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OSHA publishes Ebola PPE ‘matrix’

Washington – A new OSHA fact sheet provides guidance on selecting personal protective equipment for workers who may be exposed to Ebola.

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Indiana DOL offers tips on avoiding carbon monoxide exposure

Indianapolis – The Indiana Department of Labor is reminding employers to protect workers from cold weather risks, including carbon monoxide poisoning.

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OSHA to host Twitter chat on reporting requirements

Washington – OSHA is inviting employers to take part in a Twitter chat to discuss the agency’s new reporting and recordkeeping requirements for 2015.

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Preventing the spread of sickness

We all work in a close work environment. When one person becomes ill, we all seem to get sick. Are there any safeguards we can put in place to minimize the spread of viruses and infections among co-workers?

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Hearing protection

What are Personal Attenuation Ratings and can they be used in lieu of annual audiograms?

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Latest OSHA agenda hints at update to hazcom standard

Washington – OSHA is considering another update to its Hazard Communication Standard, according to the Department of Labor’s latest semiannual regulatory agenda, released Nov. 21.

More data, more problems?

As OSHA prepares to issue a final rule that would significantly increase the amount of injury data it collects from employers – and release it to the public – stakeholder concerns continue. Among them: How OSHA will ensure the privacy of injured workers, and could the data unintentionally cast some employers in a bad light? (Part two of a two-part article.)

Workplace Solutions

OSHA, FCC workshop focuses on keeping communications tower workers safe

The telecommunications industry must ensure the clear communication of worker safety, just as it strives to provide clear wireless communication to the public.

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Nurses union calls on OSHA to follow Cal/OSHA Ebola standards

Sacramento, CA – National Nurses United is urging OSHA and state governments to help protect nurses and other health care workers from Ebola by adopting safety standards issued by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health.

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Toxic chemicals put salon workers at risk: report

Missoula, MT – Salon workers are frequently exposed to products that contain harmful chemicals linked to conditions such as cancer, reproductive issues and asthma, concludes a new report from environmental health advocacy group Women’s Voices for the Earth.

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