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| 2009 Reference Materials |
File Type |
File Size |
Date |
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Injury and illness recordkeeping national emphasis program (RK NEP); OSHA directive 09-08 (CPL 02) 09/30/09 |
PDF |
161kB |
09/30/09 |
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Draft U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission strategic plan, 2010 - 2015 |
PDF |
144KB |
09/09 |
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Recent remarks as prepared for Jordan Barab, Acting OSHA head
8/24/09 Meeting remarks - 41KB
8/18/09 Conference remarks - 32KB
6/29/09 Conference remarks - 26KB |
PDF |
KB |
09/09 |
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Planning for 2009 H1N1 influenza: A preparedness guide for small business; Department of Homeland Security publication |
PDF |
4MB |
09/09 |
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U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA urges construction companies in Southwestern Pennsylvania to take action to prevent worker falls; OSHA Region 3 news release |
PDF |
27KB |
08/19/09 |
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Petroleum Refinery Process Safety Management National Emphasis Program; OSHA directive CPL 03-00-010 |
PDF |
364KB |
08/18/09 |
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Emergency vehicle visibility and conspicuity study; FEMA publication FA-323 |
PDF |
2MB |
08/09 |
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Special purpose particle accelerators; OSHA safety and health bulletin SHIB 07-31-2009 |
PDF |
31KB |
07/31/09 |
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U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA focuses inspection program on safety of airport traffic control tower personnel; OSHA news release |
PDF |
31KB |
07/31/09 |
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Standup forklift under-ride hazards; OSHA safety and health bulletin SHIB 07-27-2009 |
PDF |
214KB |
07/27/09 |
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PSM Covered Chemical Facilities OSHA National Emphasis Program (CPL 02-09-06) |
PDF |
118KB |
07/27/09 |
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OSHA Site-Specific Targeting 2009 (SST-09) |
PDF |
173KB |
07/20/09 |
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Hazard Communication Guidance for Combustible Dusts, OSHA 3371-08 |
PDF |
299KB |
07/09 |
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OSHA has no authority to ban use of hexavalent chromium; OSHA letter of interpretation |
PDF |
14KB |
06/29/09 |
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Federal worker safety is focus of U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA nationwide inspection program; OSHA news release |
PDF |
5KB |
06/24/09 |
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OSHA offers tips on working safely in hot weather; OSHA news release |
PDF |
4KB |
06/22/09 |
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Tree trimming tips, OSHA fact sheet |
PDF |
20KB |
06/15/09 |
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Search and rescue operations, OSHA fact sheet |
PDF |
24KB |
06/15/09 |
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Using portable generators safely, OSHA fact sheet |
PDF |
22KB |
06/15/09 |
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Flood cleanup, OSHA fact sheet |
PDF |
23KB |
06/15/09 |
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Working safely around downed electrical wires, OSHA fact sheet |
PDF |
21KB |
06/15/09 |
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General decontamination, OSHA fact sheet |
PDF |
22KB |
06/15/09 |
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Cleanup hazards, OSHA fact sheet |
PDF |
25KB |
06/15/09 |
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U.S. Labor Department’s OSHA issues letters to oil refineries stressing compliance with process safety management standard; OSHA statement |
HTML |
5KB |
06/10/09 |
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Security guards; Injuries, illnesses, and fatalities; BLS fact sheet |
PDF |
256KB |
06/09 |
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Shipyard industry standards; OSHA publication OSHA2268-03R 2009 |
PDF |
786KB |
06/09 |
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Pneumatic nail gun safety tips; OSHA quick card OSHA 3363-4-09 |
PDF |
47KB |
06/09 |
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U.S. Labor Department's OSHA strengthens integrity of Outreach Training Program; OSHA news release |
HTML |
6KB |
05/20/09 |
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Secretary Hilda L. Solis unveils U.S. Department of Labor’s budget for fiscal year 2010; OASAM news release |
PDF |
7KB |
05/07/09 |
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OSHA’S Voluntary protection programs; Improved oversight and controls would better ensure program quality; GAO report GAO-09-395 |
PDF |
336KB |
