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Archive for April 2012
Suggestions for cleaning eyewash stations (gravity fed) and eyewash showers
Originally, we posed the following question across several social media channels to get ideas (Facebook, various Linked In professional groups, Twitter), “Any good suggestions on how to clean eyewash stations (gravity fed) and eye wash showers organically?“ We have collected a few responses so far so we’re passing them along as we receive them. Information … Continue reading
Handwashing and Respiratory Illness
Handwashing and respiratory illness among young adults in military training Ryan MA, Christian RS, Wohlrabe J. (Authors) – Abstract Source NCBI link (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11457626 ) Naval Health Research Center, San Diego, California 92186-5122, USA. ryan@nhrc.navy.mil OBJECTIVES: In response to increasing concerns about respiratory illness in military recruits, a simple handwashing program was developed and evaluated at … Continue reading
ANSI Z359.1-2007 Safety Requirements Summary
ANSI Z359.1-2007 Safety Requirements Summary for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components This summary includes a few key changes and additions: 1. The definition section(s) of the original Standard were removed. All terminology and definitions are now covered in sub-section ANSI Z359.0 2. The gate hook strength has significantly changed. See Section 3.2.1.4 3. … Continue reading
USDA – Cleanliness Helps Prevent Foodborne Illness
Information is an excerpt from USDA article, “Cleanliness Helps Prevent Foodborne Illness” Spring has long been the time of year for annual cleaning projects around our homes. However, when it comes to safe food handling, everything that comes in contact with food must be kept clean all year long. Food that is mishandled can lead … Continue reading
OSHA News Release
- OSHA announces intent to extend compliance date for crane operator certification requirements May 21, 2013
- OSHA offers training to federal agencies on worker safety and health May 20, 2013
- Lack of personal protective equipment among 33 violations cited by US Labor Department's OSHA at A & B Foundry &; Machining in Franklin, Ohio May 20, 2013
- US Labor Department's OSHA orders Enercon Services to pay $261,152.69 in damages after firing engineer who reported unsafe work practices May 19, 2013
- Monro Muffler Brake Inc. cited by US Labor Department's OSHA for alleged willful, repeat and serious workplace safety violations in Portsmouth, NH May 19, 2013
