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- January 26 - [Region 2 News Release] - 01/25/2001 - BRONX, NEW YORK, RECYCLING COMPANY CITED BY OSHA FOR ALLEGED SAFETY AND HEALTH VIOLATIONS; $94,880 IN PENALTIES PROPOSED.
- January 26 - [New OSHA eCAT - Beverage Delivery] - This eCAT describes ergonomic hazards and possible solutions for workers in the Beverage Delivery Industry. A beverage delivery person performs the following ergonomic tasks.
- January 25 - [New OSHA eCAT - Computer Workstations] - This eCAT contains examples of problems computer workstation users may encounter, and suggested solutions for addressing those problems.
- January 24 - [New OSHA eCAT - Scaffolding] - This eCAT provides illustrated safety checklists for specific types of scaffolds. Only the Fabricated Frame section of the Supported Scaffolds module is available at this time, with other types to be developed later.
- January 24 - [Region 4 News Release] - 01/22/2001 - OSHA FINES FLORIDA SUB-CONTRACTOR NEARLY $230,000 FOR SCAFFOLD SAFETY VIOLATIONS.
- January 24 - [Region 2 News Release] - 01/17/2001 - OSHA TO HOLD SAFETY WORKSHOPS FOR EMPLOYERS AND WORKERS ON BRIDGE RENOVATION PROJECTS; ACCENT IS ON FALLS, EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND SILICA.
- January 22 - [New OSHA eCAT - Sewing] - Workers involved in sewing activities, such as manufacturing garments, shoes, and airplane or car upholstery, may be at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This eCAT provides example ergonomics solutions.
- January 22 - [New OSHA Technical Links Page - 1,3 Butadiene] - 1,3-Butadiene ranks 36th in the top 50 most produced chemicals in the United States, with three billion pounds produced per year. This page contains safety information, and links to OSHA standards and other pertinent sites.
- January 22 - [New OSHA Technical Links Page - Computer Workstation] - This page briefly examines the hazards and interventions employers can use to prevent or reduce the harmful effects of working with video display terminals (update of page formerly entitled "Video Display Terminals").
- January 19 - [Trade News Release] - OSHA CITES TEXAS PIPE MANUFACTURER FOR RECORDKEEPING VIOLATIONS; PROPOSES PENALTIES OF MORE THAN $500,000.
- January 19 - [Trade News Release] - OSHA AND AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE AGREE TO EXPAND INTERNATIONAL ROLES.
- January 19 - [OSHA Statement] - Statement by Asst. Secretary Charles Jeffress - Subject: ON SECOND NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES ERGONOMICS REPORT.
- January 18 - [National News Release] - OSHA REVISES RECORDKEEPING REGULATIONS.
- January 18 - [National News Release] - OSHA AFFIRMS NEED FOR SAFER DEVICES TO PREVENT NEEDLESTICKS, CALLS FOR EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT IN SELECTION.
- January 18 - [Region 4 News Release] - OSHA FINES SHIPTECH AMERICA $31,000 FOLLOWING FATAL ACCIDENT AT NORTH CHARLESTON SHIPYARD.
- January 18 - [National News Release] - OSHA ISSUES NEW STEEL ERECTION STANDARD.
- January 16 - [Region 1 News Release] - OSHA CITES BIDDEFORD, MAINE, EMPLOYER FOR ALLEGED WORKPLACE SAFETY VIOLATIONS; PROPOSES $108,000 IN PENALTIES AGAINST INTERSTATE BRANDS CORP.
- January 16 - [Region 4 News Release] - HARRISON NAMED SAVANNAH AREA DIRECTOR FOR U.S. LABOR DEPARTMENT'S OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION.
- January 16 - [Statement by Asst. Secretary Charles Jeffress ] - Subject: EFFECTIVE DATE OF OSHA ERGONOMICS STANDARD.
- January 12 - [New OSHA eCAT - Safety & Health] - Does a safety and health program really make a difference? There are four crucial questions you should be asking. The detailed answers are found in the four modules of this eCAT*.
- January 11 - [Federal Register - 66:2265-2273 ] - Notice of Initial Approval Determination; New Jersey Public Employee Only State Plan.
- January 11 - [New OSHA eCAT - Grocery Warehousing] - This eCAT* describes example hazards and solutions related to Grocery Warehousing. An emphasis is placed on Traditional Order Picking, which accounts for a large number of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
- January 11 - [New OSHA eCAT - Construction] - This eCAT* will help you identify and control the hazards that commonly cause the most serious construction injuries.
- January 10 - [Video Loan Program] Video loan orders may now be processed through an online order form.
- January 10 - [Trade News Release] - NEW JERSEY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PLAN RECEIVES APPROVAL.
- January 10 - [Trade News Release] - 01/09/2001 - NATIONAL HONORS FOR OSHA'S "IT'S THE LAW" WORKPLACE POSTER.