05/09 |
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Respiratory infection control: Respirators versus surgical masks; OSHA fact sheet DSG 5/2009 |
PDF |
2MB |
05/09 |
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How to protect yourself in the workplace during a pandemic; OSHA quick card OSHA 3365-05N-09 |
PDF |
28KB |
05/09 |
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NIOSH alert: Preventing occupational exposures to lead and noise at indoor firing ranges; DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2009-136 |
PDF |
840KB |
04/09 |
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Guidance for managing worker fatigue during disaster operations; NTP technical assistance document |
PDF |
670KB |
04/30/09 |
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Work-related fatalities associated with tree care operations --- United States, 1992 — 2007; CDC Morbidity and mortality weekly report (MMWR) Vol. 58; No. 15; Pages 389-393 |
PDF |
95KB |
04/28/09 |
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OSHRC to post on web ALJ decisions undergoing review by the Commission; OSHRC press release |
PDF |
12KB |
04/23/09 |
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OSHA’s small business guide for ethylene oxide; OSHA publication OSHA 3359 04 2009 |
PDF |
14MB |
04/09 |
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Recommendations for the selection and use of respirators and protective clothing for protection against biological agents; NIOSH publication No. 2009-132 |
HTML |
17KB |
04/09 |
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Medical devices; Order for certain class III devices; Submission of safety and effectiveness information; Notice |
PDF |
55KB |
04/09 |
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Assigned protection factors for the revised respiratory protection standard; OSHA publication; OSHA 3352-02 2009 |
PDF |
399KB |
04/09 |
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OSHA’s Field operations manual (FOM); OSHA compliance directive CPL-02-00-148 |
PDF |
1MB |
03/26/09 |
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Payment for static dissipative safety-toe footwear for working with flammable liquids and products; OSHA letter of interpretation |
PDF |
19KB |
03/19/09 |
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Reducing hazardous dust in enclosed operator cabs during construction; DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2009-123 |
PDF |
226KB |
03/09 |
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Process safety management depends on you!; OSHA quickcard; OSHA 3315-01N-09 |
PDF |
102KB |
03/09 |
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National Toxicology Program (NTP); Report on carcinogens (RoC); Request for public comments on the RoC expert panel’s recommendation on listing status for cobalt-tungsten carbide powders and hard metals in the 12th RoC and the scientific justification for the recommendation; Request for comments |
PDF |
48KB |
02/11/09 |
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Determining work-relatedness for recordkeeping of injury resulting from horseplay; OSHA letter of interpretation |
PDF |
21KB |
02/09/09 |
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Executive order 13497 of January 30, 2009; Revocation of certain executive orders concerning regulatory planning and review |
PDF |
45KB |
02/04/09 |
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Current intelligence bulletin 60; Interim guidance for medical screening and hazard surveillance for workers potentially exposed to engineered nanoparticles; DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2009-116 |
PDF |
724KB |
02/09 |
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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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Hazards associated with operating skid-steer loaders with bypassed and/or improperly maintained safety devices; Safety and health bulletin SHIB 1-12-2009 |
PDF |
109KB |
01/12/09 |
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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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Deck barge safety; OSHA maritime publication OSHA 3358-01N 2009 |
PDF |
741KB |
01/09 |
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Spud barge safety; OSHA maritime publication |
PDF |
130KB |
01/09 |
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Safely installing, maintaining and inspecting cable trays; Safety and health bulletin SHIB 1-16-2009 |
PDF |
264KB |
01/09 |
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| 2008 Reference Materials |
File Type |
File Size |
Date |
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Requirements of the HCS and the employer's ability to rely on a manufacturer's hazard determination; OSHA letter of interpretation |
PDF |
16KB |
12/22/08 |
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OSHA enforcement: Ensuring safe and healthy workplaces |
PDF |
54KB |
