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What 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
Read moreIn support of the Obama Administration’s Open Government Directive launched Dec. 9, OSHA is systematically publishing employer-specific information about occupational fatalities on its Web site. Employers and workers can use this information to help assure worker safety and health in their own workplaces by taking steps to identify dangerous conditions and prevent future accidents.
Read moreThe regulations outlined in the U.S. Department of Labor’s Semiannual Regulatory Agenda published Dec. 7 are meant to improve the lives of workers throughout their working careers, including ensuring a safe and secure workplace. OSHA’s regulatory priorities include addressing topics such as airborne infectious diseases, cranes and derricks and combustible dust. Read the Regulatory Agenda
Read moreSafety and health related articles below are intended to inform, educate and assist members on important issues that affect them, their families and our union as well as all workers. Past Articles are available at: 2012 Archive | 2011 Archive | 2010 Archive
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