What's New July 2003
- July 31 - Federal Register 68:44970-44971 - Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
- July 30 - Baggage Handling - Airline employees, including ticket agents and ramp agents, handle passenger baggage at several points throughout the baggage handling process. The body postures, repetitions, and forces required to lift, lower, push, pull, or carry passenger baggage can create potentially serious ergonomic hazards for the agents. This eTool describes many of the common hazards associated with the baggage handling process as well as providing possible solutions that are ranked according to their feasibility to the operations. See Ergonomics for general solutions.
- July 30 - Federal Register 68:44817-44818 - Standard on Ethylene Oxide (EtO) (29 CFR 1910.1047); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information-Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
- July 30 - Federal Register 68:44816-44817 - Standards on Electrical Protective Equipment (29 CFR 1910.137) and Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution (29 CFR 1910.269); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
- July 30 - Region 2 Release - Failure of Employer at Rochester, N.Y., Airport to Correct Safety & Health Hazards Leads to Additional $157,500 in OSHA Fines
- July 29 - Trade Release - OSHA Aligns with American Council of Independent Laboratories
- July 28 - Youth in Agriculture - Each year on farms in the United States, a number of youth less than 20 years of age are killed, injured, or permanently disabled. According to the National Safety Council, agriculture is the most hazardous industry in the nation. Potentially, more than 2 million youth are exposed to farm safety hazards each year. This eTool describes common hazards and potential safety solutions for youth workers and employers in agriculture.
- July 28 - Region 5 Release - 15th Annual Chicagoland Safety and Health Conference Scheduled for August 11-15 in Naperville, Ill.
- July 28 - Region 1 Release - Fatal Fall at Brandeis University Worksite Leads to $46,200 in OSHA Fines for Danvers, Mass., Contractor
- July 28 - Trade Release - National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association forms Alliance with OSHA
- July 28 - Trade Release - OSHA Signs Landmark Partnership Agreement with Johnson & Johnson
- July 25 - Federal Register 68:44104-44105 - Draft Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Guidelines for Poultry Processing
- July 25 - Federal Register 68:44181-44183 - Voluntary Protection Programs To Provide Safe and Healthful Working Conditions, Draft Revisions; Notice
- July 24 - Trade Release - OSHA Extends Comment Period on Draft Ergonomics Guidelines for Poultry Processing
- July 24 - Trade Release - OSHA PROPOSES REVISION TO VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAMS BENCHMARKS
- July 23 - Region 6 Release - Excavation Hazards Bring $99,500 in Fines to The Fishel Co. in Houston
- July 23 - Federal Register 68:43457-43461 - Partial Withdrawal of Approval of the Virgin Islands State Plan; Resumption of Exclusive Federal Enforcement Authority in the Private Sector; and Conversion and Approval of the Virgin Islands State Plan to a State Plan for Public Employees Only
- July 22 - Region 2 Release - Numerous Safety Hazards Result in $45,000 in OSHA Fines for Saugerties, N.Y., Candle Manufacturer
- July 22 - Region 5 Release - Failure to Protect Workers from Moving Machine Parts Results in Amputation, Significant OSHA Fine for Buffalo Grove Firm
- July 22 - Trade Release - VIRGIN ISLANDS BECOMES PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PLAN
- July 21 - Region 6 Release - Federal Agencies and Partners Launch Asian American Worker Protection Program in Houston July 31
- July 21 - Trade Release - OSHA Unveils Two New Web Pages - New Pages on Emergency Preparedness, Small Business Provide Useful Info
- July 21 - Region 1 Release - OSHA, Mass. AGC, and Building Trades Partner for Increased Safety and Health at Bay State Construction Sites
- July 17 - Federal Register 68:42429-42430 - Standard on 4,4'-Methylenedianiline Construction (29 CFR 1926.60); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
- July 17 - Region 2 Release - Safety Hazards Bring $40,500 in Fines to Batavia, New York, Laundry after Fatality
- July 16 - Region 1 Release - Lack of Cave-In Protection Results in $37,750 in OSHA Fines for Hooksett, N.H., Employer
- July 16 - Teen Worker Safety in Restaurants - New eTool - Restaurants and other eating and drinking businesses employ 11.6 million people in the United States. Nearly 30% of these employees are under 20 years of age. Many teens' first work experience is in the restaurant industry. OSHA is providing this eTool to help youth working in the restaurant industry to be safe and healthy on the job.
- July 15 - QuickTakes Volume 2, Issue 14 - A bi-weekly e-news memo with information, updates and results from OSHA about safety and health in America's workplaces...
- July 15 - Trade Release - OSHA forms Alliance with National Shipbuilding Research Program
- July 15 - Trade Release - American Shipbuilding Association Aligns with OSHA
- July 14 - Bloodborne Pathogens & Needlestick Prevention - New Revised Safety and Health Topics Page - Workers in many different occupations are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. First aid team members, janitors, and nurses are examples of workers who may be at risk of exposure. In 1991, OSHA issued the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard to protect workers from this risk. In 2001, in response to the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, OSHA revised the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 1910.1030. This new page includes commonly asked questions that provide useful safety and health information about bloodborne pathogens and needlestick prevention.