12/19/08 |
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NIOSH study examines safety, health implications of fire fighters’ boots; NIOSH update |
PDF |
17KB |
12/18/08 |
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HHS releases guidance for use and stockpiling of antiviral drugs for pandemic influenza; Department of Health and Human Services press release |
PDF |
16KB |
12/16/08 |
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Nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work, 2007; Bureau of Labor Statistics news release |
PDF |
242KB |
11/20/08 |
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Most frequently cited standards; OSHA compliance assistance |
HTML |
25KB |
11/13/08 |
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Permit-required confined spaces; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection (paperwork) requirements; Request for public comment |
PDF |
54KB |
11/10/08 |
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Clarification of CPL 02-02-073 as it pertains to emergency response training for firefighters; OSHA letter of interpretation |
PDF |
14KB |
11/07/08 |
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Fire fighter fatality investigation and prevention program: Leading recommendations for preventing fire fighter fatalities, 1998-2005; DHHS (NIOSH) publication number 2009-100 |
PDF |
828KB |
11/08 |
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OSHA Outreach Training Program Guidelines - General Industry Safety and Health |
PDF |
197KB |
10/08 |
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Workplace injuries and illnesses in 2007; BLS news release |
PDF |
119KB |
10/23/08 |
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Asbestos in construction standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection (paperwork) requirements; Request for public comment |
HTML |
57KB |
10/17/08 |
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Personal protective equipment for health care workers who work with hazardous drugs; DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2009-106 |
PDF |
227KB |
10/08 |
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1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP) standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection (paperwork) requirements; Request for public comment |
PDF |
58KB |
10/08/08 |
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Hazards of using flammable liquids in cutting laminated glass; OSHA safety and health information bulletin; SHIB 10-06-2008 |
HTML |
33KB |
10/06/08 |
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Vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms (aerial lifts); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection (paperwork) requirements; Request for public comment |
PDF |
56KB |
10/02/08 |
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Compactor rollover hazard; OSHA safety and health information bulletin; SHIB 09-29-2008 |
HTML |
38KB |
09/29/08 |
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Clarification of OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.159(c)(10), sprinkler spacing; OSHA letter of interpretation |
PDF |
39KB |
09/28/08 |
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Review of NIOSH draft current intelligence bulletin, "A strategy for assigning the new NIOSH skin notations for chemicals;" Notice of Public Meeting and availability for Public Comment |
PDF |
47KB |
09/23/08 |
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Whether written programs may be kept solely in an electronic format; OSHA letter of interpretation |
PDF |
33KB |
09/16/08 |
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NIOSH criteria document update: Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium; Document for public review and comment; NIOSH docket 144 |
PDF |
898KB |
09/08 |
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Control of hazardous dust during tuckpointing; DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2008-126 |
PDF |
307KB |
09/08 |
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Clarification of several recordkeeping scenarios regarding days away from work, restricted work activity, and work-relatedness; OSHA letter of interpretation |
HTML |
13KB |
08/26/08 |
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Chemical Safety Board: Improvements in management and oversight are needed; Government Accountability Office report GAO-08-864R |
HTML |
1KB |
08/22/08 |
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CPL 02-01-045 Citation Guidance Related to Tree Care and Tree Removal Operations |
PDF |
104KB |
08/21/08 |
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CPL 03-00-009 National Emphasis Program - Lead |
PDF |
201KB |
08/14/08 |
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Hazards of transporting, unloading, storing and handling granite, marble and stone slabs; OSHA safety and health information bulletin; SHIB 08-12-2008 |
HTML |
37KB |
08/12/08 |
