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MSHA: Mining fatalities, injuries in 2012 hit record low

Arlington, VA – Mining fatality and injury rates hit a record low in 2012, according to final data released July 10 by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

New Texas law makes assault against emergency department personnel a felony

Austin, TX – Beginning Sept. 1, assaulting emergency department personnel in Texas will be a felony offense under legislation signed into law June 14 by Gov. Rick Perry (R).

After the storm

Personal protective equipment may be the best – or only – way to help protect cleanup workers against floodwater-related hazards.

OSHA, Canada agree to align hazcom standards

Washington – OSHA and the Healthy Environments and Consumer Safety Branch of the Canadian Department of Health have signed an agreement to collaboratively implement the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals in their respective jurisdictions.

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OSHA calling attention to grain industry hazards

Washington – In the midst of the crop growing season, OSHA is working with several partners to raise awareness of grain industry hazards.

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What can employers do to encourage safe behavior among immigrant workers?

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