- July 11 - Ergonomics: Solutions for Electrical Contractors - New eTool - Between 1999 and 2002, more than 30 percent of all workers' compensation claims from the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) were related to ergonomics. This amounted to more than $10 million in claims in just four years. This eTool describes common hazards that electrical contractors may encounter and possible solutions for these hazards. The eTool was developed in cooperation with IEC as part of the OSHA-IEC Alliance.
- July 11 - Federal Register 68:41401-41403 - 4,4'-Methylenedianiline (MDA) General Industry Standard (29 CFR 1910.1050); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information-Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
- July 11 - Region 1 Release - OSHA, Construction Safety Roundtable, Join to Promote Safe and Healthy Working Conditions at Eastern Massachusetts Jobsites
- July 11 - Region 1 Release - Failure to Safeguard Workers against Lead Hazards Results in Nearly $50,000 in OSHA Fines to New Hampshire Foundry
- July 10 - Emergency Preparedness and Response - New Safety and Health Topics Page - This page provides links to Emergency Preparedness and Response materials for the workplace.
- July 10 - Electrical Safety - New Safety and Health Topics Page - Electricity is a source of power that many people take for granted. However, working with electricity can be dangerous. Engineers, electricians, and people who do wiring, work with electricity directly, including working on overhead lines, cable harnesses, and circuit assemblies. The following commonly asked questions link to resources that provide useful safety and health information about electrical hazards in the workplace.
- July 10 - Machine Guarding: Horizontal Injection Molding - New eTool Module - Injuries resulting from inadequate machine guarding are of concern due to their potential severity. Plastics processing machines are complex pieces of equipment that require guards to protect employees from nip points, numerous moving parts, and exposure to high voltage and high temperature. This section was developed in cooperation with the Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. as part of the OSHA-SPI alliance. The section discusses guidelines and safety measures for Horizontal Injection Molding.
- July 10 - Region 4 Release - OSHA Offers Employers Tools to Recognize and Eliminate Occupational Electrical Hazards
- July 10 - Region 3 Release - OSHA Partners With Healthcare Association of New Jersey To Protect New Jersey Long Term Care Workers
- July 10 - Region 2 Release - OSHA Cites Three Contractors for Asbestos and Fall Hazards at Buffalo, N.Y. High School Construction Project; $99,300 in Fines Proposed
- July 09 - Region 3 Release - Serious Workplace Safety and Health Hazards Prompt OSHA to Fine Philadelphia Produce Company More Than $183,000
- July 09 - Trade Release - OSHA OFFERS TIPS FOR WORKING IN HOT WEATHER
- July 08 - OSHA Fact Sheets - OSHA releases new fact sheet titled "Whistleblowers and Airlines" [PDF 83K]
- July 07 - Regoin 5 Release - OSHA Honors Local Women for Life Saving Efforts
- July 07 - Restaurant Safety for Teen Workers - New Safety and Health Topics Page - This page contains links to general information on the various hazards of the food service industry and techniques for protecting those involved. Compliance information related to these areas is also included.
- July 03 - Regoin 6 Release - Fatal Accident in Texas Brings OSHA Citations and Fine for Raceland, La. Welding Business R.B.T. Welders Fined $106,200
- July 03 - Regoin 2 Release - Fall Protection and Scaffolding Hazards at Long Island Work Sites Lead to $170,000 in Fines for Franklin Square, N.Y., Contractor
- July 03 - Region 7 Release - OSHA and Kansas City Power & Light Join Forces To Promote Improved Worker Safety
- July 03 - Region 8 Release - OSHA and North Dakota Energy Coalition Form Alliance Goal to Train and Educate Local Construction Companies
- July 03 - Region 6 Release - Texas Welding Company Agrees to Pay OSHA Fine for Failing to Implement Confined Space Standards Death of Two Workers at Kiewit Offshore Services Ltd. in Ingleside, Texas, Brought Company $294,000 Fine
- July 03 - Federal Register 68:39985-39986 - Proposed Information Collection Request Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; OSHA Data Initiative (1218-0209)
- July 03 - Federal Register 68:39880-39881 - Safety Standards for Cranes and Derricks
- July 03 - Federal Register 68:39877-39880 - Safety Standards for Cranes and Derricks
- July 02 - [Trade Release] - OSHA Names 23 to Cranes and Derricks Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee
- July 02 - Federal Register 68:39597-39598 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
- July 01 - Federal Register 68:39153-39154 - Standard on Walking-Working Surfaces; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's Approval of Information-Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
- July 01 - Federal Register 68:39154 - Federal Registers Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health; Notice of Meeting
- July 01 - [Region 5 Release] - Failure to Safely Handle Volatile Chemical Results in Workplace Explosion, OSHA Fine at West Central Ohio Plant
- July 01 - [QuickTakes Volume 2, Issue 13] - A bi-weekly e-news memo with information, updates and results from OSHA about safety and health in America's workplaces...
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