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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold three informal public hearings to accept comments and testimony on the proposed rule to align the agency’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The first hearing will begin March 2 at 9:30 a.m. in the
Read moreAn article by National Employment/Labour Group.On December 15, 2009, Bill 168, An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act with respect to violence and harassment in the workplace and other matters received Royal Assent. As a result, Ontario employers have until June 15, 2010 to ensure that their workplace complies with the new law.The new
Read moreWhen the temperature drops, staying safe and warm and performing everyday activities can be challenging and dangerous. Young children, older adults, and the chronically ill are most at risk of having cold-related health problems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges people affected by the ongoing cold weather to take steps to protect themselves,
Read moreWhat is a Respirator? You may have been told by your employer that you need to wear a respirator to perform some of your workplace tasks. In fact, approximately 5% of all U.S. workers in about 20% of all work establishments wear respirators at least some of the time while performing their job functions. These
Read moreEnsuring the safety and health of emergency medical services responders assisting patients at hazardous substance release sites is the focus of a new OSHA publication. “Best Practices for Protecting EMS Responders during Treatment and Transport of Victims of Hazardous Substance Releases” is a companion document to OSHA’s “Best Practices for Hospital-Based First Receivers.” It can
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