What's New - July 2009

• July 31 - National Release - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA focuses inspection program on safety of airport traffic control tower personnel
• July 31 - Trade Release - New OSHA document discusses combustible dust hazards
• July 31 - OSHA Quick Takes -- July 15, 2009 -- Volume 8, Issue 14
• July 30 - Region 6 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Lake Charles, La.-based refinery for alleged safety and health violations
• July 30 - Region 1 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $147,600 in fines against M.S. Walker Inc. in Somerville, Mass., for fire, explosion and other hazards
• July 30 - Region 7 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Summerfield, Kan.-based Diamond Sawing and Coring LLC following fatality at Lincoln, Neb., worksite
• July 29 - National Release - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA national emphasis program targets workplaces that release highly hazardous chemicals
• July 29 - Region 5 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA levies $85,360 in proposed penalties to Dehler Manufacturing, Chicago, for workplace health violations
• July 29 - Region 3 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA recognizes GE Sensing and Inspection for workplace safety and health success
• July 29 - Federal Register 74:37732 - Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request
• July 28 - Interpretation - Whether a multiple lift of pre-cast concrete members is permissible.
• July 27 - Directive - 09-06 (CPL 02) - PSM Covered Chemical Facilities National Emphasis Program
• July 27 - Interpretation - Removing ladders during trenching activities; compliance with 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2).
• July 27 - Interpretation - The use of cable hook assemblies, pole grip assemblies, or adjustable levelers on fiberglass extension ladders used in construction.
• July 27 - Interpretation - Fall protection requirements for employees on construction equipment.
• July 27 - Interpretation - Whether electric hand tools disassembled and deemed irreparable by a tool repair service are required to be returned disassembled.
• July 27 - Interpretation - Payment for body belts, positioning straps, and pole and tree climbers.
• July 27 - Interpretation - Compliance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030.
• July 27 - Interpretation - Payment for body belts, positioning straps, and pole and tree climbers.
• July 27 - Region 5 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA announces workplace safety violations against Dana Container Inc.
• July 23 - Region 2 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites PSEG Power LLC for workplace safety and health hazards
• July 23 - Region 7 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA partners with Nebraska Public Power Generation Agency and Black & Veatch Corp.
• July 23 - Region 2 - OSHA launches alliance with Morristown Neighborhood House to focus on workplace safety and health
• July 23 - Region 2 - Fall hazards at Forest Hills, N.Y., worksite lead to more than $120,000 in U.S. Labor Department OSHA fines for Long Island contractor
• July 23 - Trade Release - OSHA publishes new guidance document explaining exposure monitoring requirements for ethylene oxide
• July 23 - Region 2 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $109,000 in fines against Plattsburgh, N.Y., manufacturer for recurring hazards
• July 23 - Region 1 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $100,000 in fines against Concord, N.H., steam plant following fire that injured worker
• July 23 - Interpretation - Payment for static dissipative safety-toe footwear for working with flammable liquids and products.
• July 23 - Interpretation - Application of OSHA PEL for nitric oxide as 8-hr TWA to pregnant employees.
• July 23 - Interpretation - Alleged deficiencies on an MSDS for one of Icynene's insulation products.
• July 23 - Interpretation - Alleged deficiencies contained on a material safety data sheet (MSDS) for a spray-on insulation product (the Icynene Insulation System).
• July 23 - Interpretation - OSHA's position on the use of fingers or a two-handed procedure with a hemostat to remove scalpel blades.
• July 23 - Region 4 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $136,000 against water and sewer contractor for safety violations at Cobb County, Ga., trench site
• July 23 - Region 6 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA and Greater New Orleans Industrial Educational Council sign safety and health alliance agreement
• July 23 - Region 4 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Madison, Ala., construction company for willful and serious safety violations following Warner Robins, Ga., fatality
• July 23 - Region 6 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites El Dorado Metals in Arkansas with 26 serious safety and health violations; penalties total $69,500
• July 23 - Region 2 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Crucible Specialty Metals in Syracuse, N.Y., for 71 alleged violations following crushing death of worker
• July 23 - Directive - FAP 01-00-005 - FAA Airport Traffic Control Tower Monitoring Program (AIRTRAF)
• July 23 - Trade Release - Marine terminal safety issues on the agenda at OSHA's Maritime Advisory Committee meeting
• July 23 - Region 5 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA levies $75,000 in proposed penalties to MasTec for trenching violations in Madison, Wis.
• July 22 - Trade Release - Construction enforcement among topics addressed during upcoming Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting
• July 22 - Region 6 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA cites Corpus Christi, Texas-based oil refinery for safety and health hazards
• July 22 - Region 1 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $70,000 in fines for Solo Cup Co. for process safety management hazards at North Andover, Mass., plant
• July 22 - Region 10 - CORRECTED - U.S. Department of Labor files lawsuit against U.S. Postal Service to obtain reinstatement, back pay and damages for fired whistleblower
• July 22 - Directive - 09-05 (CPL 02) - Site-Specific Targeting 2009 (SST-09)
• July 22 - Federal Register 74:33279-33281 - Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) and ACCSH Work Group; Meetings
• July 22 - Federal Register 74:34789-34795 - Calaveras Power Partners L.P., Matrix Service Inc., T.E. Ibberson Company, TIC--The Industrial Company, and Zachry Construction Corporation; Grant of a Permanent Variance
• July 22 - Federal Register 74:34795-34796 - Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (MACOSH)
• July 22 - Region 1 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Massachusetts contractor following fatal February aerial lift collapse on Boston's West Street
• July 22 - Region 5 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA proposes approval of Illinois state public employee protection plan
• July 22 - Region 8 - OSHA focuses special regional emphasis program on Recovery Act-funded construction projects in 4 states
• July 22 - Region 7 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA focuses special emphasis program on Recovery Act-funded bridge construction projects in Nebraska
• July 22 - Region 4 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes more than $145,000 in penalties against Georgia fabrication company for endangering workers
• July 22 - Region 3 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA fines Sunoco more than $200,000 for workplace safety and health hazards at Marcus Hook refinery
• July 22 - Region 1 - Agawam, Mass., energy-from-waste plant enters Voluntary Protection Programs of U.S. Labor Department's OSHA
• July 22 - Region 3 - U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA renews alliance with Delaware Safety Council Inc. to focus on roadway safety
• July 22 - Region 1 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA, Massachusetts and Barr & Barr Inc. partner for safety on Bridgewater State College construction project
• July 21 - Region 4 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA proposes $189,000 in penalties against Montgomery, Ala., pallet manufacturer for safety and health violations
• July 21 - Region 3 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Duncansville, Pa., excavation company for trenching hazards
• July 21 - Region 2 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA cites Fort Edward, N.Y., paper recycler for failing to correct machine guarding hazards
• July 21 - OSHA Quick Takes -- July 1, 2009 -- Volume 8, Issue 13
• July 21 - Region 3 - U.S. Labor Department's OSHA fines Valero Energy Corp. for workplace safety and health hazards
• July 21 - Federal Register 74:33189-33192 - Illinois State Plan for Public Employees Only; Notice of Submission; Proposal To Grant Initial State Plan Approval; Request for Public Comment and Opportunity To Request Public Hearing

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