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Recommendations for postexposure interventions to prevent infection with hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, or human immunodeficiency virus, and tetanus in persons wounded during bombings and similar mass-casualty events — United States, 2008; CDC Morbidity and mortality weekly report (MMWR) Vol. 57; No. RR-6 |
PDF |
383KB |
08/01/08 |
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Guidance for the identification and control of safety and health hazards in metal scrap recycling; OSHA publication 3348-05 2008 |
PDF |
438KB |
08/08 |
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Requirement for annual BBP training for tattooing and body peircing artists and the use of written interpretations in the BBP training program; OSHA letter of interpretation |
PDF |
14KB |
07/31/08 |
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Silicosis-related years of potential life lost before age 65 years -- United States, 1968--2005; CDC Morbidity and mortality weekly report (MMWR) Vol. 57; No. 28 |
PDF |
16KB |
07/18/08 |
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Respiratory protection recommendations for airborne exposures to crystalline silica; NIOSH policy statement; DHHS (NIOSH) publication no. 2008–140 |
PDF |
104KB |
07/08 |
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Exposure to stress: Occupational hazards in hospitals; DHHS (NIOSH) publication no. 2008-136 |
PDF |
211KB |
07/08 |
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Guidance on allocating and targeting pandemic influenza vaccine; DHHS and DHS publication |
PDF |
1.8MB |
07/08 |
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Bloodborne pathogens fact sheet; Protect your employees with an exposure control plan: Your first line of defense against bloodborne pathogens; DHHS (NIOSH) publication no. 2008-115 |
PDF |
1MB |
07/08 |
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Bloodborne pathogens poster; Protect yourself. Protect your family. Protect the public.; DHHS (NIOSH) publication no. 2008-116 |
PDF |
207KB |
07/08 |
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Bloodborne pathogens poster; Protect yourself. Protect your family. Protect the public.; DHHS (NIOSH) publication no. 2008-117 |
PDF |
1MB |
07/08 |
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Bloodborne pathogens fact sheet; Encourage your workers to report bloodborne pathogen exposures: Reporting is a vital tool in the fight
against bloodborne pathogens; DHHS (NIOSH) publication no. 2008-118 |
PDF |
1.45MB |
07/08 |
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Heat-related deaths among crop workers -- United States, 1992--2006; CDC Morbidity and mortality weekly report (MMWR) Vol. 57; No. 24 |
HTML |
19KB |
06/20/08 |
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Hearing Conservation Program PER 04-00-004 |
PDF |
360KB |
06/23/08 |
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Firefighter fatalities in the United States in 2007; U.S. Fire Administration |
PDF |
3.76KB |
06/08 |
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Work-Related Injury Deaths Among Hispanics --- United States, 1992--2006; CDC Morbidity and mortality weekly report (MMWR) Vol. 57; No. 22 |
HTML |
17KB |
06/06/08 |
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Notice of availability of draft guidances to assist in preparation for an influenza pandemic; Notice of availability |
PDF |
50KB |
06/03/08 |
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Attention emergency responders: Guidance on emergency responder personal protective equipment (PPE) for response to CBRN terrorism incidents; NIOSH Publication No. 2008-132 |
PDF |
280KB |
06/08 |
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Guidance and information for reducing worker exposure to perchloroethylene (PERC) in dry cleaning (English and Korean); OSHA publication; 12-09-2004 |
PDF |
321KB |
06/08 |
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OSHA requests comments on proposed guidance on workplace stockpiling of respirators and facemasks for pandemic influenza |
PDF |
56KB |
05/09/08 |
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Employer payment for lineman belts and hooks when the equipment is used to comply with an OSHA standard; OSHA letter of interpretation |
HTML |
5KB |
05/01/08 |
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Keeping knees healthy in restricted work spaces: Applications in low-seam mining; NIOSH information circular 9504; NIOSH publication no. 2008-130 |
PDF |
1.01MB |
05/08 |
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Protecting poultry workers from avian influenza (bird flu); NIOSH Alert; NIOSH Publication No. 2008-128 (supersedes 2008-113) |
PDF |
958KB |
05/08 |
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Control banding literature review and critical analysis; Docket # NIOSH-138; NIOSH document for public review and comment |
HTML |
13KB |
05/08 |
