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OSHA Roundup for Nov. 10, 2014

OSHA cited a circus for a hair-hanging stunt gone awry, and a State Plan state prepares for its fall protection standard to be rejected. Read about these stories and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Safety under a GOP House and Senate

In Tuesday’s midterm election, Republicans regained control of the Senate while increasing their majority in the House. What does this mean for occupational safety?

OSHA Roundup for Nov. 3, 2014

OSHA educates its inspectors on enforcing the agency’s cranes standard, and Utah launches a new emphasis program. Learn more about these stories and other news in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

The cost of standing desks

Desk jobs can be real killers, and standing desks are becoming more and more popular. But would you pay $4,000 for one?
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Sidestepping PELs

OSHA has a problem with outdated permissible exposure limits. But what’s the solution?

OSHA Roundup for Oct. 27, 2014

OSHA lays out its chemical hazard plans and stakeholders debate a potential injury prevention standard during a recent American Industrial Hygiene Association conference. Read about these stories and more in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Safety Leadership: Avoid the false dichotomy of systems vs. culture

What is the truth about systems and culture, and how should leaders approach this question?

State Spotlight: OSHA Region 10

Safety+Health takes a region-by-region look at injury statistics, this month with OSHA Region 10. Read a listing of the region's emphasis programs and fatality and injury counts by state.

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Editor’s Note: Is it fair?

The Safety+Health editorial staff is fortunate to work only steps away from the National Safety Council Library and its helpful staff. In addition to a large collection of current materials, the library houses much of the council’s history, and the librarians occasionally share with me NSC documents they believe I’ll find interesting or entertaining.

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