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| 2009 Reference Materials |
File Type |
File Size |
Date |
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Rescission of OSHA’s de minimis policies relating to floors/nets and shear connectors; Revisions to OSHA instruction CPL 02-01-034 (formerly CPL 2-1.34); OSHA compliance directive CPL 02-01-046 |
PDF |
62KB |
09/30/09 |
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OSHA focuses special regional emphasis program on Recovery Act-funded construction projects in 4 states; Regional program covers the Dakotas, Montana and Colorado; OSHA Region 8 news release |
PDF |
13KB
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07/10/09 |
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Questions and answers on MSHA’s program policy letter (PPL) (P09-V-01) on compliance with post-accident two-way communications and electronic tracking requirements of the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER Act); MSHA document |
PDF |
50KB |
04/29/09 |
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Questions and answers: MSHA’s final rule on conveyor belt, fire prevention and detection, and use of air from the belt entry; MSHA document |
PDF |
380KB |
04/29/09 |
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Questions and answers: MSHA’s final rule on refuge alternatives; MSHA document |
PDF |
144KB |
04/29/09 |
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OSHA to focus on construction employers who receive stimulus dollars; Labor Secretary Solis remarks |
HTML |
15KB |
04/28/09 |
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Controlling silica exposures in construction; OSHA publication OSHA 3362-04 2009 |
PDF |
1MB |
04/09 |
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MSHA issues new policy for scheduling a safety and health conference; MSHA news release |
PDF |
17KB |
03/27/09 |
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Cranes and derricks in construction; OSHA public hearings – 3/17/09 to 3/20/09
03/17/09 Transcript - 656KB
03/18/09 Transcript - 697KB
03/19/09 Transcript - 825KB
03/20/09 Transcript - 664KB |
PDF |
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03/17/09 |
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Metal and nonmetal general inspection procedures handbook; MSHA handbook number: PH09-IV-1 |
PDF |
2MB |
03/09 |
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MNM hazard alert; Falling/Sliding material; MSHA alert |
PDF |
340KB |
02/12/09 |
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Safety hazard alert; Man lifts and bucket trucks; MSHA alert |
PDF |
74KB |
02/06/09 |
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January 20, 2009, Memorandum for the heads of executive departments and agencies; White House Office memorandum |
PDF |
51KB |
01/26/09 |
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Comments on OSHA’s proposed cranes and derricks in construction rule; Comment letter from the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy |
PDF |
36KB |
01/19/09 |
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Revisions to the Voluntary Protection Programs to Provide Safe and Healthful Working Conditions; Notice of revisions to the program |
PDF |
144KB |
01/09/09 |
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| 2008 Reference Materials |
File Type |
File Size |
Date |
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Mine safety and health administration wireless communications and electronic tracking systems guidance; Notice of availability of program policy letter; Request for comments |
PDF |
56KB |
12/18/08 |
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Aggressive new program achieves 100 percent completion of MSHA annual mine inspections; Completion rate is unprecedented in agency’s history; MSHA news release |
PDF |
23KB |
12/10/08 |
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Re-qualification requirements for mobile crane operators engaged in construction work; OSHA letter of interpretation |
PDF |
18KB |
11/21/08 |
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OSHA Outreach Training Program Guidelines - Construction Industry Safety and Health |
PDF |
195KB |
10/08 |
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MSHA announces major initiative to bolster mine safety; Safety targets training program to focus on eliminating common causes of fatalities; MSHA news release |
PDF |
33KB |
10/16/08 |
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MSHA kicks off annual winter alert campaign; MSHA news release |
HTML |
28KB |
10/14/08 |
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U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA launches national initiative on cranes and derricks to promote safe construction crane operations; OSHA news release |
HTML |
24KB |
10/09/08 |
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CPL 03-00-009 National Emphasis Program - Lead |
PDF |
201KB |
08/14/08 |
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Clarification of procedures to use when reporting SCSR inventories; MSHA program information bulletin no. P08-16 |
PDF |
78KB |
07/23/08 |
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Crane-related occupational fatalities; Bureau of Labor Statistics fact sheet |
PDF |
67KB |
07/08 |
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Mine safety: Additional guidance and oversight of mines emergency response plans would improve the safety of underground coal miners; GAO-08-424 |
PDF |
3MB |
04/08/08 |
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Replacing social security numbers with a unique identifier - MSHA individual identification number (MIIN); Program policy letter no. P08-III-01 |
PDF |
172KB |
03/31/08 |
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Submission of respirable dust samples using the MSHA individual identification number (MIIN); Program information bulletin no. P08-07 |
PDF |
80KB |
03/31/08 |
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MSHA launches online violation tracking tool for operators; MSHA news release |
PDF |
20KB |
02/26/08 |
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MSHA reminds mining community of phone number to use for reporting mine accidents, hazards; MSHA press release |
HTML |
6KB |
02/08/08 |
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MSHA approves first wireless tracking system: New technology represents significant progress under MINER Act; MSHA press release |
HTML |
7KB |
01/31/08 |
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| 2007 Reference Materials |
File Type |
File Size |
Date |
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Submission for OMB review: Comment request for logging operations and cranes and derricks standard for construction |
PDF |
53KB |
11/01/07 |
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Submission for OMB review: Comment request for concrete and masonry construction and storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia |
PDF |
47KB |
10/26/07 |
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Winter alert: Don't leave safety out in the cold; MSHA alert |
PDF |
7KB |
10/16/07 |
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MSHA announces "100 percent plan"; Plan will ensure completion of all mandated regular inspections; MSHA news release |
HTML |
13KB |
10/04/07 |
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Notice of availability of the Regulatory Flexibility Act review of the occupational safety standard for lead in construction; Notice of availability |
PDF |
65KB |
09/27/07 |
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Whether "discriminating [back-up] alarms" may be used to meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.602(a)(9)(ii); OSHA letter of interpretation |
HTML |
7KB |
09/20/07 |
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MSHA announces new process for collecting civil penalties; MSHA news release |
HTML |
6KB |
09/18/07 |
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Chairman Miller to Chao: All mines must have adequate, fully implemented emergency response plans; U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Education and Labor press release |
HTML |
7KB |
08/24/07 |
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U.S. Labor Department's OSHA announces one remaining Southeast Swept Up in Safety Week' this year: Agency addresses hazards and recognizes compliance to reduce construction fatalities; OSHA Region 4 news release |
HTML |
7KB |
08/09/07 |
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NIOSH offers resources to help scope retreat-mining risks, design safe mining operations, conduct safe rescue; NIOSH update |
HTML |
6KB |
08/07/07 |
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U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA working overtime to ensure construction sites are safe for employees; OSHA news release |
HTML |
7KB |
06/11/07 |
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Hard hats; MSHA program information bulletin no. P07-16 |
PDF |
183KB |
06/06/07 |
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Emergency mine evacuation, Notice of SCSR availability |
PDF |
56KB |
03/30/07 |
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