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Water spray control of hazardous dust when breaking concrete with a jackhammer; DHHS (NIOSH) Publication no. 2008-127 |
PDF |
1MB |
05/08 |
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Kennedy fights for workplace safety; Kennedy wants to close OSHA penalty gaps; Senator Kennedy news release |
PDF |
17KB |
04/29/08 |
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Senators Murray and Kennedy call for GAO investigation into underreporting of workplace injuries and illnesses; U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions news release |
PDF |
13KB |
04/22/08 |
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Voluntary protection programs (VPP): Policies and procedures manual; OSHA directive CSP 03-01-003 |
PDF |
650KB |
04/18/08 |
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Congressional Budget Office cost estimate for H.R. 5522, Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 |
PDF |
24KB |
04/17/08 |
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Revisions to the 2006 census of fatal occupational injuries (CFOI) file; Bureau of Labor Statistics document |
PDF |
28KB |
04/17/08 |
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Preventing occupational exposures to lead and noise at indoor firing ranges; Notice of draft document available for public comment |
PDF |
46KB |
04/17/08 |
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Hazards of auger drilling; OSHA safety and health information bulletin 04-16-2008 |
PDF |
38KB |
04/16/08 |
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Hazards of wood chippers; OSHA safety and health information bulletin 04-16-2008 |
PDF |
142KB |
04/16/08 |
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Use of jack stands in the stabilization of semi-trailers; OSHA letter of interpretation |
HTML |
7KB |
04/14/08 |
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Request to provide list of corrosive materials and concentrations requiring use of emergency eyewashes and showers; OSHA letter of interpretation |
HTML |
11KB |
04/14/08 |
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Process for providing comment on NIOSH survey of healthcare workers safety and health practices docket # NIOSH-135; Notice of Public Meeting and Availability for Public Comment |
PDF |
45KB |
04/02/08 |
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Requirements for spray booth when spraying water-based paint; OSHA letter of interpretation |
HTML |
10KB |
03/28/08 |
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Policy on posting of floor load capacity signs; OSHA letter of interpretation |
HTML |
6KB |
03/27/08 |
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Tuberculosis and respiratory protection enforcement; OSHA memorandum for regional administrators |
HTML |
25KB |
03/24/08 |
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Potential flammability hazard associated with bulk transportation of oilfield exploration and production (E&P) waste liquids; OSHA safety and health information bulletin (SHIB) 03-24-2008 |
PDF |
52KB |
03/24/08 |
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Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program; CPL 03-00-008 |
PDF |
235KB |
03/11/08 |
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General industry focused inspections in OSHA’s FY 2008 annual operating plan’s industry areas of emphasis; OSHA CPL 02-00-146 |
PDF |
107KB |
03/06/08 |
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OSHA notifies workplaces with high injury and illness rates; OSHA news release |
PDF |
6KB |
03/04/08 |
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Guidelines for shipyards: Ergonomics for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders; OSHA publication; OSHA 3341-03N 2008 |
PDF |
2MB |
03/08 |
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Expanding our understanding of the psychosocial work environment: A compendium of measures of discrimination, harassment and work-family issues; DHHS (NIOSH) publication no. 2008-104; December 2007 |
PDF |
3MB |
03/08 |
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Whether employees who are verifying that an electrical system is de-energized or are turning off circuit breakers are required to use personal protective equipment; OSHA letter of interpretation |
HTML |
41KB |
02/29/08 |
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Preventing skin problems from working with portland cement; OSHA guidance |
HTML |
27KB |
02/19/08 |
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Design of cave-in protection systems; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection (paperwork) requirements; Request for public comment |
PDF |
58KB |
02/13/08 |
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Fire brigades (29 CFR 1910.156); Submission for OMB review: Comment request |
PDF |
47KB |
02/11/08 |
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The Control of Hazardous Energy - Enforcement Policy and Inspection Procedures; CPL 02-00-147 |
