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Citation Guidance Related to Tree Trimming and Tree Removal Operations, CPL 02-01-044
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Hearing Conservation Program PER 04-00-004 - 06/23/08
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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 - 6/6/08
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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 - 6/08
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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 - 6/08
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Site-Specific Targeting 2008 (SST-08) - 05/19/08
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Protecting poultry workers from avian influenza (bird flu); NIOSH Alert; NIOSH Publication No. 2008-128 (supersedes 2008-113) - 5/08
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Control banding literature review and critical analysis; Docket # NIOSH-138; NIOSH document for public review and comment: - 05/08
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OSHA requests comments on proposed guidance on workplace stockpiling of respirators and facemasks for pandemic influenza - 05/09/08
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Kennedy fights for workplace safety; Kennedy wants to close OSHA penalty gaps; Senator Kennedy news release - 4/29/08
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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 - 4/22/08
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Voluntary protection programs (VPP): Policies and procedures manual; OSHA directive CSP 03-01-003 - 4/18/08
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Congressional Budget Office cost estimate for H.R. 5522, Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 - 4/17/08
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Revisions to the 2006 census of fatal occupational injuries (CFOI) file; Bureau of Labor Statistics document - 4/17/08
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Preventing occupational exposures to lead and noise at indoor firing ranges; Notice of draft document available for public comment - 04/17/08
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Hazards of auger drilling; OSHA safety and health information bulletin 04-16-2008 - 4/16/08
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Hazards of wood chippers; OSHA safety and health information bulletin 04-16-2008 - 4/16/08
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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 - 04/02/08
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Tuberculosis and respiratory protection enforcement; OSHA memorandum for regional administrators - 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 - 03/24/08 |
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Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program; CPL 03-00-008 - 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 - 3/6/08
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OSHA notifies workplaces with high injury and illness rates; OSHA news release - 03/04/08 |
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Guidelines for shipyards: Ergonomics for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders; OSHA publication; OSHA 3341-03N 2008 - 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 - Posted 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 - 2/29/08
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Preventing skin problems from working with portland cement; OSHA guidance - 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 - 02/13/08
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Fire brigades (29 CFR 1910.156); Submission for OMB review: Comment request - 02/11/08
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The Control of Hazardous Energy - Enforcement Policy and Inspection Procedures; CPL 02-00-147 - 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 - 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 - 02/05/08
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Studies suggest higher risk for contingent workers than in traditional employment, NIOSH researchers report; NIOSH update - 02/05/08 |
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NPPTL draft personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers (HCW) action plan; NIOSH Docket # NIOSH-129 - 02/08
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Preventing chronic beryllium disease and beryllium sensitization; NIOSH alert; NIOSH Docket # NIOSH-120 - 02/08
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Safe nanotechnology in the workplace; DHHS (NIOSH) publication no. 2008-112 - 02/08
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Protecting poultry workers from avian influenza (bird flu); NIOSH alert; DHHS (NIOSH) publication no. 2008-113 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 01/24/08
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National emphasis program - crystalline silica; OSHA CPL 03-00-007 - 01/24/08
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Inspection procedures for the chromium (VI) standards; OSHA CPL 02-02-074 - 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 - 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 - 01/15/08
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OSHA offers tips to protect employees during cold weather; OSHA news release - 01/09/08 |
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DHS Notice to Agricultural Facilities About Requirement To Complete Chemical Security Assessment Tool Top-Screen - 01/09/08
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Federal agency targeting inspection program (FEDTARG08); OSHA directive 08-01 (FAP 01) - 01/08/08
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CPSC warns winter storm victims: Use portable generators outdoors only; CPSC news release - 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 - 01/02/08 |
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Preparing and protecting security personnel in emergencies; OSHA publication OSHA 3335-10N2007 - Posted 01/08
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Inquiring ears want to know; A fact sheet about your hearing test; NIOSH publication number 2008-102 - 01/08
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Enhanced enforcement program (EEP); OSHA compliance document CPL 02-00-145 - Effective 01/01/08
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OSHA announces new OTI education centers new centers extend safety and health training opportunities throughout U.S; OSHA news release - 12/31/07 |
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OSHA enforcement: striving for safe and healthy workplaces - 12/13/07 |
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Clarification of OSHA's requirement for 'quiet time' before audiometric testing; OSHA letter of interpretation - 12/21/07 |
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Clarification on the requirement for a written opinion from an examining physician; OSHA letter of interpretation - 12/5/07
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Submission for OMB review: Comment request for logging operations and cranes and derricks standard for construction - 11/01/07
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Avoiding hazards with using cleaners and disinfectants on electronic medical equipment; Public health notification from FDA, CDC, EPA and OSHA - 10/31/07 |
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Standard on the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection (paperwork) requirements; Request for public comment - 10/30/07
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OSHA does not regulate the final disposal of medical waste; OSHA letter of interpretation - 10/26/07 |
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Occupational injuries and illnesses and establishment size; BLS data - 10/26/07 |
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Submission for OMB review: Comment request for concrete and masonry construction and storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia - 10/26/07
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Proposed information collection request submitted for public comment and recommendations; Recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses; Request for public comment - 10/23/07
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Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program; OSHA compliance directive
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OSHA adds value to business, work and life; Speech by Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor, for HR Florida State Council, Orlando, Florida - 10/05/07 |
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Applicability of OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard to the use of safety needles with self-infuse bleeding products; OSHA letter of interpretation - 10/04/07 |
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U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA announces Southeast "Swept Up in Safety Weeks" to occur over next 12 months; OSHA region 4 news release - 10/04/07 |
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OSHA issues guidance on the selection and use of slings for handling and moving materials; OSHA news release - 09/27/07 |
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Occupational exposure to diacetyl and food flavorings containing diacetyl: Announcement of stakeholder meeting; Announcement of stakeholder meeting - 09/26/07
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Respiratory disease among employees in microwave popcorn processing plants; OSHA safety and health information bulletin SHIB 09-27-07 - 09/24/07
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OSHA Hazard Communication Guidance for Diacetyl and Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl - 09/24/07
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Slide-locks - Enforcement Policy, Inspection Procedures and Performance Guidance Criteria, Directive CPL 02-01-043 - 09/14/07
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OSHA announces release of new thermoforming module; OSHA news release - 09/12/07 |
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Emergency response and preparedness; Request for information - 09/11/07 |
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Request for comments on ergonomics for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders: Guidelines for shipyards; Request for comments - 09/11/07 |
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Fatal on-the-job highway incidents in 2006; Monthly Labor Review - 09/06/07 |
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OSHA questions; What people are asking; OSHA compliance assistance information - 09/05/07 |
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Consultation program does not ensure worker safety when serious hazards are not corrected as agreed to by employers; Dept. of Labor Office of Inspector General report number 05-07-001-10-105 - 09/04/07
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Updating OSHA standards based on national consensus standards; Personal protective equipment; Notice of informal public hearing; Proposal - 08/31/07 |
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Storm recovery workers, homeowners and others responding to weather damage urged to seek safety and health advice from OSHA web site; OSHA news release - 08/29/07 |
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Inspection procedures for 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65, paragraph (q): emergency response to hazardous substance releases; OSHA CPL 02-02-073 - 08/27/07
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Logging operations; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection (paperwork) requirements; Request for public comment - 08/22/07 |
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Rules of agency practice and procedure concerning OSHA access to employee medical records; OSHA CPL 02-02-072 - 08/22/07
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