S+H Staff

Fall protection and scaffolding always seem to top the list of most-cited OSHA violations. What should I keep in mind when it comes to scaffolding, especially for small but hectic jobsites?

Washington – Assistant OSHA administrator Richard Fairfax will be retiring in May after more than 30 years with the agency, an OSHA spokesperson confirmed.

Washington – Providers of Safety Data Sheets and chemical labeling may include additional information on a contained substance if it presents a combustible dust hazard, OSHA said in an interpretation on the recently revised Hazard Communication Standard.

Arlington, VA – The mining industry experienced record-low rates for worker fatalities and injuries in 2012, according to preliminary data released April 8 by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Washington – The Drug Enforcement Agency will be hosting National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 27.

Rosemont, IL – Children have the highest risk of suffering a fracture from snowboarding or playing soccer, and the wrist is most commonly injured body part, according to a new study from Akershus University Hospital in Norway.

University Park, PA – Smoking a cigarette first thing in the morning is associated with a higher chance of developing lung and oral cancer, according to a study from the University of Pennsylvania.

Ann Arbor, MI – Despite widespread knowledge of the risks that lead to sharps injuries, surgeons often lack knowledge of the latest practices and technology to help prevent them, concludes a new article from the University of Michigan Health System.

Washington – The Department of the Interior on April 4 issued a final rule expanding safety requirements for the offshore drilling industry.

Ann Arbor, MI – Workers are more likely to lose weight with an incentive program that is based on group performance, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Health System.