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Congressional budget bill funds Harwood grants, Chemical Safety Board

Washington — OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training Grant Program will stay in place for another fiscal year after President Donald Trump signed the FY 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act on Dec. 27.

White paper: The Ins and Outs of HazCom Training

This white paper provides guidance on the required elements of an effective hazard communication training program to help ensure you're in compliance with regulations.

Short line railroad safety group launches free hazmat training

Washington — The Short Line Safety Institute has published a series of free videos designed to provide railroad workers with an overview of key elements of hazardous materials safety regulations.

Row house fires: New safety resources for firefighters

Washington — A new poster and fact sheet from NIOSH are designed to help educate firefighters about the unique nature of row house fires and how to stay safe when fighting these blazes.
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Washington L&I launches Spanish version of teen worker safety app

Tumwater, WA — The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has released a Spanish language version of its SafeMe Essentials app for young workers.

OSHA issues COVID-19 prevention guidelines for cleaning staff

Washington — A new guidance document from OSHA is intended to help cleaning staff reduce their risk of contracting COVID-19.

Chemical Safety Board eyes ‘a lot of progress’ in FY 2021

Washington — Citing the recent hiring of chemical incident investigators and the ongoing publication of safety documents, Chemical Safety Board Chair and CEO Katherine Lemos is confident the agency “remains well on our way to really make a lot of progress” in fiscal year 2021.

DOL final rule aimed at improving debt collection efforts

Washington — The Department of Labor has published a final rule intended to help its agencies, including OSHA, improve their collection efforts for citation penalties and other debts.
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Annual ‘Roadcheck’ results: 21% of commercial vehicles placed out of service

Greenbelt, MD — From Sept. 9 to 11, inspectors across North America checked braking systems, lights, tires and other commercial motor vehicle equipment during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 33rd annual International Roadcheck.

Protective Industrial Products

Protective Industrial Products Inc., a Latham, NY-based manufacturer of personal protective equipment and industrial safety products, has been acquired by Odyssey Investment Partners.

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