PDF |
773KB |
02/11/08 |
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Grain handling facilities; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection (paperwork) requirements; Request for public comment |
PDF |
58KB |
02/05/08 |
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Standard on commercial diving operations; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection (paperwork) requirements; Request for public comment |
PDF |
57KB |
02/05/08 |
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Studies suggest higher risk for contingent workers than in traditional employment, NIOSH researchers report; NIOSH update |
HTML |
6KB |
02/05/08 |
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NPPTL draft personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers (HCW) action plan; NIOSH Docket # NIOSH-129 |
HTML |
6KB |
02/08 |
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Preventing chronic beryllium disease and beryllium sensitization; NIOSH alert; NIOSH Docket # NIOSH-120 |
HTML |
5KB |
02/08 |
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Safe nanotechnology in the workplace; DHHS (NIOSH) publication no. 2008-112 |
PDF |
181KB |
02/08 |
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Protecting poultry workers from avian influenza (bird flu); NIOSH alert; DHHS (NIOSH) publication no. 2008-113 |
PDF |
728KB |
02/08 |
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Potential for sensitization and possible allergic reaction to natural rubber latex gloves and other natural rubber products; Safety and health information bulletin SHIB 01-28-2008 |
PDF |
408KB |
01/28/08 |
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29 CFR Part 1904 recordkeeping and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses and notice of alleged safety or health hazards; Submission for OMB review: Comment request |
PDF |
47KB |
01/24/08 |
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Support statement to the submission for OMB review of 29 CFR Part 1904 recordkeeping and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses and notice of alleged safety or health hazards |
PDF |
795KB |
01/24/08 |
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National emphasis program - crystalline silica; OSHA CPL 03-00-007 |
PDF |
227KB |
01/24/08 |
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Inspection procedures for the chromium (VI) standards; OSHA CPL 02-02-074 |
PDF |
517KB |
01/24/08 |
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Clarification on trainer requirements and access to trainer under OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard; OSHA letter of interpretation |
HTML |
9KB |
01/17/08 |
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Report of the small business advocacy review panel on the OSHA draft proposed standard for occupational exposure to beryllium |
PDF |
140KB |
01/15/08 |
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OSHA offers tips to protect employees during cold weather; OSHA news release |
HTML |
7KB |
01/09/08 |
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DHS Notice to Agricultural Facilities About Requirement To Complete Chemical Security Assessment Tool Top-Screen |
PDF |
44KB |
01/09/08 |
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Federal agency targeting inspection program (FEDTARG08); OSHA directive 08-01 (FAP 01) |
PDF |
76KB |
01/08/08 |
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CPSC warns winter storm victims: Use portable generators outdoors only; CPSC news release |
HTML |
7KB |
01/07/08 |
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Applicability of OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard to the containment and disposal of electric razors in correctional facilities and health care settings; OSHA letter of interpretation |
HTML |
8KB |
01/02/08 |
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Preparing and protecting security personnel in emergencies; OSHA publication OSHA 3335-10N2007 |
PDF |
662KB |
01/08 |
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Inquiring ears want to know; A fact sheet about your hearing test; NIOSH publication number 2008-102 |
PDF |
286KB |
01/08 |
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Enhanced enforcement program (EEP); OSHA compliance document CPL 02-00-145 |
PDF |
129KB |
01/01/08 |
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OSHA Disaster Site Worker Outreach Training Program Guidelines
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PDF |
266KB |
07/07 |
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OSHA’s respiratory protection frequently asked questions; OSHA publication
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PDF |
843KB |
11/04 |
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OSHA’s small entity compliance guide for the respiratory protection standard; OSHA publication
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PDF |
707KB |
09/98 |
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