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• April 30 - OSHA is cosponsoring a conference with the City and County of Denver, on Reducing Fall Hazards in the Construction Industry, May 11 - 12 in Denver, CO. [more...]
• April 30 - [Region 1] - OSHA launches education and enforcement program to reduce fatal falls at New England worksites.
• April 30 - [Region 2] - OSHA cites New Jersey Construction Company for safety violations related to fall protection; proposes fines of $424,000.
• April 30 - [Region 1] - OSHA Cites Hooksett, New Hampshire, contractor for alleged willful and serious safety violations at Concord, N.H., excavation site.
• April 30 - [Region 2] - Top OSHA official to Join New York labor leaders in hearing on worker ergonomics measure.
• April 30 - [National News Release] - Labor Department offers bosses gift ideas for Secretary's Day.
• April 30 - [Trade News Release] - OSHA announces new plan for targeting inspections of high-hazard workplaces.
• April 29 - [Trade News Release] - OSHA Head Encourages Business Group to Work With OSHA to Reduce Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
• April 29 - URGENT UPDATE: OSHA has cancelled all of the meetings and scheduled activities (May 4th through May 7th) for the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) [See: Federal Register 64:18939]
• April 29 - [April 29, 1999 Speech by Charles N. Jeffress] - Presented To: National Coalition on Ergonomics.
• April 28 Federal Register: 64:22552-22553 - Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training; Correction to Final Rule.
• April 28 Federal Register: 64:22652 - Strategic Partnership for Worker Safety and Health.
• April 28 Region 9 - Guam construction contractors cited following worker death.
• April 28 Region 2 - Guilderland Center, New York Feed Mill cited by OSHA for alleged repeat safety violations after worker's arm is amputated; $39,250 in penalties proposed.
• April 28 Region 9 - Labor Department offers bosses gift ideas for Secretary's Day.
• April 28 Region 9 - Labor Secretary says safe work station best gift for Secretary's Day (April 21).
• April 28 Region 6 - OSHA proposes $207,750 penalty against three oil and gas companies servicing a well near Bryceland, LA.
• April 26 National News Release - OSHA Identifies 12,500 Workplaces With Highest Injury and Illness Rates; Urges Action to Lower Them. Also see FOIA Response.
• April 23 Federal Register: 64:19806-19807 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of OMB Approvals.
• April 21 Trade News Release s- OSHA cites New Jersey Construction Company for safety violations related to fall protection; proposes fines of $424,000.
• April 20 Directive Number: CPL 2-0.122 - Enforcement Guidance for the U.S. Postal Service.
• April 20 Federal Register: 64:18939-18940 - Factory Mutual Research Corporation, Application for Expansion of Recognition.
• April 20 Federal Register: 64:18939 - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health; Notice of Open Meeting.
• April 20 Federal Register: 64:18938-18939 - Permit-Required Confined Spaces 29 CFR 1910.146); Information Collection Requirements.
• April 20 Federal Register: 64:18809-18810 - Office of Management and Budget Control Numbers Under the Paperwork Reduction Act for Miscellaneous Construction Industry Rules.
• April 20 Federal Register: 64:7686-17688 - Oregon State Standards; Notice of Approval.
• April 19 Region 6 - OSHA Cites Trinity Industries in Beaumont, Texas, for job safety and health violations; proposed fines of $46,000.
• April 19 Region 6 - OSHA cites Hahn & Clay of Houston, Texas, for job safety and health violations; proposed fines of $81,450.
• April 19 Region 6 - OSHA cites Olshan Demolishing Co., in New Braunfels for job safety violations; proposed fines of $101,000.
• April 19 Region 2 - Freeport, New York metal products plant cited by OSHA for alleged willful safety and health violations following amputation of worker's fingers; $125,200 in penalties proposed.
• April 16 Region 3 - Trainer, PA Company cited by OSHA after three chemical fires/releases during three-month period; $17,325 in penalties proposed.
• April 14 Federal Register: 64:17435 - Notice of a Public Meeting Regarding Government Activities on International Harmonization of Chemical Classification and Labeling Systems.
• April 14 Federal Register: 64:7686-17688 - Oregon State Standards; Notice of Approval.
• April 14 Region 2 - Ship Repair Company cited by OSHA for alleged safety and health violations in fatal barge explosion at Brooklyn Navy Yard; $124,000 in penalties proposed.
• April 14 Assistant Sectretary's Statements - Statement of Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman on Today's Court of Appeals Decision Regarding OSHA's Cooperative Compliance Program.
• April 13 National News Release - OSHA names special liaison to assist victims and families.
• April 13 Federal Agency Injury and Illiness Statistics for FY 1998
• April 12 Region 2 News Release - Marcal Paper Company in Elmwood Park, New Jersey cited by OSHA For alleged safety and health violations: $129,500 in penalties proposed.
• April 9 Trade News Release - NACOSH to continue examining OSHA's regulatory processes.
• April 9 Region 6 News Release - OSHA proposes $62,750 in penalties against Dallas Tortilla Manufacturer.
• April 9 Region 6 News Release - OSHA proposes $69,300 penalty against Derr Construction Co. of Euless, Texas.
• April 9 Federal Register: 64:17421-17422 - National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health; Notice of Meeting.
• April 9 Region 6 News Release - OSHA proposes $112,000 penalty against Allen Canning Company of Van Buren, Arkansas.
• April 7 Region 5 News Release - OSHA launches pilot program to protect workers Who report safety concerns
• April 7 Trade News Release - OSHA Wants employers to pay for most personal protective equipment used by workers.
• April 7 New Training Grants Information. OSHA offers funds to nonprofit organizations to train workers and employers to recognize, avoid, and prevent safety and health hazards in their workplaces. [How to Apply...]
  Also See: Federal Register: 64:16761-16763 - Susan Harwood Training Grant Program
• April 7 National News Release - OSHA cites avondale industries in Louisiana for numerous job safety and health violations; proposes fines of $537,000.
• April 7 Updated Publication -- An addendum has been added to OSHA Publication 2254 - Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines [PDF].
• April 6 Trade News Release - OSHA offers nearly $2 million in workplace safety and health training and education grants.
• April 5 Region 6 News Release - OSHA proposes $517,000 in penalties against three contractors at a texas apartment construction site.
• April 1 Region 1 News Release - OSHA cites new bedford, massachusetts, contractor for alleged serious safety violations following electrocution at Falmouth, Mass., jobsite; proposes $25,000 in fines.

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