US Department of Labor’s OSHA cites Austin, Texas-based recycling company following combustible dust explosion, 2 workers injured. AUSTIN, Texas – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Electronic Recycling and Trading Co. with 14 serious violations after two workers were injured from a combustible dust explosion at the company’s work site in
Read MoreOSHA is proposing a rule to protect employees from the hazards resulting from exposure to confined spaces in the construction industry. Since OSHA began workers in the construction industry have been relying on OSHA’s general industry confined space standard 1910.146. A new confined space regulation is definitely coming soon. Confined Spaces in Construction – Proposed
Read MorePush Here to Help! If an adult suddenly collapses, is unresponsive and not breathing, by performing immediate continuous chest compressions, you can double or even triple a victim’s chance of survival. Studies continue to show that compression only CPR is as effective for rescuing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victims as conventional CPR that includes compressions
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Read MoreWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will extend for six months its temporary enforcement measures in residential construction. The temporary enforcement measures, extended through September 15, 2012, include priority free on-site compliance assistance, penalty reductions, extended abatement dates, measures to assure consistency, and increased outreach. Fatalities from falls
Read MoreOSHA Safety Training in the San Antonio, Texas area just got better! As an employer your challenge is to train your employees on how to be safe in the workplace, or jobsite. Training your workers on how to recognize hazards and how to prevent dangerous situations that can cost lives, limbs, OSHA fines and money
Read MoreSAN ANTONIO – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Cardell Cabinetry Inc. LLC for seven serious and four other-than-serious safety and health violations at its San Antonio facility. Proposed penalties total $45,000. OSHA’s San Antonio Area Office initiated a safety and health inspection Aug. 16 in response to a
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