013=194)
(2012 = 241)
Cranes
14
(2013=51)
(2012 = 52)
Falls
56
(2013=106)
(2012 = 99)
Work Zone
12
(2013=42)
(2012 = 62)
Trenching
8
(2013=25)
(2012 = 44)
LOTO/Guards
22
(2013=31)
(2012...
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The following are key safety measures the EPA will use in its inspection of facilities storing/processing Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3). These are measures that EPA has determined should be in place, regardless of a facility’s age or size. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential safety measures, but rather a subset of easily verifiable items that can help facilities prevent ammonia...
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DO NOT TRY this at home (or work for that matter) – but this video shows the power of the SCBA cylinder we wear on our backs! We could also turn this into a “You might be a redneck” video! Can you count the number of UNSAFE acts leading up to the launch?
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EPAannounced a settlement with a synthetic natural gas manufacturer for a total penalty of $155,000 for risk management plan and chemical release reporting violations at its facility. In January 2012 EPA conducted an inspection of the facility, which included an audit of records going back five years. EPA’s inspection found several violations of the risk management plan regulations. The...
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The American Petroleum Institute (API) issued three new first edition standards to enhance refinery safety and inspection programs as part of its core commitments to improving workplace safety and protecting the environment.
RP 583, Corrosion Under Insulation and Fireproofing: This standard will assist with industry inspection, and allow maintenance personnel to fully understand the complexity of corrosion...
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SAFER Systems has announced the debut of SAFER Mobile ResponseTM. SAFER Mobile is a smartphone and tablet supported application that integrates the trusted 2012 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2012) with the power of Google Maps™, Google Traffic™, and live weather updates and forecasting. The app puts crucial data at the fingertips of first responders and emergency services personnel when...
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Issued: May 20, 2014Content last reviewed: May 2014
Disclaimer:This resource has been prepared to help the workplace parties understand some of their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and regulations. It is not legal advice. It is not intended to replace the OHSA or the regulations.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE SEE FULL DISCLAIMER
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2014 Fatality Tracker
Electrical
23
(2013 = 32)
(2012 = 68)
Forklift/Manlift
24
(2013=62)
(2012 = 52)
Mining*
387
2013=87*)
(2012 = 92*)
*no longer includes China
Explosions
59
(2013=194)
(2012 = 241)
Cranes
12
(2013=51)
(2012 = 52)
Falls
54
(2013=106)
(2012 = 99)
Work...
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This recall involves two models of Hitachi Koki 3 ¼ inch strip pneumatic nailers with depth adjustment. Affected model numbers are NR83A2(Y) and NR83A3 and the numbers are located on a label attached to the side of the nailers and on the outside of the box containing the product.
The following models and serial numbers are included in this recall:
Model Number
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