- January 10 - [Region 1 News Release] - 01/09/2001 - OSHA PROPOSES $133,000 IN FINES AGAINST BANGOR & AROOSTOOK RAILROAD FOR 48 REPEAT, SERIOUS AND OTHER SAFETY VIOLATIONS AT ITS DERBY, MAINE, MAINTENANCE FACILITY.
- January 9 - [Trade News Release] - OSHA AND ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS FORM PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION.
- January 9 - [Region 4 News Release] - OSHA FINES FLORIDA UTILITY CONTRACTOR $77,000 FOLLOWING DOUBLE FATALITY AT SANFORD JOB SITE.
- January 9 - [Region 2 News Release] - CONTRACTORS CITED BY OSHA FOR ALLEGED SAFETY AND HEALTH VIOLATIONS ON BRICK REPOINTING PROJECT AT SUNY BUFFALO IN AMHERST; WORKERS WERE EXPOSED TO SILICA AND OTHER HAZARDS–PROPOSED PENALTIES TOTAL $176,620.
- January 9 - [Region 2 News Release] - 01/08/2001 - RUTGERS RECEIVES OSHA GRANT FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAM.
- January 9 - [Federal Register - 66:811-812] - 01/04/2001 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request.
- January 9 - [Trade News Release] - OSHA ANNOUNCES FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING.
- January 9 - [Region 5 News Release] - 01/08/2001 - OSHA AWARDS $299,625 TO FOREST INDUSTRY SAFETY AND TRAINING ALLIANCE, INC. (FISTA), RHINELANDER, WISC., FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAMS.
- January 9 - [Region 5 News Release] - 01/08/2001 - OSHA AWARDS $274,955 TO THE CONSTRUCTION SAFETY COUNCIL IN HILLSIDE, ILL., FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAMS.
- January 9 - [Region 2 News Release] - 01/08/2001 - NEW YORK CITY-BASED STORE-WORKERS UNION RECEIVES OSHA GRANT FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAM.
- January 9 - [Region 2 News Release] - 01/08/2001 - RUTGERS RECEIVES OSHA GRANT FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAM.
- January 9 - [Region 7 News Release] - 01/08/2001 - OSHA AWARDS MORE THAN $667,000 IN GRANTS FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAMS IN IOWA AND MISSOURI.
- January 9 - [Region 9 News Release] - 01/08/2001 - OSHA $210,000 TRAINING GRANT TO STATE LABOR FEDERATION.
- January 9 - [Region 1 News Release] - 01/08/2001 - Over $53,000 in Penalties Proposed against Premier Corrugated Box, Inc. OSHA CITES FITCHBURG, MASS., MANUFACTURER FOR ALLEGED WILLFUL & SERIOUS SAFETY VIOLATIONS.
- January 8 - [National News Release] - OSHA AWARDS MORE THAN $4.8 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAMS.
- January 8 - [Region 1 News Release] - OSHA AWARDS MORE THAN $4.8 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAMS; TWO MASSACHUSETTS GRANTEES WILL SHARE $685,000.
- January 8 - [Region 6 News Release] - 01/05/2001 - OSHA ISSUES $174,000 PENALTY AGAINST VAN LEER CONTAINERS, INC.,
LA PORTE, TEXAS; COMPANY AGREES TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND PAY PENALTY
- January 8 - [Trade News Release] - 01/05/2001 - OSHA INTRODUCES ‘PLAIN LANGUAGE' WORKPLACE POSTER IN SPANISH
EN ESPAÑOL...OSHA PRESENTA EL AFICHE EN ESPAÑOL Y EN "LENGUAJE CLARO" PARA EL LUGAR DE TRABAJO
- January 4 - [Region 6 News Release] - OSHA CITES SOUTHWESTERN WIRE INC., IN NORMAN, OKLA., FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES PROPOSED AT $138,150
- January 4 - [Region 2 News Release] - BRONX, NEW YORK, PARTY SUPPLY STORE CITED BY OSHA FOR ALLEGED WILLFUL SAFETY VIOLATIONS; $111,150 IN PENALTIES PROPOSED
- January 2 - [Region 5 News Release] - OSHA ISSUES CITATIONS TO HARLAN ELECTRIC COMPANY, DETROIT, FOR ALLEGED WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH VIOLATIONS FOLLOWING DEATH OF CONSTRUCTION WORKER IN OHIO.
- January 2 - [OSHA Administrative Directive] - Directive Number: ADM 1-0.20 - 12/25/2000 - Internet Policies and Procedures.
- January 2 - [Region 4 News Release] - 12/29/2000 - OSHA CITES MOBILE, ALA., CONTRACTOR AND PROPOSES $45,750 PENALTY FOR SAFETY VIOLATIONS FOUND AT TRENCHING SITE.
- January 2 - [Region 1 News Release] - 12/27/2000 - OSHA CITES MIDDLETON, N.H., EMPLOYER FOR ALLEGED SAFETY & HEALTH VIOLATIONS FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION OF AMPUTATION ACCIDENT; OVER $100,000 IN PENALTIES PROPOSED.
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